George H. Holmes Papers

Collection

Identifier: MC 2064

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Scope and Content Note

This collection includes letters written by George Henry Holmes to his mother, Francis Henry Holmes, while he was a student at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (1910-1912) and his typed and handwritten poems written between 1943 and 1951. The collection also includes a letter from P.G. Holmes to his wife, Martha, and a political brochure from George Holmes’ re-election campaign for the Tenth Judicial District of Arkansas prosecuting attorney.

Dates

1908-1951

Creator

Holmes, George H., 1890-1972 (Person)

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

George Henry Holmes was born on December 13, 1890 in Rison, Arkansas to Gray Holmes and Francis Henry Holmes. George was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. On October, 19, 1919 he married Alleen Agnes Niemeyer. Holmes served as Prosecuting Attorney for the Tenth Judicial District of Arkansas between 1931 and 1934, and twice served as Mayor of Rison, AR. Holmes died on December 9, 1972.

Extent

.2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arrange by topic.

Acquisition Information

The George H. Holmes Papers were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, on June 18, 2014 by Major Joe Holmes of Pine Bluff, Arkansas