Robert A. Leflar Papers

Collection

Identifier: MC 206

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Content Note

The papers consist of drafts of The First 100 Years and research notes. Research notes consist of correspondence, annual reports, and notes taken from newspapers and oral interviews. Series 1 consists of correspondence, ideas, and memos, as well as handwritten and typed drafts. Series 2 consists of Leflar's research files. Box 8 includes a set of note cards organized by subject.

Dates

1946-1971

Creator

Leflar, Robert A. (Robert Allen), 1901-1997 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Historical Note

When plans were initiated for observance of the University of Arkansas centennial, it was agreed that publication of a history of the first 100 years should be a part of the observance. The Centennial Committee asked Robert Leflar, a member of the University of Arkansas class of 1922 and a Law School professor at the University since 1927, to write such a book.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Material is arranged by format in two series:

Correspondence and Drafts
Research Files

Acquisition Information

Dr. Robert A. Leflar, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, donated papers pertaining to his book, The First 100 Years (University of Arkansas Foundation, 1972), to Special Collections on July 29, 1974.