The Arkansas State Archives houses approximately 13,000 cubic feet of state records and manuscript collections pertaining to the history of Arkansas and its people. These materials have been described and inventoried for ease of access. These inventories, called finding aids, are keyword searchable. Click the collection's title to view the finding aid's information page. Click on the pdf icon to go straight to the finding aid.
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Civil War maimed soldiers lists, 1867
This collection contains lists of the return of maimed soldiers for 31 of the 57 existing counties in the State of Arkansas in 1867.
This collection contains one item, a Muster Roll from T.M. Whittington's Company, Company C, Third Arkansas Volunteers (Col. Van H. Manning).
This collection contains two Civil War muster rolls for the Confederate Army.
This collection contains two items, a fragment of a muster roll for W.H. Scales' Company C of the First Regiment of Arkansas Infantry (Colquitt's), Army of the Confederate States of America and a muster roll for A.A. Crawford's Company D of the Eleventh Arkansas Cavalry, Army of the Confederate States of America.
Civil War song," Bonnie Blue Flag" [photocopy], 1861
This collection contains photocopies of the sheet music of "The Bonnie Blue Flag" and a newspaper article, published in Jackson, Mississippi, about the song.
Civil War subscription list, undated
The collection contains a Civil War subscription list containing names and amounts pledged to equip the volunteer regiments of the Confederate States.
Civil War wallpaper envelope, 1861
This collection consists of a blue and gray envelope made from wallpaper, dating back to the Civil War era.
Claibourne Watkins Conway WWI diary, 1916-1919
This collection contains Claibourne Watkins Conway’s handwritten diary about his military service in World War I, newspaper clippings regarding the war, and Young Men's Christian Association printed ephemera on accommodations in Nice, France as well as automobile excursions for Americans.
Claim of Colored Freedmen of the Cherokee Strip, 1896
This collection contains a promissory note for mare.
Clara B. Eno papers, 1909-1945
This collection contains five postcards written to Clara B. Eno about club business in 1909 and two newspaper clippings dating from 1944-1945.
Clara Eno correspondence, 1924
This collection contains correspondence between Clara Eno and Arkansas History Commission Director Dallas Herndon.
Clara Eno letter, 1910 June 29
This collection contains a letter.
This collection holds two letters to Clara Eno, both pertaining to her work with the Daughters of the American Revolution in Arkansas. On the back of the June 11, 1932 letter are handwritten notes about historic places in Crawford County. The Memphis Library Conference was held on October 17-20, 1934 and this collection contains a handout that describes the seminars being held at that conference.
This collection contains three letters written to Clara Eno concerning historic sites near Fayetteville, Arkansas. The letters were written between 1935 and 1939.
Clara Eno report to Van Buren UDC chapter, 1920
This collection contains a report from Clara B. Eno.
Clarence Pendleton Lee papers, 1930-1971
This collection contains publications by or about Clarence Pendleton Lee.
Clarence P. Newton papers, 1919-1959
This collection contains correspondence detailing job offers, the state of the school system in Arkansas, spiritual matters, and personal letters, commission documents, programs, news clippings, articles written by Newton, and memorabilia belonging to Clarence P. Newton and his wife, Hazel.
Clark County (Ark.) appointment to examine witness, 1833
This collection contains one legal document.
Clark County (Ark.) land sale notice, circa 1890
This collection contains one notice for the sale of a tract of land in Clark County, Arkansas by W.C. Chancellor, c. 1890.
Clark County (Ark.) sheriff's bond, 1820
This collection contains one bond for Jerimiah Posten and James Cummins to Moses Graham, sheriff of Clark County, Arkansas Territory, dated April 27, 1820.
Clark County (Ark.) sheriff's census, 1829
This census was conducted by the Clark County, Arkansas, sheriff in 1829.
Clark County (Ark.) teaching agreement, 1856
This collection contains one teaching agreement from Clark County, Arkansas.
Clark County Fair by-laws, 1889
This collection contains one set of by-laws for the Clark County Fair.
Clark Grange #232, Pope County (Ark.) records, 1872-1933
This collection contains correspondence, membership applications, reports, minutes, and miscellaneous materials produced by and for the Clark Grange #232 of Pope County, Arkansas.
Clark-Hamilton papers, 1913-1942
This collection contains 102 letters from Benjamin Franklin Clark to Flora Hamilton in the World War I era. The letters describe Clark's day-to-day activities, which included teaching school in Vilonia, attending classes at Arkansas State Normal School in Conway, and military training during World War I.
