Royston Family Papers

Collection

Identifier: MC 2427

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Content Description

The collection contains materials related to the Royston family of Arkansas, including photographs, newspaper clippings, printed materials, and genealogical research. Persons and places mentioned include Joshua Royston, Grandison Royston, Inez Thompson Royston, Arthur Lee Royston, and the Royston House in Old Washington State Park. Included are two stereoviews of Eureka Springs by Arkansas photographer A. W. Barker.

Dates

circa 1870-2006

Creator

Royston family (Family)

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

Arthur Lee "Easy" Royston, Sr. (1920-2011) was an Army veteran and Arkansas farmer; he served as a Vice President of the Darragh Company and as a President of the Arkansas Egg Council. Royston was the son of Frank Lee Royston (1866-1923) and Inez Thompson Royston (1882-1977). He was married to Frances Overton; the couple's children included Arthur Lee Royston, Jr. and Sharon Hankins.