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Letters Between Hattie Caraway And Griffin Smith, Hattie Caraway, Griffin Smith Jun 1932

Letters Between Hattie Caraway And Griffin Smith, Hattie Caraway, Griffin Smith

Women's history in Arkansas

These are two letters written between Hattie Caraway and Griffin Smith. Caraway writes the first letter on May 27, 1932, asking Smith what the political atmosphere is in Arkansas in relation to her chances of winning the next election. Smith responds on June 1, 1932, that her chances for election don't look very good.


Letter, Hattie Caraway To Griffin Smith, Hattie Caraway Nov 1931

Letter, Hattie Caraway To Griffin Smith, Hattie Caraway

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a two page letter in four sections from Hattie Caraway in Riverdale, Maryland to Griffin Smith in Marianna, Arkansas. The letter discusses the death of Hattie's husband, Thaddeus, who had been a U.S. Senator. It also discusses her feelings about taking his place in the U.S. Senate.


Pamphlet, Arkansas Mothers' And Children's Home Dec 1929

Pamphlet, Arkansas Mothers' And Children's Home

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a pamphlet advertising the Arkansas Mothers' and Children's Home in Morrilton. The pamphlet discusses the need for the home, its costs, describes the facilities and lists Officers and Directors.


Journalism Students, University Of Arkansas, Walter J. Lemke Dec 1929

Journalism Students, University Of Arkansas, Walter J. Lemke

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a black and white photograph of journalism students at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Front, from left to right: Mary Schilling, Nelda Hickman, Mrs. Zillah C. Peel, Marguerite Gilstrap, Mabel Claire Gold, and Madge Curtis. Back, from left to right: Mary Ellen Fulks, Virginia Reed, Maude Gold, Mary Peel, Lura Hudson.


Two Unidentified African American Women Dec 1929

Two Unidentified African American Women

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a black and white photograph of two unidentified African American women.


C.J. Lincoln Company Employees Dec 1929

C.J. Lincoln Company Employees

Women's history in Arkansas

Sepia-toned photograph of unnamed female employees at the C.J. Lincoln Company in Little Rock.


Document, Nellie Hill Pistol Permit Application, O.T. Massey Dec 1923

Document, Nellie Hill Pistol Permit Application, O.T. Massey

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a 1923 application for a pistol permit made by Mrs. Nellie Hill in Lawrence County.


Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Minutes, Mrs. H.L. Dugger Dec 1923

Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Minutes, Mrs. H.L. Dugger

Women's history in Arkansas

This document contains meeting minutes for the Methodist Episcopal Church's Ladies' Aid Society.


Ywca Songbook Dec 1920

Ywca Songbook

Women's history in Arkansas

Binder songbook of Y.W.C.A. songs. The cover is dark green. The book contains 10 songs pasted onto 10 individual, lined pieces of notebook paper. The book is held together by metal rings. This digitized collection only contains two of the ten pages, due to the fragility of the item.


Ladies On A Park Bench Dec 1920

Ladies On A Park Bench

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a cabinet card photograph of five women sitting on a park bench. From left to right: Gladys Broadhead, Ida Polk, Ida Walsh, Mabel Long and Leonora Scott.


Wave Russell Canning At Home Dec 1920

Wave Russell Canning At Home

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a black and white photograph of Wave Russell canning food in the yard of her home in Belleville.


World War I Certificate Of Discharge, Estelle E. Smith Jul 1919

World War I Certificate Of Discharge, Estelle E. Smith

Women's history in Arkansas

World War I discharge papers for Estelle E. Smith, who had served as an Army reserve nurse for the Army Nurse Corps. Estelle would later marry Homer Adkins, who became Governor of Arkansas. This certificate as a replacement certificate for the lost or destroyed original, which had been issued in 1919. This replacement certificate was given in 1962.


For Every Fighter A Woman Worker Poster Dec 1918

For Every Fighter A Woman Worker Poster

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a United War Work Campaign poster for the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), depicting the image of a woman in overalls and a cap holding an artillery shell and biplane, with an inverted blue triangle behind her, with the words "For Every Fighter a Woman Worker. Care for Her through the YWCA."


Council Of Defense Registration Cards: Henry, Mrs. A. Dec 1918

Council Of Defense Registration Cards: Henry, Mrs. A.

Women's history in Arkansas

Council of Defense registration card for Mrs. A. Henry, a woman registering World War I work. Information on the cards include name, age, address, marital status, country of birth, color, time pledged for service, occupation, education, referenses and physical health. The card also includes information about what kind of work each woman was qualified for.


American Red Cross Nursing Class, World War I, Leslie, Arkansas Dec 1918

American Red Cross Nursing Class, World War I, Leslie, Arkansas

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a black and white photograph of an American Red Cross Nursing Class in Leslie, Arkansas during World War I. Standing left to right: Dexter Thomas Morrow, Verlie Kimbrell Norman, unknown, Miss Hart (teacher), Ivy Norman Stokes, Willie Leonard, Lillian Britton, Gertrude Shipley, Polly Mabrey-Rand-Thomas. Seated left to right: Miss Livingston (teacher), Florence Porch, Goldie Hilton, Hazel Leonard Mabrey.


