Skip to main content

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Materials

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1712

Scope and Content Note

The collection includes papers and publications collected by the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families.

Dates

  • 1968-1995

Creator

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

Founded in 1977, the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families dedicates itself to promoting the welfare of the children of Arkansas. Founders of the organization include Jim Miles Dr. Betty Lowe, Betty Bumpers, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Pat Lile, Dorothy Nayles, Mary Sue Jacobs, Judge Olly Neal, Dr. Bettye Caldwell, and Sharon Pallone. The organization works to reform the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. It seeks to promote children’s health with a special interest in securing insurance coverage for children. It advocates for early and out-of-school educational opportunities, including summer and after-school programs as well as remedying problems caused by racial and socio-economic factors. It also promotes economic security through reforming the tax and budget systems, seeking to protect low-income families from a regressive tax system and payday lenders.

For more information, see http://www.aradvocates.org/.

Extent

6.25 Linear Feet (7 boxes)

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged in original order.

Processing Information

Processed by Matthew Lammers; completed in 2006.

Title
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Materials
Status
Completed
Author
Matthew Lammers
Date
2006
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