Wednesday's Wonderful Collection - Heinz-Joachim Bartels letters, MS.000262

Obergefreite [Corporal] Heinz-Joachim Bartels of the German Luftwaffe was a prisoner of war at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, during World War II. He was captured in Sicily in the summer of 1943. Bartels worked as an interpreter and in the prisoner-of-war hospital at Camp Robinson. These letters were written to Bartels' uncle and his uncle's family in Brooklyn, New York. The first letter, dated January 10, 1944, is probably not the first one written by Bartels since he refers to earlier letters. The last letter, dated May 3, 1946, was written the day before he left Arkansas to be repatriated to Germany.

This collection consists of letters written by Heinz-Joachim Bartels while interned as a prisoner of war at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, during World War II.

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• Heinz-Joachim Bartels, Camp Robinson, Arkansas, to Hans Haase and family, New York City, New York. (Box 1)
  • 1. 1944 January 10: Dear uncle Hans, aunt Anna and cousin Greta!
  • 2. 1944 April 21: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna and Cousin Grete!
  • 3. 1944 June 30: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Grete and Husband Henry
  • 4. 1944 October 20: Dear Uncle Hans, aunt Anna and cousin Grete!
  • 5. 1944 November 27: Dear cousin Greta, uncle Hans and aunt Anna!
  • 6. 1944 December 30: Dear uncle Hans, aunt Anna, cousin Greta and husband Henry!
  • 7. 1945 January 4: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna and Henry
  • 8. 1945 February 9: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta and Henry!
  • 9. 1945 March 20: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta and Henry!
  • 10. 1945 May 17: Dear cousin Greta, uncle Hans and aunt Anna!
  • 11. 1945 July 20: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta and Henry!
  • 12. 1945 August 8: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta and Henry!
  • 13. 1945 September 25: Dear Uncle Hans and Aunt Anna!
  • 14. 1945 October 19: Dear Uncle Hans and Aunt Anna!
  • 15. 1945 October 26: Dear Aunt Anna!
  • 16. 1945 November 20: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Greta and Henry!
  • 17. 1945 December 12: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta and Henry!
  • 18. 1946 January 3: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta and Henry!
  • 19. 1946 February 6: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta and Henry and little Susan Ann!
  • 20. 1946 March 14: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta, Henry and little Susan Ann!
  • 21. 1946 April 3: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta, Henry and little Susan Ann!
  • 22. 1946 April 20: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta, Henry and little Susan Ann!
  • 23. 1946 May 3: Dear Uncle Hans, Aunt Anna, Cousin Greta, Henry and little Susan Ann!

Arkansas State Archives and Arkansas Genealogical Society announce genealogy symposium

The Arkansas State Archives and the Arkansas Genealogical Society will host a symposium on Sat., May 6, at the WPA Gymnasium in Historic Washington State Park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., Department of Arkansas Heritage Director Stacy Hurst announced today. The symposium’s theme, “In the Genealogical Trenches: Tracing Your Wartime Ancestry,” will feature speakers Mark Christ, Mike Polston, Peggy Lloyd and State Archives staff member Mary Dunn.

Topics include "Arkansas Commemorates the Centennial of the Great War;" "Heaven, Hell or Home by Christmas: Untapped Sources Documenting the Role of the Arkansas Soldier in the Great War;" "Genealogical Reconnaissance: Researching Military Records;" and "Modern Military Records: A Changing Society Documented."

“The centennial commemoration of World War I provides an opportunity to focus interest on a conflict that often gets lost between the American Civil War and World War II,” remarked Dr. Lisa Speer, director of the Arkansas State Archives and state historian.  “We are excited to be teaming up with AGS on this symposium for people who want to learn more about World War I, and how to conduct their own research into it.”

The seminar is free to attend but registration is required. Deadline for registration is Mon., May 1. Registration is limited, so be sure to make reservations soon. Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. Teachers can earn up to four professional development hours through attendance. Lunch will be provided.

The Arkansas State Archives is an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage and is responsible for collecting and maintaining the largest collection of historical materials on Arkansas in the world.  The State Archives has two branch locations: the Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives is located in Powhatan and the Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives is located in Washington.