Clark's Chapel, M.E., church membership book, 1873-1895
This collection contains the membership book for Clark's Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church.
Claude Rankin letter, 1949 July 22
In the letter in this collection, Claude Rankin is answering a request from W.J. Lemke for information on an area of land. He suggests several sources for more information and also suggests the Arkansas History Commission as a possible source.
Clay County (Ark.) abstract of title, 1898
This collection contains an Abstract of Title to lands in Clay County, prepared by Douglas Hopson.
Clay County (Ark.) court schedule, 1906
This collection contains one broadside, a schedule of courts of Clay County (Circuit, Chancery, Probate and County), compliments of Ira C. Langley, candidate for re-election to the office of Circuit Court Clerk.
Clay County (Ark.) obituary collection, 1950-2000
The Clay County (Ark.) obituary collection includes two boxes of obituaries from the Clay County Times-Democrat collected between the years 1950 and 2000, arranged in alphabetical order with indices.
Clay County (Ark.) public ditch contract, 1893
This collection contains a certificate of completed work on Merry's Creek Ditch.
Clay County (Ark.) school district proposal, 1897 March 3
The broadside in this collection is dated March 3, 1897.
Clay County Courier newspaper, 1890 May 30
This collection contains an issue of the Clay County Courier from May 30, 1890, listing delinquent tax sales.
Clay County Master's Sale Notice, 1881 November 1
This collection consists of one notice of master's sales, Clay County, Arkansas, dated November 1, 1881.
Clay Stephenson genealogical collection, 2007
Resources in the collection include census records, birth and death records, transcripts of oral interviews, records from United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of 1812. Extensive pedigree charts and indexes also make up a large portion of the collection.
Clayton family papers, 1910-1939
This collection contains business and personal papers of the William Beverly Clayton family of Faulkner County, Arkansas.
"Clayton's Militia in Sevier and Howard Counties," article, undated
This collection contains an article.
Cleburne County (Ark.) commissioner's sale notice, 1886
This collection contains a notice of commissioner's sale of lands in case of James Leffell & Co. vs. A. K. Lewis.
Cleburne County (Ark.) real estate tax ledgers (Digital), 1883-1960
This collection is comprised of eight (8) discs containing Cleburne County real estate tax ledgers covering 1883-1960 that have been digitized.
Clerk of United States District Court, Fort Smith papers, 1866-1903
This collection contains letters received by the Clerk of the United States District Court in Fort Smith, Arkansas between 1866 and 1903
Cleveland County (Ark.) commissioner's sale notice, 1916 November 27
This collection consists of one notice of commissioner's sale, Cleveland County, Arkansas, dated November 27, 1916.
Cleveland County (Ark.) educational survey, 1930
This collection consists of an educational survey of Cleveland County, Arkansas, by the Division of Research and Surveys of the State Department of Education and the County Superintendent of Schools of Cleveland County.
Cleveland County (Ark.) land grants to veterans, 1851-1861
This collection contains Cleveland County, Arkansas, land grants issued to veterans between 1851 and 1861.
Cleveland County Courthouse drawings, 1910
This collection holds twelve architectural designs, 33" x 25," for the Cleveland County Courthouse in Rison, Arkansas.
Climber Motor Company and Curtis Motor Car Company stock certificates, 1919-1920
This collection is comprised of one stock certificate from the Climber Motor Company issued to N.G. Slagle and one stock certificate from Curtis Motor Car Company issued to Gus Butler. It also has a color photocopy of a newspaper clipping advertising stock and job options for salesmen for Curtis Motor Car Company.
This collection contains correspondence, poems, and business documents pertaining to Clio Harper's career.
Literary and business papers of newspaperman and publicist, Clio Harper (1872-1932), approximately 20 items, ranging from newsletters to poetry.
This collection contains a post card.
Clover Bend Poke-Root newsletter [photocopy], 1905-1909
This collection contains copies of two issues of the Clover Bend Poke-Root, a community newsletter printed and edited by Alice French.
Clyde D. Dollar papers, 1962-1982
This collection contains archeological and historical reports and articles written by Clyde Dollar. The reports include studies for the National Park Service concerning Fort Smith, Arkansas, and an archeological assessment of Davidsonville, Arkansas.
