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Public Verses Private Desegregation: A Comparison Of Integrating Into Arkansas' Public And Private Education Systems, Kaleb Mcadams

History Class Publications

It was May 17, 1954, when the Supreme Court issued its decision ruling the segregation of public schools to be unconstitutional. The case, Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas, has maintained its significance in American history due to the way it brought about cultural change in the south. Before then, many southern states were dominated by white democratic state legislatures and had mandated Jim Crow laws which forced African American and white children to be enrolled at separate schools.

There was an uproar after the court ruling, which led many states to resist the push for integration. …

Biographical Sketch: James Winfield Whipple, Abigail Wise

History Class Publications

This is a summary of the life and legacy of James "Skinny" Winfield Whipple of Clark County, Arkansas.

Estelle Blake, Hailee Lanier

History Class Publications

A short biographical sketch of Estelle McMillan Blake, a resident of Clark County, Arkansas.

Winnie "Mom" Sanders, Kacie Richards

History Class Publications

A summary of the life of Winnie Sanders, nicknamed Mom by her loving "boys". Who she devoted her life and time to whale at Ouachita Baptist University in Clark County, Arkansas.

Daisy Scott Sharpe Ball, Kyndall Miller

History Class Publications

A summary of the life of Daisy Scott Sharpe Ball of Clark County, Arkansas.

The Nine Who Changed Central, Trey Hart

History Class Publications

The Little Rock Central Crisis of 1957 was one that will be remembered forever. The crisis occurred when Little Rock Central High School integrated and became the first school in the south to do so. This event came with much controversy and did not go over well with the white community. Governor Orval Faubus was the leader of the state of Arkansas and did everything he could to try and prevent the integration of Central High. Central High School voluntarily wanted to integrate their school. There were nine students who would enter Central High School on September 23rd. Originally there …

The Battle Of Pea Ridge, Robert Lewis

History Class Publications

The Battle of Pea Ridge was a Civil War battle that was fought in northwest Arkansas. The battle was the largest and most significant Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River. Despite the fact the battle involved a large number of forces on both sides, and the outcome of the battle greatly influenced which side controlled the states west of the Mississippi for the remainder of the Civil War the battle has been understudied by historians. There is a great story to be told regarding the Battle of Pea Ridge. The story is unique, because for many of …

Gurdon And The Ghost Orb, Nicole Plott

History Class Publications

When describing the town of Gurdon, Arkansas there is always one legend that is brought up, The Gurdon Light. Throughout this paper we will be looking into the beginnings of Gurdon, what made it possible for a legend that is over 70 years old to still be told, and the court case that is the basis of this legend.

The first known people to live in present day Clark County were the Caddo Indians. They would hunt and roam these parts but never claim any land. Later, there were the Spanish who traveled throughout what is presently known as Arkadelphia …