Other agencies of the Department of Arkansas Heritage include the Arkansas Arts Council, the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, the Delta Cultural Center in Helena, the Old State House Museum, the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, and the Historic Arkansas Museum.

For more information about the symposium or to register, email events.archives@arkansas.gov or call 501-682-6900.

Wednesday's Wonderful Collection - Staples collection of Arkansas maps, MS.000349

Steve Staples was an insurance appraiser who evaluated Arkansas towns and their ability to withstand disasters. He looked at the number of fire stations, fire hydrants, fire resistant materials used in the buildings, and street access to the factories and other structures. Staples used Sanborn maps, as well as city and county maps in his research.

This collection contains Sanborn maps and city and county maps of Arkansas. Many contain handwritten notes.

• Sanborn maps
  • 1. Altheimer, Jefferson County, 6 pages, 1919 (Box 1)
  • 2. Amity, Clark County, 6 pages, 1919
  • 3. Arkadelphia, Clark County, 39 pages, 1928, revised 1966
  • 4. Arkansas City, Desha County, 7 pages, 1917, revised 1959 (Box 2)
  • 5. Ashdown, Little River County, 16 pages, 1930, revised 1973
  • 6. Aubrey, Lee County, 2 pages, 1959
  • 7. Austin, Lonoke County, 1 page, 1946
  • 9. Banks, Bradley County, 1 page, undated
  • 10. Bearden, Ouachita County, 7 pages, 1925
  • 11. Benton, Saline County, 20 pages, 1932, revised 1965
  • 12. Benton, Saline County, 19 pages, 1932, revised 1965 (Box 3)
  • 13. Biscoe, Prairie County, 1 page, 1950
  • 14. Blevins, Hempstead County, 1 page, 1932
  • 15. Booneville, Logan County, 16 pages, 1926
  • 16. Boydell, Ashley County, 1 page, undated
  • 17. Bradley, Lafayette County, 3 pages, 1971
  • 18. Brickeys, Lee County, 1 page, undated
  • 19. Brinkley, Monroe County, 22 pages, 1930 (Box 4)
  • 20. Bryant, Saline County, 3 pages, 1972
  • 21. Buckner, Lafayette County, 1 page, 1958
  • 22. Cabot, Lonoke County, 7 pages, 1924
  • 23. Caddo Gap, Montgomery County, 1 page, 1972
  • 24. Calico Rock, Izard County, 4 pages, 1930
  • 25. Calion, Union County, 1 page, 1959
  • 26. Camden, Ouachita County, 13 pages, 1930, revised 1957
  • 27. Camden, Ouachita County, 43 pages, 1930, revised 1957 (Box 5)
  • 28. Carlisle, Lonoke County, 7 pages, 1924
  • 29. Carthage, Dallas County, 2 pages, undated (Box 6)
  • 30. Casa, Perry County, 1 page, 1914
  • 31. Charleston, Franklin County, 2 pages, 1932
  • 32. Cherry Valley, Cross County, 2 pages, undated
  • 33. Chidester, Ouachita County, 3 pages, 1959
  • 34. Clarendon, Monroe County, 7 pages, 1950
  • 35. Colt, St. Francis, 1 page, undated
  • 36. Cornerstone, Jefferson County, 1 page, undated
  • 37. Cove, Polk County, 2 pages, 1958
  • 38. Coy, Lonoke County, 1 page, undated
  • 39. Crossett, Ashley County, 12 pages, 1943
  • 40. Dalark, Dallas County, 1 page, 1927
  • 41. Danville, Yell County, 10 pages, 1924
  • 42. Dardanelle, Yell County, 10 pages, 1928
  • 43. Delight, Pike County, 5 pages, 1928 (Box 7)
  • 44. DeQueen, Sevier County, 13 pages, 1923, revised 1964
  • 45. Dermott, Chicot County, 20 pages, 1924
  • 46. Des Arc, Prairie County, 14 pages, 1928, revised 1963
  • 47. DeValls Bluff, Prairie County, 7 pages, 1950
  • 48. DeWitt, Arkansas County, 12 pages, 1933 (Box 8)
  • 49. Dierks, Howard County, 5 pages, 1937
  • 50. Donaldson, Hot Spring County, 1 page, 1955, revised 1975
  • 51. Dumas, Desha County, 16 pages, 1928, revised 1965
  • 52. Elaine, Phillips County, 2 pages, 1962
  • 53. El Dorado, Union County, 16 pages, 1929, revised 1956
  • 54. El Dorado, Union County, 59 pages, 1929, revised 1956 (Box 9)
  • 55. Emerson, Columbia County, 2 pages, undated (Box 10)
  • 56. Emmet, Nevada County, 1 page, 1955
