February 2016 Arkansas History Commission Newsletter

Look inside the February 2016 Issue of the Arkansas Archivist for these and other features


AHC Celebrates Black History Month with Launch of New Digital Collection

In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History, established the second week of February as “Negro History Week” based on his core belief that,  “Those  who  have  no  record  of  what  their forebears  have  accomplished  lose  the  inspiration which  comes  from  the  teaching  of  biography  and history.”  In 1976, President Gerald Ford expanded the week into a month. 


The AHC and BHCA Welcome New Commissioners

This month we welcome new appointees  to  the  Arkansas History  Commission  and  to the Black History Commission of Arkansas.  Rod  Soubers  has  extensive experience  in  the  field  of archives.  Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch is an Associate Professor of History at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.


From the Director

This month, thanks to the support of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, the Arkansas History Commission took a significant step forward in fulfilling its role as the state archives.   On February 17, 2016, the Governor’s Office issued a memorandum pertaining to the preservation of historical documents held by Arkansas state agencies, offices and departments.    In  this  memorandum,  Governor  Hutchinson  issued  a  mandate  for  state  agencies,  offices  and departments to work with the Arkansas History Commission in the preservation of records currently not in use that have long term administrative, legal and historical value.


News from NEARA

Although  history  defines  our  very purpose  at  the  Arkansas  History Commission and NEARA, this month we take a closer look at Black History as part of the nation’s celebration of Black  History  Month.  For  us  at NEARA, that means a few things. In addition to our usual column in this newsletter and participation in local events, this year, for the first time, we are  participating  in  a  three-part genealogy  workshop  at  Arkansas State University.

Executive Memorandum - Preservation of Historical Documents

On February 17, 2016, Governor Asa Hutchinson issued an Executive Memo to state agencies, offices and departments directing them to work with the Arkansas History Commission and State Archives in the preservation of agency records not currently in use in state offices.

In pursuance of this, the History Commission is holding the first of a series of preservation workshops for representatives from state agencies, offices and departments on March 23.  The workshops will focus on the preservation and conservation of records, both in electronic and paper formats.  There will also be a discussion about the identification of the types of records that should be preserved and/or transferred and how best to transfer those records to the History Commission.

Dates of future workshops will be May 4, June 8, and August 10.  The History Commission will be issuing further information about these workshops in the near future.

You can read the Governor's memo in full on our website at:

Executive Memorandum - Preservation of Historical Documents

Job Opening - Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives

Job Opening - Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives

Archival Manager
Position #: 22134032
Grade: C118
Salary: $33,861
Location: SW AR Regional Archives, Historic Washington State Park, Washington, AR

Closing date: 3/4/2016

This position oversees the operation of the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives (SARA), a branch of the Arkansas History Commission and State Archives, located at Historic Washington State Park. Responsibilities include: soliciting archival materials; supervising professional staff, volunteers and interns; processing archival collections; creating finding aids and other descriptive tools to promote public access; engaging in outreach activities; digitizing collections; and responsibility for the preservation and security of the collections. Reports to the State Historian (Director) of the Arkansas History Commission. Serves as agency liaison to the SARA Foundation Board.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in history or a related field; plus three years of experience in a museum or archival operation, or related area, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY: www.arstatejobs.com.

Wednesday's Wonderful Collection - City Electric Railway Company records SMC.10.11

The City Electric Street Railway Company of Little Rock was incorporated in 1887 by Howard Adams, M.W. Benjamin, and John B. Jones. They began using horse-drawn streetcars but eventually changed to steam-operated streetcars. Officers of the company included Howard Adams, President; M.W. Benjamin, Secretary; John B. Jones, Treasurer; and C.H. Blakeslee, Superintendent. Directors included John B. Jones, W.B. Worthen, Harry E. Kelley, Howard Adams, and M.W. Benjamin. The company closed due to bankruptcy in 1895.

This collection contains articles of incorporation and correspondence pertaining to the City Electric Railway Company of Little Rock, Arkansas.

