University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Organization
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
William Albert Brewster, Jr. Correspondence
Collection
Identifier: MC 2643
Content Description
The collection consists of the correspondence of William Albert Brewster, Jr., primarily letters written to his mother (Annie Brewster) and sister (Dorothy Lee Brewster) of Ruston, Louisiana, while Brewster was stationed at Camp Neil Martin (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas) and at Fort Chaffee (Fort Smith, Arkansas) during World War II. Also included is a letter from one of Brewster's hallmates at the University of Arkansas, William Howard, to Brewster's sister Dorothy. ...
Dates:
1944-1946
Maurice "Footsie" Britt Collection
Collection
Identifier: MC 1238
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the personal and professional papers of University of Arkansas athlete, World War II officer, and politician Maurice "Footsie" Britt. Materials include scrapbooks, photograph albums, speeches, printed materials, photographs, film, audio and video cassettes, and awards collected by Britt over his sports, military, and political careers. Included are albums assembled by Britt's mother, Virgie; photographs of Britt during World War II and his subsequent acceptance of...
Dates:
circa 1890-2021
Walter John Lemke Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS L541
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, maps, bulletins, newspapers and other material created, received or collected by journalist-columnist- collector Lemke, University of Arkansas professor of journalism 1928-1956. Material, most of which dates from 1928 to 1968, pertains to Lemke's professional and academic career and interests, especially as regards his newspaper columns and publications; the Arkansas press; the journalism of World War II; the publications of "Uncle Walt's...
Dates:
1821-1969
A. D. McAllister, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC 2072
Scope and Contents
The collection contains the personal, professional, and family papers of lawyer and World War II veteran A. D. McAllister, Jr.Included are materials related to McAllister's childhood; his time as a student at Fayetteville High School and at the University of Arkansas; his legal career; his service during World War II and his involvement with veterans' organizations; and his involvement with Fayetteville clubs and organizations, including the Forty Club and the Lions Club....
Dates:
circa 1837-2015