Letter, Mrs. Ohmer C. Burnside To Mrs. S.S. Wassell, Mrs. Ohmer C. Burnside Mar 1918

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.


Council Of Defense Registration Cards: Mathews, Elizabeth (Mrs. H.K.) Feb 1918

Council Of Defense Registration Cards: Mathews, Elizabeth (Mrs. H.K.)

Women's history in Arkansas

Council of Defense registration card for Elizabeth (Mrs. H.K.) Mathews, a woman registering World War I work. Information on the cards include name, age, address, marital status, country of birth, color, time pledged for service, occupation, education, referenses and physical health. The card also includes information about what kind of work each woman was qualified for.


Council Of Defense Registration Cards: Smith, Norene (Miss) Feb 1918

Council Of Defense Registration Cards: Smith, Norene (Miss)

Women's history in Arkansas

Council of Defense registration card for Miss. Norene Smith, a woman registering World War I work. Information on the cards include name, age, address, marital status, country of birth, color, time pledged for service, occupation, education, referenses and physical health. The card also includes information about what kind of work each woman was qualified for.


Council Of Defense Registration Cards: Stevenson, Elizabeth E. (Mrs.) Feb 1918

Council Of Defense Registration Cards: Stevenson, Elizabeth E. (Mrs.)

Women's history in Arkansas

Council of Defense registration card for Mrs. Elizabeth E. Stevenson, a woman registering World War I work. Information on the cards include name, age, address, marital status, country of birth, color, time pledged for service, occupation, education, referenses and physical health. The card also includes information about what kind of work each woman was qualified for.


Women's Suffrage Delegation On The Steps Of The State Capitol With Governor Charles Brough Dec 1917

Women's Suffrage Delegation On The Steps Of The State Capitol With Governor Charles Brough

Women's history in Arkansas

Black and white photographic print of the Arkansas Women's Suffrage Delegation standing on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol with Governor Charles Brough.


Ladies Bathing Department, Buckstaff Bathhouse Dec 1916

Ladies Bathing Department, Buckstaff Bathhouse

Women's history in Arkansas

Color postcard of the Ladies Bathing Department at the Buckstaff Bathhouse in Hot Springs.


Little Rock Telephone Company Dec 1915

Little Rock Telephone Company

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a black and white photograph of female telephone operators at the Telephone Company Building in Little Rock in 1915.


Women's Suffrage Rally On The Steps Of The Old State House Dec 1914

Women's Suffrage Rally On The Steps Of The Old State House

Women's history in Arkansas

Cabinet card photograph of an Arkansas women's suffrage rally on the steps of the Old State House. Individuals are numbered and corresponding names are written on the back: 1. Dr. L.P. Gibson, 2. Mrs. Clarence Rose, 3. Mrs. O.F. Ellington, 4. Judge Blackwood, 5. Miss Julie Warner, 6. Mrs. T.T. Cotman. Also written on the back, "At Women's Suffrage Rally on porch of Old State House."


Women's Suffrage Rally On The Steps Of The Old State House Dec 1914

Women's Suffrage Rally On The Steps Of The Old State House

Women's history in Arkansas

Cabinet card photograph of an Arkansas women's suffrage rally on the steps of the Old State House. Written in pen on the bottom: "May 2nd Suffrage Day, Little Rock, Ark., 1914."


Women's Suffrage Rally On The Steps Of The Old State House Dec 1914

Women's Suffrage Rally On The Steps Of The Old State House

Women's history in Arkansas

Cabinet card photograph of an Arkansas women's suffrage rally on the steps of the Old State House. Written in pen on the bottom: "May 2nd Suffrage Day, Little Rock, Ark., 1914."


Belleville Girls' Canning Club Jul 1914

Belleville Girls' Canning Club

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a black and white photograph of the Belleville Girls' Canning Club. Written on the back of the photograph: "Enrolled 89 in Yell Co. 5 clubs represented at this meeting. 500 tin cans at Co. Fair Oct 7-9, 1914. 700 glass jars."


Woman's Christian Temperance Union Parade Float Dec 1912

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Parade Float

Women's history in Arkansas

Black and white photograph of participants on a parade float representing the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union.


Mount Saint Mary's Convent And Academy Dec 1911

Mount Saint Mary's Convent And Academy

Women's history in Arkansas

This is a black and white photograph of Mount Saint Mary's Convent and Academy for girls in Little Rock.


Nurses At St. Vincent's Infirmary In Little Rock Dec 1910

Nurses At St. Vincent's Infirmary In Little Rock

Women's history in Arkansas

Black and white photograph of a group of nurses at St. Vincent's Infirmary in Little Rock.


Lillie Middlebrooks Dec 1910

Lillie Middlebrooks

Women's history in Arkansas

Albumen photograph of Lillie Middlebrooks