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• Articles of Incorporation (Reel MG00205)
  
  • 1887 December 21
• Correspondence
  
  • 1887 November 22: M.W. Benjamin, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1887 December 18: M.W. Benjamin, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 February 7: John O'Connell, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to M.W. Benjamin, Little Rock, Arkansas
  • 1888 February 16: M.W. Benjamin, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 February 26: M.W. Benjamin, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 March 2: J.B. Polley, Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Lane, Kent, and Kelley
  • 1888 March 3: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lane, Kent, and Kelley
  • 1888 March 8: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lane, Kent, and Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 March 13: M.W. Benjamin Law Office, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 March 24: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lane, Kent, and Kelley
  • 1888 March 24: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lane, Kent, and Kelley
  • 1888 March 29: Telegram, Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lane, Kent, and Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 April 16: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 May 21: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 May 25: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 June 10: Postcard, E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 June 11: Telegram, Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 July 9: Postcard, E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 July 12: Postcard, E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 July 13: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 July 14: Postcard, E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 July 14: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 14: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 15: Postcard, E.L. Lane, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 July 16: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 16: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 18: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 19: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry M. Kelley
  • 1888 July 20: Postcard, E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 July 20: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 21: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 26: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 30: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 July 31: Postcard, E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 August 1: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 2: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 5: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 6: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 8: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 11: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 12: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 13: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 13: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 20: C.H. Blakeslee, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 August 21: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 August 27: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September 1: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September 10: C.H. Blakeslee, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 September 10: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September 11: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September 13: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September 18: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September 22: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September 23: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September 28: M.W. Benjamin, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 September: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 October 1: Telegram, Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 October 1: Telegram, Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 October 8: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 October 8: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 October 8: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 October 11: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 October 15: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 October 16: M.W. Benjamin, Little Rock, Arkansas, to H. E. Kelley
  • 1888 October 18: Telegram: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 October 20: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 October 22: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 October 23: Telegram, Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 October 26: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 October 28: Telegram, Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 November 10: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 November 13: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry [E. Kelley]
  • 1888 November 22: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 November 22: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 November 24: C.H. Blakeslee, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 December 21: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to H.E. Kelley
  • 1888 December 22: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1888 December 25: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1888 December 28: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 January 3: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 January 3: Telegram, Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas
  • 1889 January 3: M.W. Benjamin, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 January 4: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 January 4: Check, City Electric Street Railway Company, by Howard Adams, to W.B. Worthen and Company
  • 1889 January 10: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 January 16: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to H.E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 January 16: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 January 17: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 January 21: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 February 16: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 February 21: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 February 23: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 February 27: R.T. Race, Chicago, Illinois, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 February 27: R.T. Race, Irving Park, Illinois, to Lane and Kent
  • 1889 February 27: John B. Jones, Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 March 4: Telegram, John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 March 5: Telegram, John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 March 5: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 March 6: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 March 8: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 March 13: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 March 27: Telegram, John B. Jones, New York, New York, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 March 29: Q.A. Stephenson, New York, New York, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 April 3: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 April 5: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 April 11: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 April 14: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 April 23: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 April 26: Howard Adams, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 April 29: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to O. Kent, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 May 1: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Lane, Kent, and Kelley
  • 1889 May 7: Telegram, John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 May 7: Elmer L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 May 15: E.L. Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 May 23: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 May 28: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1889 May 29: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 188[9] June 4: C.T. Walker, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 July 13: John B. Jones, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1889 September 13: E.H. Hillman and Company, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 January 7: William C. Van Antwerp, Little Rock, Arkansas, to H.E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 March 5: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1890 March 21: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkanas
  • 1890 April 12: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 April 21: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 April 24: H.G. Allis, Saint Louis, Missouri, to H.E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 April 29: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 May 5: E.H. Hillman, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 June 7: E.H. Hillman and Company, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Frank E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 June 10: E.H. Hillman and Company, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Washington, District of Columbia
  • 1890 June 30: T.S. May, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 November 28: Auten and Moss, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 December 4: Auten and Moss, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas
  • 1890 December 9: H.F. Auten, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1890 December 13: H.F. Auten, Little Rock, Arkansas, to Harry E. Kelley
  • 1893 March 23: Walker Brothers and Company, New York, New York, to Lane, Kent, and Kelley, Fort Smith, Arkansas

New Online Digital Collection

Today, we're launching the first of two new online digital collections!

