James C. Dunbar Papers
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Scope and Contents
The collection consists of the personal and professional papers of Arkansas physician James C. Dunbar. Included are materials related to his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II, including a photograph album documenting his life and work while stationed at Truk Lagoon; certificates, diplomas, and other recognition of his professional achievements; brochures and correspondence related to other Arkansas healthcare providers and organizations; and materials related to Dunbar's hobbies, particularly his interest in professional baseball.
Dates
- circa 1938-1989
Creator
- Dunbar, James C., 1921-1989 (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
James C. Dunbar (1921-1989) was an Arkansas physician.
Dunbar was born Nov. 11, 1921, in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Felton and Eileen Love Dunbar. He graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in 1946. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He held a two-year internship at Cleveland, Ohio’s Lutheran Hospital, but spent the majority of his career as a primary care physician in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Dunbar passed away December 23, 1989, in Baxter County, Arkansas.
Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (2 boxes and 1 oversize folder)
Arrangement
Materials are arranged by topic and by format.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The James C. Dunbar Papers were donated to Special Collections by James C. Dunbar of Mountain Home, Arkansas on July 19, 1989.
Processing Information
Processed by Katrina Windon; completed December 2022.
- Title
- James C. Dunbar Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Katrina Windon
- Date
- December 2022
- 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
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444
specoll@uark.edu