Arkansas Sesquicentennial Commission Materials

Collection

Identifier: MC 2240

Staff Only
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Scope and Content Note

The collection, collected by the Commission's General Manager, Jimmie Thomas, consists of three newsletters of the Arkansas Sesquicentennial Commission; the Commission's final report; and a letter from author Charles Portis to a member of the Commission, declining an invitation to participate in programming.

Dates

1986

Creator

Arkansas Sesquicentennial Commission (Organization)

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

The Arkansas Sesquicentennial Commission was established in 1982 by Arkansas Governor Frank White, in order to plan events, promotion, and educational opportunities to celebrate Arkansas' 150th anniversary in 1986. Tom Dillard served as the Commission's president; Virginia Fouse served as the Commission's first Executive Director, and was succeeded by Nan Brown. In addition to the the Commission's Executive Board and staff, the work of the Commission was also supported by county coordinators.

Extent

0.02 Linear Feet (3 folders)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by format, and are stored in a box with other small manuscript collections.

Acquisition Information

The Arkansas Sesquicentennial Commission Materials were donated to the Special Collections Department by Jimmie Thomas of West Fork, Arkansas on December 5, 2017.