  • 57. England, Lonoke County, 18 pages, 1930, revised 1985
  • 58. Eudora, Chicot County, 13 pages, 1932
  • 59. Fordyce, Dallas County, 13 pages, 1925, revised 1949
  • 60. Foreman, Little River County, 5 pages, 1930 (Box 11)
  • 61. Forrest City, St. Francis County, 50 pages, 1930, revised 1960
  • 62. Fouke, Miller County, 2 pages, 1958 (Box 12)
  • 63. Fulton, Hempstead County, 2 pages, 1959
  • 64. Garland City, Miller County, 2 pages, 1958
  • 65. Gillett, Arkansas County, 5 pages, undated
  • 66. Gillham, Sevier County, 1 page, 1958
  • 67. Glenwood, Pike County, 5 pages, 1937, revised 1939
  • 68. Gould, Lincoln County, 7 pages, 1928
  • 69. Grady, Lincoln County, 5 pages, undated
  • 70. Grannis, Polk County, 1 page, 1958
  • 71. Guion, Izard County, 1 pages, 1935
  • 72. Gum Springs, Clark County, 3 pages, 1970
  • 73. Gurdon, Clark County, 11 pages, 1932, revised 1976
  • 74. Hamburg, Ashley County, 14 pages, 1921 (Box 13)
  • 75. Hampton, Ouachita County, 6 pages, 1960
  • 76. Harrell, Calhoun County, 1 page, 1959
  • 77. Hatfield, Polk County, 2 pages, 1958
  • 78. Havana, Yell County, 1 pages, 1977
  • 79. Haynes, Lee County, 1 pages, 1936
  • 80. Hazen, Prairie County, 12 pages, 1924
  • 81. Helena, Phillips County, 67 pages, 1926 (Box 14)
  • 82. Hermitage, Bradley County, 3 pages, 1943 (Box 15)
  • 83. Heth, St. Francis County, 1 page, 1923
  • 84. Holly Grove, Monroe County, 6 pages, 1927
  • 85. Hope, Hempstead County, 51 pages, 1926, revised 1932
  • 86. Horatio, Sevier County, 4 pages, 1919
  • 87. Hot Springs, Garland County, 13 pages, 1941, revised 1964
  • 88. Hot Springs, Garland County, 54 pages, 1941, revised 1964 (Box 16)
  • 89. Hot Springs, Garland County, 33 pages, 1941, revised 1964 (Box 17)
  • 90. Hughes, St. Francis County, 6 pages, undated
  • 91. Humnoke, Lonoke County, 2 pages, undated
  • 92. Humphey, Jefferson County, 4 pages, 1938
  • 93. Huttig, Union County, 6 pages, undated
  • 94. Junction City, Union County, 8 pages, 1921
  • 95. Keo, Lonoke County, 1 page, 1942
  • 96. Kingsland, Cleveland County, 2 pages, 1928
  • 97. Knoxville, Johnson County, 2 pages, 1964
  • 98. Lake Hamilton, Garland County, 10 pages, circa 1974
  • 99. Lake Village, Chicot County, 13 pages, 1928
  • 100. Leola, Grant County, 2 pages, undated
  • 101. Lewisville, Lafayette County, 10 pages, 1924, revised 1938
  • 102. Lexa, Phillips County, 1 page, undated
  • 103. Little Rock, Pulaski County, 1 page, 1969
  • 104. Lockesburg, Sevier County, 3 pages, 1923 (Box 18)
  • 105. Lonoke, Lonoke County, 15 pages, 1929
  • 106. Louann, Ouachita County, 2 pages, 1959
  • 107. Madison, St. Francis County, 4 pages, 1921
  • 108. Magazine, Logan County, 4 pages, 1924
  • 109. Magnolia, Columbia County, 31 pages, 1925
  • 110. Magnolia, Columbia County, 15 pages, 1925 (Box 19)
  • 111. Malvern, Hot Spring County, 35 pages, 1930
  • 112. Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, 8 pages, 1926
  • 113. Marianna, Lee County, 31 pages, 1930 (Box 20)
  • 114. Marvell, Phillips County, 6 pages, 1939
  • 115. McGehee, Desha County, 22 pages, 1928
  • 116. McNeil, Columbia County, 8 pages, 1924
  • 117. Mena, Polk County, 26 pages, 1923, revised 1951 (Box 21)
  • 118. Mineral Springs, Howard County, 6 pages, 1930
  • 119. Monticello, Drew County, 28 pages, 1931
  • 120. Montrose, Ashley County, 1 page, 1928
  • 121. Moro, Lee County, 2 pages, undated
  • 122. Mount Ida, Montgomery County, 3 pages, 1973
  • 123. Mount Pleasant, Izard County, 1 pages, 1975
  • 124. Mulberry, Crawford County, 8 pages, 1919, revised 1938 (Box 22)
  • 125. Nashville, Howard County, 17 pages, 1930
  • 126. New Edinburg, Cleveland County, 1 page, 1959
  • 127. Norman, Montgomery County, 1 page, undated
  • 128. Norphlet, Union County, 7 pages, circa 1943
  • 129. North Crossett, Ashley County, 12 pages, undated