The history of African Americans in Arkansas is a long and complex story. From Arkansas’s earliest Territorial days through modern day statehood, Arkansas’s African American community has endured pain and difficulty, meeting challenges with strength and perseverance while contributing to the world a legacy of powerful role models. One of the most important factors for African Americans in Arkansas, though, is probably one of the least addressed: the sense of close-knit community. This collection highlights the everyday life of Arkansas’s African American community, including education, work, religion and leisure. We hope you’ll enjoy browsing through this collection and check back often as it continues to grow.

http://ahc.digital-ar.org/…/landing…/collection/p16790coll20

February 2016 Acquisitions and Accessions

AHC Books

1820 Federal Census North Carolina:  Supplemented with Tax Lists, Dorothy Williams Potter

AHC Periodicals

The Gems of Pike County, Arkansas:  Pike County, Archives and History Society, Spring 2015, vol. 26, No. 2

The Gems of Pike County, Arkansas:  Pike County, Archives and History Society, Fall 2015, vol. 26, No. 4

The History Newsletter, No. 43, 2014-2015

The Louisiana Genealogical Register:  Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society, Vol 61, No. 2, Summer 2015

The Backtracker:  Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society, Vol. 44, No. 3, Summer 2015

Carroll County Historical Quarterly, Vol. 60m No. 3, September 2015

Madison County Musings, Vol. 34, No. 3, Fall 2015

Grand Prairie Historical Bulletin, Vol. 58, No. 2, October 2015

Perry County Historical Society, Vol. 33, 2015

AHC Printed Ephemera

Arkansas Genealogical Society:  Fall Conference, October 2-3, 2015

The Arkansas Pioneers Association of Pulaski County, 2015-2016

NEARA Periodicals

The Ozarks Mountaineer, Vol. 54, No. 3 May – June 2006

The Ozarks Mountaineer, Vol. 54, No. 4 July – August 2006

The Ozarks Mountaineer, Vol. 54, No. 5 September – October 2006

The Ozarks Mountaineer, Vol. 54, No. 6 November - December 2006

SARA Books

Preserving Family Recipes:  How to Save and Celebrate Your Food Traditions

American Migration Routes, 1735-1815

Black Roots:  A Beginners Guide to Tracking the African - American Family Tree

Historical Archaeology of Arkansas:  A Hidden Diversity

Knife Laws of the U.S., by Evan F. Nappen

The Complete Bladesmith:  Forging Your Way to Perfection, by Jim Hrisoulas

SARA Periodicals

Bear Echo, 1972

Bear Echo, 1973

The Gems of Pike County, Arkansas:  Pike County, Archives and History Society, Fall 2015, Vol. 26, No. 4

Blade Magazine, February 2016

American Bladesmith, Vol. 43, Spring 2015 

AHC Accessions

John H. Reynolds Correspondence, 0.25 cu ft

Greg Butts, Arkansas State Parks Director collection, 10 cu. Ft

Rosemary Hamel collection, 1 cu. Ft

Willis Turner/ Finney family papers, 0.20 cu. Ft.

Establishment of Friends of the Arkansas History Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE               Lloyd Clark, President

                                                                        Friends of the Arkansas History Commission

                                                                        P.O. Box 250916

                                                                        Little Rock, Arkansas 72225

                                                                        501-454-4371

February 16, 2016

Little Rock -- A new organization has been established to support the work of the Arkansas History Commission. Known as the Friends of the Arkansas History Commission, the new group has the purpose of encouraging and supporting the advancement of Arkansas History by assisting the state’s official history agency in fulfilling its mission.

The chairman of the Friends is Lloyd Clark, a resident of Powhatan in Lawrence County and a long-time leader in promoting Arkansas history. Clark has been president of the Lawrence County Historical Society since 1995. He is also a Justice of the Peace representing the Powhatan area where he lives with his wife, Barbara Jones Clark.

Clark said the organization was established at a meeting in Little Rock at which over 40 people attended from all areas of the state. “The impetus for establishing the group,” Clark explained, “is the realization that the History Commission faces huge obstacles.” He specifically mentioned inadequate funding, a small staff, and a lack of support in the legislature.”

Other officers comprising the leadership of the Friends are: Lynda Suffridge of North Little Rock, vice chairman; Tim Nutt, secretary, and Tom Dillard, treasurer.

Board members are:  Joan L. Gould, Fayetteville; Blake Perkins, Lynn, Ark.; Rex Nelson, Little Rock; Blake Wintory, Lake Village; Russell P. Baker, Mabelvale, Carl Drexler, Magnolia; Frances Ross, Little Rock; Sondra Gordy, Conway; Marion Butler, Little Rock; Tom DeBlack, Conway;  Ken Bridges, El Dorado; and Richard C. Butler, Little Rock.

Membership in the Friends of the History Commission is only $10 per year. A sustaining membership is available for $25, life membership for $200.00, and a one-time corporate membership for $500.

To join the Friends of the Arkansas History Commission send your full name, complete contact information (including phone and email), and a check for your membership dues to:

Friends of the Arkansas History Commission

P.O. Box 250916

Little Rock, AR  72225