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Ralph Barnhart Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 2025

Content Description

Materials consist of personal correspondence,materials related to Barnhart's academic career with a focus on the topic of Little Rock's law school and its creation, and other materials related to the personal and professional life of Ralph Barnhart.

Dates

  • 1923 - 1990

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Access restrictions apply: Materials in Folder 39 are restricted from access.

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.

Conditions Governing Use

Use of materials in Folder 39 are restricted from use. No Interlibrary Loan. Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical / Historical

Ralph Barnhart was a former dean of the University of Arkansas Law School. Barnhart was an Ohio native who came to Arkansas after World War II first serving as an Assistant Professor at the School of Law. Barnhart was later promoted to Professor of Law and then later became Dean of the Law School in 1958, a position which he held until 1972. Barnhart significantly contributed to legal teaching in the state by overseeing the establishment of a law program in Little Rock in addition to his lengthy service to the Fayetteville campus.

Extent

1.0 Linear Feet ((1 container) 1 box)

Arrangement

The collection is arranged alphabetically by folder title.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Ralph Barnhart Papers were donated to the Special Collections Department by Alice Barnhart of Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Processing Information

Heath Robinson, May 2021.

Title
Ralph Barnhart Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Heath Robinson
Date
April 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444