Ruby V. Hughes Papers

Collection

Identifier: MC 909

Staff Only
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Scope and Content Note

The papers contain correspondence, some pertaining to his infantry days; two diaries also related to the service; a scrapbook containing his column from the Madison County Record; American Roll of Honor certificates; photographs; and clippings.

Dates

1908-1957

Creator

Hughes, Ruby V., 1888-1966 (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).

Biographical Note

Ruby V. Hughes was born April 13, 1888 in Whitener, Madison County, Arkansas. His parents were William Haggard Hughes, minister and farmer, and Mary Ann Hallum Hughes, artist. Hughes was educated in district schools and attended technical college in Wilburton, Oklahoma. On May 26, 1918, he enlisted in the U.S. Infantry and served with the 77th Division in the Meuse-Argonne campaign. After an honorable discharge on June 11, 1919, he returned to Whitener and the family apple business. In 1924, he married Georgia Phillips, an artist. Hughes began writing a column for the Madison County Record in August, 1943. The column "News and Comment" and later "We saw it for you," appeared for about fifteen years. He died in Huntsville on September 8, 1966.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 volume and 63 items in 1 box and 1 envelope)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by format.

Acquisition Information

Lorraine Stafford of Bentonville, Arkansas, donated the papers of her father, Ruby V. Hughes, to the Special Collections Department in December, 1988.