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Richard H. Brown Collection, Lane Dunman

Guides and Finding Aids

American Hymnals and music methods books from the early to mid-20^th century collected by an emeritus Professor of Biology at Ouachita Baptist University.

Julia Smith Taylor Papers, Taylor Lawson

Guides and Finding Aids

These papers are a collection of material pertaining to the life, career, hobbies, volunteer work, and family history of Julia Smith Taylor, who is a native of Arkadelphia, Arkansas and was voice teacher at Arkadelphia High School. The papers contain correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, audiovisual material, church records, and physical objects that are related to her and her family’s involvement with local clubs, churches, schools, and organizations.

Lost At Sea, Izzi Breaux

Spanish Class Publications

Los hispanos vienen a Estados Unidos en busca de nuevas oportunidades, pero luego son excluidos de su tierra natal y son discriminados en los Estados Unidos.

In English: Hispanics come to America for new opportunities, but are then shut out by their homeland and are discriminated against in America.

Yo Soy Un Mix, Alfonso Gonzalez Gomez

Spanish Class Publications

Yo naci a diferente cuturas, y este poema describe mis sentimicutos.

In English: I was born in different cultures, so this poem describes my feelings about it.

La Lucha De Ser Mexican, Rachel Del Angel

Spanish Class Publications

Being Mexican in the U.S. is not easy sometimes, even friends can make it hard, but we stand strong and show love.

Scholars Day 2024 Program Of Events, Carl Goodson Honors Program

Scholars Day

This is the program of events for the 2023 Scholars Day Conference, where undergraduates across disciplines present their scholarly and creative works.

Cuarenta Segundos, Breanna Watson

Spanish Class Publications

Este poema expresa los desafios y penas perias asociadas con el proceso de la visa estadounidense para los Latinoamericanos.

In English: This poem expresses the challenges and heartbreaks associated with the U.S. Visa process for Latino Americans.

Un Obituario De Sonadoras, Jacie Sellars

Spanish Class Publications

Una poema sobre la vida de bailarinas y soñadoras y las dificultudes a las que se enfrentan.

In English: A poem about dancers and dreamers and the difficulties that they face.

Harlem Renaissance Dedication: Jazz Band Concert, Jazz Band, Austin Motley, Jennifer Mitchell, Graham Scarborough

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the promotional poster for the concert, "Harlem Renaissance Dedication: Jazz Band Concert." The concert featured the Ouachita Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Austin Motley, and guest artists Dr. Jennifer Mitchell and Graham Scarborough. The concert took place on February 26, 2024, in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

Hot Springs' Hidden Heroes: Jim And Leander Tugerson, Chase Hartsell

Honors Colloquium

This is the poster for the honors colloquium, "Hot Spring' Hidden Heroes: Jim and Leander Tugerson," given by Chase Hartsell. The presentation took place on February 26, 2024, in the Walker Convention Center.

Dr. Ryan Fogg In A Guest Artist Recital, Ryan Fogg

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the guest artist recital of pianist Dr. Ryan Fogg. The recital took place on February 1, 2024, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

Singing Culture: Songs Reflecting African American Life And Culture, Jennifer K. Mitchell, Kyounghwa Molinari

Faculty Performances

This is the poster for the faculty recital, "Singing Culture: Songs Reflecting African American Life and Culture," presented by soprano Dr. Jennifer K. Mitchell and pianist Kyounghwa Molinari. The recital took place on January 30, 2024, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Jazz Band concert held on December 8, 2023, at Dr. Jack's.

Lessons & Carols, The Ouachita Singers, Percussion Ensemble, Flute Choir

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the 2023 Lessons & Carols Christmas Concert, featuring the Ouachita Singers, held on December 5, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Additional performers included the Percussion Ensemble, the Flute Choir, and the newly formed University Community Choir, featuring OBU faculty and staff.

Ouachita Band In A Christmas Concert, Ouachita Band

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Band Christmas concert held on December 4, 2023, in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

Sing Noel!: Festival Of Christmas 2023, School Of Performing Arts

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the for the Christmas concert, "Sing Noel!" The theme for this year's production is "On The Air," a tribute to old-time radio shows and classic Christmas music. The concert was performed on Friday, December 1 and 2, 2023.

The Lost Story Of Frank Jackson, Hayden Jackson

Honors Colloquium

This is the promotional poster for Hayden Jackson's Honors Colloquium, "The Lost Story of Frank Jackson: A One-Act Play," held on November 27, 2023, in Walker Room A.

