Albert King Papers

Collection

Identifier: MC 1683

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Content Description

The collection consists of speeches, campaign materials, newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, and other materials, primarily regarding the Madison County, Arkansas political career of Albert King and reflecting King's involvement with Carl E. Bailey and Orval Faubus' gubernatorial campaigns.

Dates

circa 1890-1983

Creator

King, Albert (William Albert), 1899-1966 (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing 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

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

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

Biographical / Historical

Albert King (1899-1966) was an Arkansas educator, accountant, and local politician.

William Albert King was born July 22, 1899. He worked as an administrator in the Huntsville, Arkansas public school system before being elected Madison County Treasurer in 1932; he was again elected in 1950. He served as county campaign director for Governor Carl E. Bailey in 1936, and as campaign treasurer for Orval Faubus' 1954 gubernatorial campaign. He worked as a public accountant, including in the State Comptroller's Office Pre-Audit Division and with the Arkansas Employment Security Division, before retiring in 1964. King and his wife, Maggie Jane Reed King, had four children, including Albert Eugene King and Nellie Catherine Dillahunty. King passed away May 16, 1966.