  • 130. Oden, Montgomery County, 1 page, 1953 (Box 23)
  • 131. Ogden, Little River County, 1 page, 1948
  • 132. Okolona, Clark County, 1 page, 1928
  • 133. Ola, Yell County, 8 pages, 1924
  • 134. Palestine, St. Francis County, 2 pages, 1959
  • 135. Paragould, Greene County, 1 page, 1930
  • 136. Paris, Logan County, 26 pages, 1926
  • 137. Parkdale, Ashley County, 2 pages, 1928
  • 138. Patmos, Hempstead County, 1 page, 1948
  • 139. Perryville, Perry County, 3 pages, 1924
  • 140. Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, 10 pages, 1920, revisions 1964
  • 141. Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, 42 pages, 1920, revisions 1964 (Box 24)
  • 142. Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, 46 pages, 1920, revisions 1964 (Box 25)
  • 143. Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, 41 pages, 1920, revisions 1964 (Box 26)
  • 144. Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, 24 pages, 1920, revisions 1964 (Box 27)
  • 145. Plainview, Yell County, 1 page, 1981
  • 146. Portland, Ashley County, 6 pages, 1928
  • 147. Poyen, Grant County, 1 page, undated
  • 148. Prairie View, Johnson County, 1 page, undated
  • 149. Prescott, Nevada County, 26 pages, 1924
  • 150. Princeton, Dallas County, 1 page, 1959
  • 151. Ratcliff, Logan County, 1 page, 1964 (Box 27)
  • 152. Redfield, Jefferson County, 1 page, undated
  • 153. Rison, Cleveland County, 7 pages, 1921
  • 154. Round Pond, St. Francis County, 1 page, 1948
  • 155. Salem, Fulton County, 5 pages, undated
  • 156. Sheridan, Grant County, 13 pages, 1929
  • 157. Sherrill, Jefferson County, 3 pages, 1931
  • 158. Sherwood, Pulaski County, 1 page, 1982
  • 159. Smackover, Union County, 9 pages, 1939
  • 160. Sparkman, Dallas County, 3 pages, circa 1976
  • 161. St. Charles, Arkansas County, 1 page, 1927
  • 162. Stamps Lafayette County, 6 pages, 1930
  • 163. Stamps, Lafayette County, 10 pages, 1930 (Box 29)
  • 164. Star City, Lincoln County, 5 pages, 1927
  • 165. Stephens, Ouachita County, 7 pages, 1930
  • 166. Strong, Union County, 7 pages, 1928
  • 167. Stuttgart, Arkansas County, 26 pages, 1924
  • 168. Subiaco, Logan County, 3 pages, circa 1979
  • 169. Sylvan Hills, Pulaski County, 6 pages, 1973
  • 170. Taylor, Columbia County, 7 pages, 1954 (Box 30)
  • 171. Texarkana, Miller County, 36 pages, 1924
  • 172. Texarkana, Miller County, 16 pages, 1924 (Box 31)
  • 173. Thornton, includes Special Hazard Schedule for certain buildings, Calhoun County, 7 pages, 1960
  • 174. Tillar, Drew County, 5 pages, 1921
  • 175. Tuckerman, Jackson County, 5 pages, undated
  • 176. Ulm, Prairie County, 1 pages, undated
  • 177. Vandervoort, Polk County, 1 pages, 1958
  • 178. Wabash, Phillips County, 2 pages, 1926
  • 179. Wabbaseka, Jefferson County, 1 page, undated
  • 180. Waldo, Columbia County, 13 pages, 1924 (Box 32)
  • 181. Ward, Lonoke County, 2 pages, 1960
  • 182. Waldron, Scott County, 14 pages, 1923
  • 183. Warren, Bradley County, 31 pages, 1931
  • 184. Washington, Hempstead County, 1 pages, 1975 (Box 33)
  • 185. Watson, Desha County, 2 pages, undated
  • 186. West Helena, Phillips County, 28 pages, 1926
  • 187. Wheatley, St. Francis County, 3 pages, 1959
  • 188. White Hall, Jefferson County, 2 pages, 1963
  • 189. Wickes, Polk County, 1 page, 1958
  • 190. Wilmar, Drew County, 1 page, 1931
  • 191. Wilmot, Ashley County, 13 pages, 1928
  • 192. Wilton, Little River, 1 pages, 1924
  • 193. Winchester, Drew County, 1 page, undated
  • 194. Winthrop, Little River County, 3 pages, 1923
  • 195. Yarbro, Mississippi County, 1 page, 1943
• City and county maps (Box 34)
  • 196. Altus, undated (Box 34)
  • 197. Arkadelphia and Clark County, undated
  • 198. Benton and Saline County, undated
  • 199. Benton and Saline County, undated
  • 200. Benton and Saline County, undated
