Title

Letter from Jas [James] A. Venable to J.H. Reynolds, 1906 April 14

Creator

Jas A. Venable

Files

Date Original

1906 April 14

Description

Letter from Jas [James] Venable to J.H. Reynolds describing the cannon that was placed in the yard of the Arkansas Old State House after the Civil War. Venable describes how the trunnion was broken and then fixed by a local blacksmith.

Biographical/Historical Note

John Hugh Reynolds, born January 3, 1869, was president of Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. An author, whose works include "Makers of Arkansas History," he was instrumental in the creation of the Arkansas History Commission in 1905. Reynolds died in Conway, Arkansas, on June 26, 1954.

Physical Description

Document, 1 page, 8" x 10.5"

Keywords

Reynolds, John Hugh, 1869-1954; Arkansas. Arkansas History Commission; Arkansas--History--20th century.; Arkansas--History--Archival resources.

Geographical Area

Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)

Language

English

Identifier

MS.000165, Box 1, Folder 1

Resource Type

Text

Collection

John Hugh Reynolds papers, MS.000165

Contributing Entity

Arkansas State Archives

Recommended Citation

Letter from Jas [James] A. Venable to J.H. Reynolds, 1906 April 14, John Hugh Reynolds papers, MS.000165

Rights

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