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Rome: Thriving Village Missing Today, Wendy Richter

Articles

One of Clark County's early villages that disappeared long ago was the community of Rome, in the southwestern portion of the county, about six miles from Oklona. Specifically, it was in Section 19, Township 9 South, Range 21 West.

County Seat Saw Several Homes Before Arkadelphia Became A Territory, Wendy Bradley Richter

Articles

Clark County was one of the five counties in existence at the time Arkansas became a Territory in 1819. The county’s center of government and business activity has traditionally been the county seat. It was the place where early citizens came into direct contact with government, whether it be to assess personal property, pay real estate taxes, obtain a marriage license, or register to vote. Court was held in various places in territorial Clark County, such as the home of pioneer Jacob Barkman, west of the Caddo River, near what is now Caddo Valley. Later, a county seat was established …

One Act Play Festival, Theatre Department

Theatre Posters and Programs

This is the promotional material for the Fall 2015 One Act Play Festival.

Tiger Steel Concert, Fall 2015, Tiger Steel, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program from the Fall 2013 Tiger Steel concert directed by Dr. Ryan Lewis. Tiger Steel, the OBU steel drum ensemble, specializes in the performance of calypso and soca music from the Caribbean nations of Trinidad and Tobago—the birthplace of steel drums—but also performs a wide variety of styles from jazz, pop, and rock to classical, funk, and Latin.

Patterson Left Large Legacy Behind For Clark County, Wendy Richter

Articles

Robert Henderson Patterson was born in 1892 in Pike County, one of ten children of Robert O. and Alsie Henderson Patterson. The R.O. Patterson family had moved to Clark County in the 1870s, then to Oklahoma, returning to their fram in 1903. After serving in World War I, Robert H. Patterson spent most of the rest of his life in teh Dobyville community.

World War I Exhibit Arrives At Ouachita Baptist University, Wendy Richter

Articles

"The Great War: Arkansas in World War I," a traveling exhibit chronicling Arkansas's role in World War I at home and on the battlefields, will be displayed in the main floor lobby of the Riley-Hickingbotham Library on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia from Nov. 23 through Dec. 16. OBU is the third site to host this new exhibit produced by Arkansas's State Archives earlier this year.

Weber House Relocated In 2005, Wendy Richter

Articles

Many Arkadelphians may recall the structure that once stood at 307 North Sixth Street, known by locals as the "Weber House." Belived to have been built in the early 1860s by Rev. J.E. Cobb and his wife Sarah, the home changed hands several times before being purchased in 1879 by its long-time owner, Louis J. Weber. Weber lived in the home with his family until his death in 1919.

Light And Shadow: Percussion Ensemble Concert, Fall 2015, The Percussion Ensemble, Ryan C. Lewis

Student Concert Performances, Programs, and Posters

This is the program for the Fall 2015 Percussion Ensemble concert, "Light and Shadow," directed by Ryan C. Lewis. The concert was held on November 15, 2015, in the McBeth Recital Hall.

The Gurdon Light A Popular Attraction To Area, Especially On Halloween, Wendy Bradley Richter

Articles

According to witnesses, on many nights a mysterious glow appears along the path of the old railroad track about four miles north of Gurdon, not far from Interstate 30. The light sways back and forth across where the train traveled, one to three feet above the ground. Sometimes it appears to be a “yellowish white” “orange-red” or even a “bluish white.” And, it appears in all kinds of weather. This phenomenon—commonly known as the Gurdon Light—has been the source of much discussion and speculation since the 1930s. Local legend says that the murder of railroad section foreman Will McClain explains …

Callaway Article Recalls Early Murder, Wendy Bradley Richter

Articles

Samuel Davis Callaway, born in Clark County shortly after his family’s arrival in the area in 1818, recalled a great deal about some of the memorable people of the county’s past in his series of articles, “Early Reminiscences of Clark County.” The series appeared in the Gurdon Times in the early 1900s. An old man by that time, Callaway left us one of the few eyewitness accounts of the county in the nineteenth century available today.

Halliburton's Features To Be Released, Wendy Bradley Richter

Articles

The Clark County Historical Association published “This ‘N That by Hal: A Collection of W. H. Halliburton’s News Features, 1909-1976.” As its title suggests, the book contains a variety of articles from a variety of newspapers from over six decades. Halliburton’s daughter, Caryl Halliburton Linton, lives in Arkadelphia and wrote the introduction for the collection of articles.