  • 201. Booneville and Logan County, undated
  • 202. Booneville and Logan County, undated
  • 203. Bryant and Saline County, undated
  • 204. Cabot and Lonoke County School District, undated
  • 205. Cabot and Lonoke County School District, undated
  • 206. Cabot and Lonoke County School District, undated
  • 207. Camden and Ouachita County, undated
  • 208. Camden and Ouachita County, undated
  • 209. Camden and Ouachita County, undated
  • 210. Carlisle and Lonoke County, 1993
  • 211. Clarksville and Johnson County, undated
  • 212. Conway and Faulkner County, undated
  • 213. Crossett and Ashley County, undated
  • 214. Danville, Dardenelle, and Yell County, undated
  • 215. Dardanelle and Yell County, undated
  • 216. Dardanelle and Yell County, undated
  • 217. DeQueen and Sevier County, undated
  • 218. DeQueen and Sevier County, undated
  • 219. DeQueen and Sevier County, undated
  • 220. Dermott, undated
  • 221. Faulkner County, undated
  • 222. Fordyce and Dallas County, undated
  • 223. Forrest City, undated
  • 224. Fort Smith, undated
  • 225. Fort Smith, undated
  • 226. Helena and Phillips County, 1981
  • 227. Hope and Hempstead County, 1992
  • 228. El Dorado and Union County, 1982
  • 229. El Dorado and Union County, undated
  • 230. El Dorado, undated
  • 231. Jasper, undated
  • 232. Little Rock and south Pulaski County, 1991
  • 233. McGehee, undated
  • 235. Magnolia and Columbia County, 1985
  • 236. Magnolia and Columbia County, 1987
  • 237. Malvern and Hot Spring County, undated
  • 238. Marianna and Lee County, 1986
  • 239. Marvell, undated
  • 240. Maumelle, undated
  • 241. Mayflower, undated
  • 242. Mena and Polk County, undated
  • 243. Monticello and Drew County, 1987
  • 244. Morrilton and Conway County, undated
  • 245. Mount Ida, undated
  • 246. Mountain Harbor, undated
  • 247. Mountain Home, undated
  • 248. Nashville and Howard County, 1984
  • 249. Newport, 1982
  • 250. Paris and Logan County, undated
  • 251. Pine Bluff and White Hall, undated
  • 252. Pine Bluff, undated
  • 253. Prescott and Nevada County, undated
  • 254. Prescott and Nevada County, undated
  • 255. Rogers, undated
  • 256. Russellville, undated
  • 257. Salem, undated
  • 258. Sebastian County, undated
  • 259. Sheridan and Grant County, undated
  • 260. Sherwood and north Pulaski County, undated
  • 261. Sherwood and Gravel Ridge, undated
  • 262. Sherwood, undated
  • 263. Siloam Springs, undated
  • 264. Springdale, undated
  • 265. Texarkana, 1996
  • 266. Texarkana, circa 1991
  • 267. Texarkana, undated
  • 268. Van Buren, undated
  • 269. Waldron and Scott County, undated
  • 270. Warren and Bradley County, undated
  • 271. White Hall, undated
  • 272. Arkadelphia and Clark County, with Malvern and Hot Spring County, 1980 (Folder 35)
  • 273. El Dorado, Strong, and Union County, 1991
  • 274. Hot Springs and Garland County, with Saline County and Hot Springs Village, 1992
  • 275. Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village, Lake Catherine, and Garland County, 1986
  • 276. Little Rock and North Little Rock, 1987
  • 277. Little Rock and North Little Rock, 1988
  • 278. Little Rock and North Little Rock, 1990
  • 279. Monticello and Drew County, 1987
  • 280. Mountain Home and Baxter County, 1990
  • 281. Mountain Home and Baxter County, undated
  • 282. North Little Rock, undated
  • 283. Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, 1989
  • 284. Pine Bluff and Jefferson County, 1992
  • 285. Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, and Bowie County, Texas, 1990
  • 286. Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, and Bowie County, Texas, 1993
  • 287. Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, and Bowie County, Texas, 1996
  • 288. Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, and Bowie County, Texas, undated

