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Letter To Pauline Hoeltzel From Marion Brown, Marion Brown
Letter To Pauline Hoeltzel From Marion Brown, Marion Brown
Women's history in Arkansas
Letter written to Pauline Hoeltzel from Marion Brown congratulating Pauline on her appointment to the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees. Pauline was the first woman appointed on the U of A Board of Trustees, serving from 1950-1960. This letter is one of an extensive series of congratulatory correspondence on her appointment.
Final Letter From Billie Jewel Colbert To His Father
Final Letter From Billie Jewel Colbert To His Father
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Letter from Billie Jewel Colbert in France to his father. Billie Jewel Colbert was the youngest of three sons, all of whom enlisted during World War II. Both of his older brothers, Jack and Ray, returned unharmed from war. Unfortunately, Billie was killed in action just days after writing this last letter to his father during the siege of Normandy. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Silver Star. Our collection contains several letters between Billie and his parents, other letters and official records created in the wake of his death, and photographs.
Letter, J.G. Puterbaugh Of The Mcalester Fuel Company To Gov. John E. Martineau
Letter, J.G. Puterbaugh Of The Mcalester Fuel Company To Gov. John E. Martineau
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This letter is a report from J.G. Puterbaugh of the McAlester Fuel Company, to Governor John Martineau on the state of coal production in Arkansas. Mr. Puterbaugh's report focuses on the struggles of the mines to make a profit, the causes of which he claims are not only the competition from other sources, but the cost of labor as well. To this end he spends a large amount of his letter discussing the typical wages of miners in Oklahoma and other coal producing states, as well as conflicts with the United Mine Workers organization over wage negotiations. He provides a …
Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, Ky To Flora Hamilton
Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, Ky To Flora Hamilton
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Handwritten letter on the eve of the World War I armistice, Clark writes of his continued training, his desire to be home, and his thoughts on how soon the war will end.
Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, Ky To Flora Hamilton
Letter, Benjamin Clark, Camp Taylor, Ky To Flora Hamilton
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In this letter, Clark discusses the training he is doing in artillery school, providing a look at the intensive preparation a soldier received. He also discusses the Spanish influenza situation in the camp, providing details on the sick and the precautions taken.
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Mother, 1918 August 11
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Mother, 1918 August 11
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Pvt. J. Harrell Burke in France during World War I to his mother in Wynne, Arkansas.
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Sister, 1918 July 29
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Sister, 1918 July 29
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Pvt. J. Harrell Burke in France to his sister in Wynne, Arkansas.
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Father, 1918 June 2
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Father, 1918 June 2
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Private J. Harrell Burke in France during World War I to his father in Wynne, Arkansas.
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Sisters, 1918 May 26
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Sisters, 1918 May 26
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Harrell Burke in France to his sisters in Arkansas.
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Father, 1918 May 25
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Father, 1918 May 25
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Harrell Burke in Paris, France to his father in Arkansas.
Letter, King George V To American Soldiers, 1918 April 1
Letter, King George V To American Soldiers, 1918 April 1
World War I Arkansas
Letter from England's King George V to American soldiers who came through England or were in the British sector of France.
Letter, Mrs. Ohmer C. Burnside To Mrs. S.S. Wassell, Mrs. Ohmer C. Burnside
Letter, Mrs. Ohmer C. Burnside To Mrs. S.S. Wassell, Mrs. Ohmer C. Burnside
Women's history in Arkansas
This is a letter from Mrs. Ohmer C. Burnside in Lake Village, Arkansas, to Bettie Wassell in Little Rock, Arkansas. The letter talks about whether or not two Arkansas politicians in Ashley County have supported women's suffrage.
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 October 10
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 October 10
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Honey Bunch."
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Bunny Hunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 September 28
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Bunny Hunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 September 28
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Bunny Hunch."
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 August 21
Letter, Sam Ethridge To "Honey Bunch" (Nathalia Kauffman), 1917 August 21
World War I Arkansas
Letter from Sam Ethridge at Camp Pike to his future wife, Nathalia Kauffman, who he calls "Honey Bunch."
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Parents, 1917 January 13
Letter, Harrell Burke To His Parents, 1917 January 13
World War I Arkansas
Letter from J. Harrell Burke in Little Rock to his parents. Harrell talks about going to the recruiting office for examination.
Letter, Carry (Carrie) Nation To "Mr. Steven", 1905 March 17, Carrie Nation
Letter, Carry (Carrie) Nation To "Mr. Steven", 1905 March 17, Carrie Nation
Women's history in Arkansas
Letter from Carry (Carrie) A. Nation in Mexia, Texas, to Mr. Steven. Nation talks about the sending Mr. Steven money and mail sent and received. She also talks about the draft of a new book she received.