C.M. Thompson amnesty oath, 1865
This amnesty oath was signed by C.M. Thompson of Crawford County, Arkansas, at the end of the Civil War.
Coffin Bradley and Company sales accounts, 1847 March
The sales account log in this collection is dated April 7, 1847.
Cole family letters, 1887-1892
This collection contains photocopies of letters chiefly from Mary E. Cole of Malvern, Arkansas, to her brother and sister-in-law, William Martin and Mary Jane Cole, of Saint Petersburg, Florida. The letters were written between 1887 and 1892.
Coleman Gin Lapping Machine Ad, n.d.
The broadside in this collection is undated.
Collins (Ark.) town council record book, 1892-1908
This collection contains the record book for Collins, Arkansas, for 1892-1908. This record book contains ordinances, minutes, records, lists of officers, and accounts for the town. It was found among the effects of Mr. John Larkin, who owned a farm in Drew County, Arkansas, outside of Collins. Administrative Information Publication Information
Collins family scrapbook, 1860-1896
This collection contains a scrapbook compiled by the Rev. Dr. Charles Collins family with clippings of sermons, obituaries, and letters between 1860-1896
Colonel M. Larue Harrison General Order No. 16,, 1863 April 19
This collection contains a general order from Colonel M. Larue Harrison, Commander of the Federal Headquarters Post in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Colonel Samuel George Hamblen autobiography, 1836-1908
This autobiography of Samuel George Hamblen includes handwritten notes added by Ella Maria Flint Hamblen Cole and May Quinn Hamblen Eaton.
Colonel Thomas H. Barton scrapbook collection (Digital), 1939-1955
This collection contains scans of three scrapbooks, circa 1939-1955, pertaining to the life and career of Colonel Thomas H. Barton.
Colonial Dames records, 1919-1920, 1935
This collection contains materials related to Colonial Dames.
Col. Thomas M. Gunter memorial proceedings, 1904 January 15
This collection contains memorial proceedings held in Chancery Court of Benton County for Col. T.M. Gunter.
Columbia County (Ark.) petition, 1872
This collection contains one petitions for the election of the president and directors of the Trenton and Fulton Railroad for a stock subscription of one hundred thousand dollars, dated 1872.
Columbia County Common School teacher's certification, 1860 November 9
The certification in this collection is dated November 9, 1860.
Columbia County petition on Trenton and Fulton Railroad Company, 1872
This collection contains one petition for election of president and directors of Trenton and Fulton Railway Company, Columbia County, Arkansas, dated January 20, 1872.
Columbia Guards Civil War muster roll, 1861
This collection contains a muster roll for the Columbia Guards.
Columbian Exposition papers, 1891-1893
This collection contains a notice regarding the Columbian Exposition "Arkansas Must Be Represented," a capitol stock certificate from the Arkansas World's Fair Association, and a letter.
Commissioner of Public Works and Internal Improvements letter book, 1868-1869
This collection contains a letter book.
Commissioner's sale notice, 1882 November 4
The broadside in this collection is dated November 4, 1882.
Commissioner's sale notice, 1905 January 21
The broadside in this collection is dated January 21, 1905.
Commission for Arkansas' Future records, 1989-1995
This collection includes the papers and correspondence of the commission's Executive Director (Pat Lile), minutes of commission meetings, surveys, grant proposals and reports, organizational papers, general correspondence, publicity and news clippings, brochures and publications, records of teleconferences and local public meetings, along with drafts of progress and final reports of the commission.
Common school apportionment of revenues, 1888 August 23
The apportionment list in this collection includes the county name, school population, and amount of revenue received by each school.
Common School Commissioner statement of seminary fund, 1855
This collection contains a blank form circa 1955 for the Arkansas Common School Commissioner.
Common school fund apportionment, 1896 August 3
This collection contains one broadside, an apportionment of common school fund, prepared by Junius Jordan, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Department of Education in Arkansas. It is dated August 3, 1896.
Common school fund apportionment, 1898 August 1
The broadside in this collection is dated August 1, 1898.
The item in this collection is a photocopy of a record from February 1886.
Common school revenues apportionment, 1881 August 3
This collection contains one broadside, an apportionment of common school revenues in the State Treasury, by James L. Denton, State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Community Chest of Greater Little Rock collection, 1937-1940
Correspondence, brochures, and fundraising campaign information regarding annual community fund drive, late 1930s.
