Legislators -- Arkansas
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Lindsley Smith Arkansas Women Legislators Oral History Project Records
Collection
Identifier: MC 1755
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of video and audio recordings produced or collected by Lindsley Smith as part of her Arkansas Women Legislators Oral History Project, as well as a related film and video slideshow produced by Smith. Interviewees include members and former members of the Arkansas General Assembly, and topics include their political careers, education, and family histories, as well as their advice for future female politicians. The bulk of the interviews were conducted by Smith; an...
Dates:
2006-2013
Ray Thornton Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC 1964
Scope and Content Note
Materials pertain to both personal and professional aspects of Ray Thornton’s life. Personal materials include correspondence from family and friends; annotated books; and collected mementoes. Other personal materials encompass genealogical notes, including research materials related to A.J. Stephens: As Remembered by His Family (1983) and an unpublished biography of Witt Stephens. Professional materials pertain to Thornton’s multifaceted career,...
Dates:
1898, 1928-2017; Majority of material found within 1945-2011
Found in:
Special Collections Department
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Ray Thornton Papers
James W. Trimble Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC 557
Scope and Content Note
Papers and photographs of James William Trimble (1894-1972) and his family of Berryville (Carroll County), Arkansas.
This collection of mostly family papers include congressional papers, personal papers, photographs, genealogical information, diplomas, awards, certificates, and clippings which refer to James W. Trimble, his family, and other members of the Arkansas Congressional delegation. The papers also contain broadsides that have been removed to the broadside collection.
Dates:
1854-1984
Willie Oates Papers
Collection
Identifier: MC 732
Scope and Content Note
The papers contain correspondence, programs, clippings, photographs, scrapbooks, and other papers. Most correspondence is from the 1970's and 1980's and primarily pertains to club activities. However, some correspondence between 1959 and 1960 concerns Oates' tenure in the Arkansas legislature. Programs, clippings, photographs, and scrapbooks pertain to club activities and have been arranged chronologically. Most of the items from the Acropolis Chapter of the American Business Women's...
Dates:
1928-1985
Found in:
Special Collections Department
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Willie Oates Papers