Letter, Carry (Carrie) Nation To "Mr. Steven", 1904 September 9, Carrie Nation
Letter, Carry (Carrie) Nation To "Mr. Steven", 1904 September 9, Carrie Nation
Women's history in Arkansas
Letter from Carry (Carrie) A. Nation in Plainfield, Connecticut to "Mr. Steven." Nation asks Mr. Steven to seek damages for a shipment of books spoiled by linseed oil.
Letter, Mary Dewoody To W.L. Dewoody, Mary Dewoody
Letter, Mary Dewoody To W.L. Dewoody, Mary Dewoody
Women's history in Arkansas
This is a letter written by Mary Dewoody to her husband, W.L. Dewoody, who was traveling.
Letter, Hellen Keller To Her Aunt Sallie Phillips Keller, Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan
Letter, Hellen Keller To Her Aunt Sallie Phillips Keller, Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan
Women's history in Arkansas
Typed letter from Helen Keller in Tuscumbia, Alabama to her Aunt Sallie Phillips Keller in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Keller writes about her recent visit to see her aunt in Hot Springs.
Letter From W.W. Mansfield To His Son, Walter
Letter From W.W. Mansfield To His Son, Walter
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This is a letter from William W. Mansfield to his son, Walter, written while Mansfield was staying in Little Rock, compiling the laws and statutes of the state of Arkansas that had been passed in 1883. The work, usually referred to as Mansfield's Digest, was published in 1884. In this letter, W.W. Mansfield tells his son about a new invention called the telephone, and says how he wishes the family had one in their home so he could call and talk to his children. He misses his family very much and wishes he were home so he could go fishing …
Virginia Gray Letter
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This "letter" was written by Virginia L. Gray from Little Rock, Arkansas, to her brother Raymond C. Davis of Cushing, Maine. It was written over period of two years, from November 1872 to August 1874. Evidence suggests that the serial letter was not mailed sequentially, but kept together and mailed as one. This collection contests of three bound volumes in gilt-edged brown crushed morocco.
Letter, Evie Woodruff To Harriet Woodruff Jabine, Evie Woodruff
Letter, Evie Woodruff To Harriet Woodruff Jabine, Evie Woodruff
Women's history in Arkansas
This is a letter written by Evie Woodruff in Camden, Arkansas to her sister, Harriet Woodruff Jabine, in Kentucky. Evie writes about being with their father, William Woodruff, in Camden and her unhappiness about being away from Little Rock.
Letter, Eliza Woodruff To Harriet Woodruff Jabine, Eliza Woodruff
Letter, Eliza Woodruff To Harriet Woodruff Jabine, Eliza Woodruff
Women's history in Arkansas
This is a letter written by Eliza Woodruff, wife of Arkansas Gazette owner William Woodruff, to their daughter, Harriet Woodruff Jabine, in Louisville, Kentucky. Harriet, whose nickname was Hattie, had recently married and moved to Louisville. Eliza talks about her health, the weather and news from Little Rock. The letter is written on one page, front and back.
Letter From Edward Washburn To Abbe Washburn Langford
Letter From Edward Washburn To Abbe Washburn Langford
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Correspondence from Edward Washburn during the Mexican War to his sister, Abbe Washburn Langford on June 12, 1846. Abbe lived in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas. Edward gave her an artist's rendering of an officer at the flag pole after the American flag was hoisted up the pole.
Arkansas Territory Official Correspondence, 1825-1828
Arkansas Territory Official Correspondence, 1825-1828
Finding aids
This collection contains two letterbooks and an address by Governor George Izard, second territorial governor, to the members of the legislature.
Official Correspondence With The Department Of War, Volume 2
Official Correspondence With The Department Of War, Volume 2
Arkansas Territory official correspondence, 1825-1828
Letterbook of correspondence, petitions, and other official materials with the Department of War, Arkansas Territory.
Letter, Joseph Egner To Chester Ashley
Letter, Joseph Egner To Chester Ashley
Arkansas Territory
This is a letter from Joseph Egner in Batesville to Chester Ashley in Little Rock. The letter discusses the purchase of land in the Oil Trough Bottoms.
George Izard: Arkansas Territory Official Correspondence
George Izard: Arkansas Territory Official Correspondence
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This contains selections from Arkansas Territory's Official Correspondence with the Department of War and George Izard's message to Arkansas Territory General Assembly in 1828.
Official Correspondence With The Department Of War, Volume 1
Official Correspondence With The Department Of War, Volume 1
Arkansas Territory official correspondence, 1825-1828
Letterbook of correspondence, petitions, and other official materials with the Department of War, Arkansas Territory.