Company A, 10th Arkansas Cavalry, Confederate States of America, muster rolls, 1865
This collection contains muster rolls and rosters for Company A, 10th Arkansas Cavalry, many of which document the whereabouts of soldiers after the war.
Company A, 10th Regiment, Arkansas Cavalry muster roll, 1864 October 31
The muster roll in this collection is dated October 31, 1864.
Company A, 1st Arkansas Cavalry, Confederate States of America, muster roll, 1861
This hand-copied muster roll is for Company A, 1st Arkansas Cavalry, Confederate States Army.
This descriptive muster roll includes name, rank, physical description, age, and enlistment date for each soldier. Additional remarks are included for some.
Company B, Brooks Regiment muster roll, 1863 December 31
This collection contains one muster roll for Company B, Brooks Regiment, Arkansas Volunteers of the Army of the Confederate States of America.
This company book of Monroe's Regiment, Cabell's Brigade, gives the name, age, and physical description of each soldier. Also included are the company's movements from date of organization until November 1864.
Company C, 9th Arkansas Infantry muster roll (photocopy), undated
This collection contains a muster roll of Company "C," Ninth Arkansas Infantry.
Company E, 15th Arkansas Infantry, Confederate States of America, muster roll, 1861
This muster roll is for the Monroe Blues or Company E, 15th Arkansas Regiment, Cleburne's Division.
Company E, 5th Arkansas Infantry, Confederate States of America, muster roll, 1861
This collection contains descriptive muster rolls for Captain James R. Dowd's Company, 5th Arkansas Infantry. The muster rolls include name, rank, birthplace, age, occupation, physical description, and enlistment date.
Company "F," 15th Arkansas Militia muster roll, 1862 March 23
The muster roll in this collection is a typed copy with names, age, height, hair color, eye color, native state, and gun listed for each soldier.
Company G, 1st Arkansas Cavalry muster roll (photocopy, undated
This collection contains a photocopy of a muster roll of company "G" First Arkansas Cavalry, Fagan's Division.
Company "G," 2nd Arkansas Infantry - Colonel Thomas C. Hindman muster roll [photocopy], undated
This collection contains photocopies of the roll of the 2nd Arkansas Infantry, Company "G", Confederate States of America, with some information about the unit and its members.
Company G, 2nd Arkansas Infantry muster roll (photocopy), undated
This collection contains a photocopy of a muster roll for Company "G," Second Arkansas Infantry.
Company G, 2nd Arkansas Volunteers of African Descent, United States of America, records, 1864
This collection contains records pertaining to monthly returns of clothing, camp and garrison equipage, received and issued, abstracts of materials, and one certificate of transfer of clothing from Company G,2nd Arkansas Volunteers of African Descent, United States Army, during the Civil War.
Company "G," 9th Arkansas Volunteers muster roll (photocopy), 1865
This collection contains a photocopy of a muster roll for Company "G," 9th Arkansas Volunteers.
Company H, 1st Arkansas Mounted Rifles history, 1859-1897
This collection contains a letter from Joseph W. Bocage to J. Perry, about the sale or possible trade of slaves, and news clippings about the history of Company H, 1st Arkansas Regiment, Mounted Rifles, written by Robert Dacus.
Company H, Third Arkansas Infantry, roll and casualty list, undated
This collection contains material for Company H, Third Arkansas Infantry.
Compton School, Newton County image collection, 1941-1980
This collection is comprised of images of students and faculty from Compton School in Newton County, Arkansas in two formats, paper photocopies and digital images on discs.
"Confederacy - Closing Days," undated
This collection contains one photocopy of a civil war history.
Confederate Cemeteries in Arkansas, undated
The list in this collection includes cemeteries in Fayetteville, Helena, Little Rock, Lonoke, Camden, Fort Smith, and Rondo.
Confederate Home historical sketch, 1932 February 17
This collection contains letter from Dallas Herndon, Arkansas History Commission, to Judge G.W. Hendricks, Little Rock, Arkansas, on the History of the Arkansas Confederate Home.
Confederate Monuments in Arkansas, undated
This collection contains a typescript of "Confederate Monuments in Arkansas, by Clara B. Eno."
"Confederate Note Memorial" poem, undated
This collection consists of one card printed with the poem titled, "The Confederate Note Memorial." It was printed for J.H. Paschal, candidate for re-election as Pulaski County Chancery Court Clerk.
