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Poe Family Dna Grant Project Report, 2015-2016

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This collection contains one binder of all data and collected research from the Poe Family DNA project.

Washington County Historical Society Final Grant Report, 2016

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The report in this collection contains paper and digital files

South Sebastian County Historical Society Final Grant Report, 2016

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The report in this collection contains photographs, a booklet, a program, one DVD, one CD-ROM, and promotional material.

Paac (Preservation Of African American Cemeteries) Junior Preservation Society Final Grant Report, 2015-2016

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The final grant report in this collection contains papers and digital files.

Michael Rankin Genealogical Collection, 1908-2016

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This collection is comprised of genealogy research, correspondence, books, photographs, optical disks, and other documents pertaining to genealogical information of the Rankin, Hogan, Wynn(e), and Bean(e) families.

Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission Records, 1959-2016

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This collection contains various records from the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission including annual reports, publications, audio of commission meetings, posters, and other material.

United Daughters Of The Confederacy (Udc) Records, 1861-2016

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This collection contains the General Organization of the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention materials and magazine, the Arkansas Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy conventions materials, yearbooks, membership applications, Crosses of Honor applications and recipients, and other materials pertaining to the Arkansas Division. It also includes materials from various chapters in the state.

War Memorial Stadium Records, 1959-2016

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This collection contains administrative records of War Memorial Stadium from 1959 to 2016, particularly pertaining to past stadium events, financial documents and expenditures, and various improvement and construction projects. It also includes files related to the 1959 bond refunding project, which was carried out under Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus, containing correspondence of Governor Faubus discussing the project.

Ralph Bunche Neighborhood Association Grant Report And Supplementary Materials, 2015-2016

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This collections consists of the final report of grant for Curtis Sykes memorial grant program and supplementary materials.

L.C. And Daisy Bates Museum Foundation Grant Report, 2016

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This collection contains a final grant report, and a three-volume inventory of recording documents and artifacts contained in the Bates House Museum in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Richard Bullard Collection, 2010-2016

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This collection is comprised of discs of various Arkansas cemeteries, oral histories, and events photographed by Richard Bullard.

Arkansas State Medical Board Records, 1884-2016

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The Arkansas State Medical Board records contain medical license application records and regulatory records, as well as correspondence. Each box is arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the applicant. These records were transferred to the Arkansas State Archives by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

Arkansas Crime Laboratory Board Records, 1978-2016

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This collection includes minutes, reports, and correspondence of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory Board from 1978 to 2016.

Fiction Writers Of Central Arkansas Minutes And Papers, 2002-2016

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This collection is comprised of materials pertaining to the Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas (FWCA). Included are FWCA correspondence, minutes, newsletters, bylaws, treasurer’s records, and professional writing materials.

Curtis Lee Sulcer Papers, 1960-2016

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This collection contains thousands of handwritten poetry manuscripts by Curtis Lee Sulcer on legal pads, notebooks, and loose papers as well as one published pamphlet of the poet's work.

Beaumont, William Eustace Beaumont Papers, 1917-2016

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This collection contains William Beaumont’s World War I diary and typed transcript from December 8, 1917 to March 1919, covering a time span from when Beaumont left for basic training through the 247th Aero Squadron's demobilization. It also holds newspaper clippings, Beaumont genealogical information, correspondence, as well as photographs of William and Mary Beaumont.

Pax Yearbook 2016, Subiaco Abbey And Academy

The Pax, 1927; 1946-2020

Yearbook of Subiaco Abbey and Academy for the 2015-2016 school year.

The Abbey Message, 2016 Winter

The Abbey Message, 1940-2021

The Abbey Message publication, produced by Subiaco Abbey, dated Winter 2016.

The Abbey Message, 2016 Fall

The Abbey Message, 1940-2021

The Abbey Message publication, produced by Subiaco Abbey, dated Fall 2016.

The Abbey Message, 2016 Summer

The Abbey Message, 1940-2021

The Abbey Message publication, produced by Subiaco Abbey, dated Summer 2016.

Slave Narratives Oral History Lesson Plan

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This unit explores the value and shortcomings of using oral histories for historic record by examining ex-slave narratives relating to Arkansas.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Women's Suffrage Lesson Plan

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This unit explores the Women's Suffrage Movement in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles and pamphlet excerpts to understand the goals and history of the movement. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Arkansas Statehood Lesson Plan

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This lesson explores, through the use of primary and secondary sources, the process of Arkansas Territory becoming a state. Students will read newspaper articles and pamphlet excerpts to understand the political issues surrounding Arkansas becoming a state in 1836. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 8^th grade, 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other …

Great Depression In Arkansas Lesson Plan

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This unit explores the effects of the Great Depression in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. A choice of activities allows teachers to adapt this lesson for various types of students.

This lesson plan was produced for 8^th grade, 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

German Immigration In Arkansas Lesson Plan

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This lesson plan will introduce students to the legacy of German immigration in Arkansas in the nineteenth century. Using primary source documents, students will explore how German immigrants came to America, what challenges they faced in Arkansas, and the subsequent impact of German culture on Arkansas.

This lesson plan was produced for 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Railroad Development Lesson Plan

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This unit explores the development of railroads and their impact on the economic development of Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles and pamphlet excerpts to understand how the railroads affected industry and settlement across the state. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teacher the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt to various types of students.

This lesson plan was produced for 7^th grade, 8^th grade, and 9th^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to …

Reconstruction Lesson Plan

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This lesson plan explores the lives of various people in Arkansas and the changes their lives went through at the beginning of the Reconstruction Era, and provides images of documents, transcriptions, and online links to primary and secondary resources focusing on the changing rights, racial tensions, and the elections in 1868. Two articles about 1868 racial riots in Conway County, Arkansas, offer students the opportunity contrast varying interpretations of an event, examine how several days with additional information can change a story, and compare it to other race riots in Arkansas and around the world. Students will also examine the …

Native American Removal In Arkansas Lesson Plan

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This unit explores Native American removal in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles, manuscripts, and pamphlet excerpts to understand the story of Native American removal in Arkansas. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.

Arkansas Folk Music Lesson Plan

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This lesson plan will introduce students to Arkansas folk music and three of its pioneers, Almeda Riddle, Jimmy Driftwood, and Patsy Montana. Through primary source analysis of recordings and sheet music students will identify characteristics of folk music, compare folk music to other styles of music, discuss the significance of the song, and consider the social and historical context of the lyrics.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, 8^th grade, 9^th grade, 10^th grade, 11^th grade, and 12^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other …

World War I Lesson Plan

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This unit explores World War I in Arkansas through the use of primary and secondary sources. Students will read newspaper articles and pamphlet excerpts to understand the impact that World War I had on Arkansas. A list of various activities related to original primary and secondary resources allows teachers the flexibility to choose parts of this lesson plan to use, and adapt as needed.

This lesson plan was produced for 6^th grade, 7^th grade, and 8^th grade students, but may be altered by teachers to fit other grade levels.