Mimeographed copy of an essay, "Early History of Fort Smith," written by Minnie Pahotski, elementary school supervisor in Fort Smith (Sebastian County), Arkansas.

The papers, photographs, genealogical information, diplomas, and clippings refer to Fredrica and Grace Upchurch's parents, their brother, and sisters. There are also papers, including itemized accounts of daily expenses Fredrica and Grace Upchurch maintained over a sixty-year period, and photographs concerning the University of Arkansas, Arkansas State Normal School (later renamed Arkansas State Teachers College), and Fort Smith public and private schools.