W. H. “Hal” Halliburton spent his entire career as a journalist. Born in 1887 in Reydel, he attended Ouachita College. His byline first appeared in 1909 when he began writing for the school’s literary magazine, “Ripples.” By 1920, Halliburton was hired as the …

Tiger Tunes 2015, Ouachita Student Foundation

Ouachita Student Foundation Tiger Tunes

37th Annual Tiger Tunes

Drive-In Johnson, Wendy Bradley Richter

Articles

Arkadelphia residents tagged a Ouachita college professor with the nickname “Drive-In Johnson” in the early part of the twentieth century with good reason. Dr. W.S. Johnson, an educator-turned-entrepreneur, had capitalized on serving the needs of those new- fangled machines known as automobiles by opening the town’s first service station.

Confederate Governor Harris Flanagin From Arkadelphia, Wendy Richter

Articles

Many Clark Countians may not be aware that Arkansas's "Confederate" Governor was from Arkadelphia. Attorney Harris Flanagin served from 1862 to 1865, for most of the Civil War.

Dunbar Expedition Passed Through Arkadelphia In 1804, Wendy Richter

Articles

Two hundred and eleven years ago, a cadre of explorers left Natchez, Mississippi, seeking to learn more about the Ouachita River and the celebrated hot springs of the Ouachitas at the request of President Thomas Jefferson. This meant that Lewis and Clark were not the only explorers of the United States' huge, newly-acquired parcel of land called the Louisiana Purchase. William Dunbar of Natchez and George Hunter of Philidelphia led the excursion up the Ouachita, constituting the first American investigation of its new territory. Their reports pertaining to the river's environs provide some of the earliest descriptions of the Ouachita …

Why Should We Care About Allegories And Such?, Joseph R. Dodson

Books and Monographs

In Acts 8:26-39 we read the story of the Ethiopian eunuch who longed for someone to come and assist him in understanding the ancient writings of Scripture. The Holy Spirit sent him the apostle Philip whose explanation led to the eunuch’s conversion to Christianity. In June of 2013 eight scholars convened at Tyndale House, Cambridge, England, to devote a week to the discussion of how to interpret the Bible. Our vision in the book before us is to come alongside and join in the reading and interpretation of Scripture, so that we can all gain a better knowledge of its …

The Good News Of Jesus Typology In The Gospels And Acts, Joseph R. Dodson

Books and Monographs

In Acts 8:26-39 we read the story of the Ethiopian eunuch who longed for someone to come and assist him in understanding the ancient writings of Scripture. The Holy Spirit sent him the apostle Philip whose explanation led to the eunuch’s conversion to Christianity. In June of 2013 eight scholars convened at Tyndale House, Cambridge, England, to devote a week to the discussion of how to interpret the Bible. Our vision in the book before us is to come alongside and join in the reading and interpretation of Scripture, so that we can all gain a better knowledge of its …

James Brothers Spend The Night In Clark County, Wendy Bradley Richter

Articles

Jesse Woodson James of Missouri is one of our nation’s most famous outlaws. He has been characterized as a bandit, gang leader, bank robber, train robber, and even murderer. The most famous member of the James-Younger Gang was a celebrity when he was alive, and became a truly legendary figure after his death. The James –Younger Gang robbed a stage in the Hot Springs area and, according to local legend, made an appearance in Clark County as well.

Caddo Hotel, Wendy Bradley Richter

Articles

Through the years, many well-known landmarks in Clark County have been lost. One of the area’s most memorable structures stood in downtown Arkadelphia for almost eighty years, and long-time residents certainly recall the Caddo Hotel. Unfortunately, the building was destroyed by fire in 1989.

A Long Way From Frankville: Stories By Sam Granade (1918-2008), S. Ray Granade

Creative Works

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Timber Brought Industry To Clark County, Wendy Richter

Articles

Throughout the history of the United States, wood has been one of the nation's most useful raw materials. The first settlers found wood to be abundant in most parts of North America and immediately made use of this material for construction of shelters, forts and ships, and as firewood. For the pioneers, plenty of timber was available from nearby forest areas or from the clearing of land. However, with growth and expansion of population and improvements in transportation, a great a great lumber products industry emerged.

