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Ila Upchurch
Women's history in Arkansas
Black and white photograph of Jeanes Teacher's supervisor, Ila Upchurch. Upchurch worked as a Jeanes Teacher's supervisor in Prescott, Arkansas, for over 25 years and was the only Jeanes teacher in the area during her tenure.
1959 Arkansas State College Beauty Contestant
1959 Arkansas State College Beauty Contestant
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Black and white photograph of a young woman, possibly Fern Dean Bryan, posing for a glamor shot that was part of her entry into the 1959 Miss Arkansas State College Pageant. The picture was taken in Fordyce, Arkansas, which is most likely her hometown. An annual scholarship beauty pageant is still held at what is today known as Arkansas State University.
Jonesboro High School Cheerleaders
Jonesboro High School Cheerleaders
Sports in Arkansas
This is a black and white photograph of Jonesboro High School cheerleaders in the 1950s or early 1960s. Listed from top to bottom: Patty Pulliam, two unknown females, (?) Pratt, Carolyn Markle,unknown female, Melton, Marilyn Markle, unknown female
Letter, Women's Emergency Committee To Gov. Orval Faubus
Letter, Women's Emergency Committee To Gov. Orval Faubus
Women's history in Arkansas
Two-page typed letter to Governor Orval Faubus refuting his assertion that the desegregation of Washington D.C. schools was a good representation for why integration is bad. The committee included a page of statistics about Washington D.C. schools as well as a quote from a Washington D.C. school superintendent stating that his schools have not declined as a result of desegregation.