Ouachita Wind Ensemble Concert, Wind Ensemble, Craig Hamilton

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Ouachita Wind Ensemble Concert, held on October 23, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Dr. Craig V. Hamilton directed the performance.

Jazz: A Jam Session, Jazz Arkansas Ministries, Austin Motley, Kristen La Madrid, Bruce Johnston, Ryan C. Lewis

Faculty Performances

This is the poster for the Jazz Jam Session held on November 17, 2023, in Dr. Jack's Coffee House. The session featured Dr. Austin Motley on trombone, pianist Kristen La Madrid, Dr. Bruce Johnston on bass, and Dr. Ryan Lewis on drums.

An African Celebration: A Guest Artist Recital With Erick Saoud, Erick Saoud, Percussion Ensemble

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the guest artist concert, "An African Celebration," held on November 15, 2023. In addition to guest artist Erick Saoud, from Toca Percussion and the Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock, the OBU Percussion Ensemble also performed.

Ouachita Jazz Band In A Concert, Jazz Band, Austin Motley

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster from the Jazz Band Concert held on November 13, 2023, and directed by Dr. Austin Motley. The concert was held in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Lei Cai In A Faculty Piano Recital, Lei Cai

Faculty Performances

This is the promotional poster for the Faculty Piano Recital featuring Dr. Lei Cai, held on October 30, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. Additional performers include guests from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.

The Sound Of Silence, Ouachita Singers

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the fall concert of the Ouachita Singers, "The Sound of Silence," held on October 12, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

Broken Standards, The Muses Creative Artistry Project

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the concert, "Broken Standards," by The Muses Creative Artistry Project, held on September 14, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall. The concert was provided in part by the Floyd E. and Dorothy G. Henley Fine Arts Endowment and the Arkadelphia Philharmonic Club.

Outdoor Worship Concert, Concert Choir, Ouachita Singers

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the Outdoor Worship Concert, held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 6:30, at the OBU Amphitheatre. It featured the OBU Choirs--Concert Choir and Ouachita Singers.

Jordy Searcy In A Guest Artist Concert, Jordy Searcy

Guest Artist Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the poster for the guest artist concert of Jordy Searcy. The concert took place on August 20, 2023, in the Jones Performing Arts Center.

Three Men And A Store, S. Ray Granade

Creative Works

Most accurately, we should probably call this “two men, a boy, and a store.” It features three generations of males from the same family—the father, his only son, and his first-born grandson. The store, Arkadelphia’s first “big box” discount store, Howard Brothers (colloquially known as Howard’s), sat atop the last northward hil l on Tenth Street (aka US Highway 67/AR Highway 7) and looked eastward and northeastward across its parking lot over the Caddo River and Ouachita River floodplains. The occasion arose when the father and his wife drove from Montgomery, Alabama over the course of about a dozen hours …

Deranda And The Pediatrician, S. Ray Granade

Creative Works

The winter after her tenth birthday brought the crisis with it. That crisis compounded a wretched combination of willfulness and unrecognized reality with timing. The compound meant that she might not live to be eleven— however impossible that seemed at the time.

She was a child who loved the outdoors and its beauty, but also loved order, neatness, and cleanliness. Those two loves warred within her, with the best manifestation being a penchant for interrupting her early preoccupation with making mud-pies for frequent trips indoors to wash up before returning to “cooking.” The long walkway from her first childhood home …

"Si Me Tocaras El Corazon" Y La Violencia Contra La Mujer, Breanna Watson

Spanish Class Publications

La mujer no es ajena al patriarcado ni a la masculinidad tóxica que son tan prevalentes en nuestras sociedades actuales, pues algunos argumentarán que son el fundamento de estas y que la mujer encontrará su lugar en este sistema ya establecido. No todo hombre cosifica, menosprecia o busca causar daño a las mujeres, pero muchos no se oponen a estos comportamientos por su deseo de conformarse a su idea de la “masculinidad,” aunque hiera al sexo opuesto. Mientras que los hombres deben usar su fortaleza para proteger, respetar y dar voz a las mujeres, muchas veces terminan haciendo lo opuesto, …

"Motley" Time Machine, Austin Motley

Faculty Performances

This is the poster for the faculty recital, "'Motley' Time Machine," given by Dr. Austin Motley. Dr. Motley played the trombone and euphonium. Pianist Dr. Mary Chung and flautist Dr. Carols Feller accompanied the performance. The recital took place on April 26, 2023, in the McBeth Recital Hall.