Arkansas Power And Light Traces Back To Arkadelphia, Wendy Bradley Richter

Articles

In December 1913, entrepreneur Harvey Couch and his associates purchased the Arkadelphia Water and Light Company, which produced small amounts of electricity for Arkadelphia. Their “Arkansas Power Company” had been incorporated just a few weeks earlier. Stockholders included Couch, J.H. Meek, J.L. Longino, W.C. Ribenack, C.S. McCain, J.B. Hampton, and J.W. Lee.

Textbooks And Their Portrayal Of Japan In World War Ii, Harry Lah

History Class Publications

“Good morning everyone, now if you’ll turn in your books with me to page...” drones the voice of the teacher, it can be any teacher, teaching history in a typical high school. Those words dreaded by students of all ages and from all generations that attended schools within the public school system of their respective states. Many students dreaded these classes, but they were no doubt influenced by them. By sitting in them they were presented with information both new and old about their state and country from their teacher, and perhaps more significantly, whatever textbook they had in school. …

Who Were The Body-Snatchers? A Portrayal Of Those Men That Resorted To The Occupation Of Stealing Human Cadavers In 19th Century America, Bridget Hosey

History Class Publications

On a cold autumn night in Baltimore, three men rush to the cemetery where they begin a grisly business under the cover of darkness. Each man is fearful of night patrolmen and any casual pedestrians, for their nightly escapade is both appalling and grim. These men have chosen the occupation of body snatching, a surprisingly popular job in the 19th century. One man is charged with transport; he drives a wagon to the cemetery then hides in an inconspicuous spot while the other two remain to dig up the body. With only a lantern, a tarp, a rope, and wooden …

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 …

Introduction To The Mrge, Hannah Bunch

English Class Publications

There is a vital reason and purpose for taking the precious gift of time to discuss a fundraiser for the Pregnancy Resource Center. The Center is vital to the Clark County community, possibly even the communities surrounding it, and ultimately our world. But those who wish to brighten the future can, indeed, take an opportunity today to be a part of a hopeful mission.

The Pregnancy Resource Center in Arkadelphia has sought to alleviate these women’s fears of motherhood through what I believe is the only meaningful way. The Pregnancy Resource Center offers all women a chance to look at …

The 8th Wonder Of The World: Deutsch Bier, Nathan Lowman

History Class Publications

The definition of beer is an alcoholic beverage usually made from malted cereal grain (as barley), flavored with hops, and brewed by slow fermentation.1 Today in modern culture beer has become a major part of our society. Beer has become an art form than to some type of liquid you drink to get drunk off of. People have become so infatuated with brewing that people develop their own beer or known as craft beers. Well during the medieval ages the substance known as beer became huge in monasteries. Beer culture was a prevalent thing in society back during the medieval …

Material Object Project: The Hagia Sophia, Jessica Saunders

History Class Publications

In 527, Justinian became ruler of the Byzantine Empire and left a legacy that still exists today. One remaining aspect of this legacy is the Hagia Sophia. The greatness of this structure lies not only in its grandeur, but also its representation of the Byzantine Empire and the value it placed on art and religion. The transformation that the building has undergone over the centuries represents the shifts in the Byzantine Empire both culturally and religiously. As a culture, Byzantium managed to align itself with Western Europe, while at the same time having strong enough ties with the East to …

The Madrid Skylitzes, David Willhite

History Class Publications

In the late 11th century, following the reign of Emperor Isaac I Komnenos, historian John Skylitzes recorded a history of the Byzantine Empire. This history, later to be called The Synopsis of Histories follows the Byzantine Empire from the year 811CE to 1057. Sometime in the two centuries to follow, the 250 year history was copied by scribes onto several manuscripts. Named after the current city it rests in, the Madrid Skylitzes is the only surviving manuscript of The Synopsis of Histories. Not only is the Madrid Skylitzes the only surviving manuscript of John Skylitzes’ work, it is also the …

The Declaration Of Arbroath, Cassie Young

History Class Publications

One of the most famous documents in Scottish history may very well be the Declaration of Arbroath. However, while the most famous portion, declaring that the Scots would “never on any conditions be brought under English rule” and that their fight was “for freedom alone”,¹ is certainly the most quoted, there is far more to this fascinating document than defiance of the English crown. In addition to the beautiful and stirring passages about the defense of freedom, it also includes other early ideas relevant to people even today, such as the idea that a leader is subject to his …