Meeting of Friends of the Arkansas State Archives Board and General Membership

The Friends of the Arkansas State Archives Board and General Membership Meeting will be Saturday, April 29, 2017, 10 - 12. in Meeting Room 4A-400 on the fourth floor of the Multi-Agency Complex Building (M.A.C.) behind the State Capitol. The physical address of the building is One Capitol Mall. GPS address is 400 Wolfe St.

The first floor west entrance off Wolfe St. will be open. You will not be able to enter via the four floor entrance that day.

Feel free to stop and sign in at ASA on 2nd floor on way up!

Applications being accepted for Bruce Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for the first Tom and Dolores Bruce Historical Research Fellowship.

Initially established as a gift by Dr. Tom Bruce and matched by the Central Arkansas Library System, the research fellowship was renamed in 2017 to honor Dr. and Mrs. Bruce after Dr. Bruce’s death. The fellowship assists researchers, scholars, graduate students, and documentary producers who use materials from at least two of the following institutions: the Arkansas State Archives, the CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, the Historical Research Center at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Center for Arkansas History and Culture.

The award of $1,000 is to be used to offset the costs of research, including reproduction of materials, travel, or lodging. Any Arkansas history topic is allowed but applicants are encouraged to consider under-studied topics.

Applicants must submit a 250-word abstract of the proposal; a letter describing prospects for public accessibility of the finished work; expressions of interest from prospective publishers, media outlets, or, in the case of web-based and curriculum materials, likely users; the applicant’s resume; the names and contact information of three references who may be asked to write letters of support; a projected timeline; an estimated budget; and a preliminary list of collections to be used at the archival institutions.

Deadline for submission is May 15. The recipient will be notified by June 1 and will have until July 1 to accept or decline the award. Upon acceptance of the award, recipients will be expected to sign an award letter affirming that they will follow expense and reimbursement guidelines.

To receive reimbursements, documentation will be required. Recipients will be expected to report how funds were used within six months of visiting archival facilities.

Applications should be submitted to Brian Robertson at the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies under the Central Arkansas Library System, 100 Rock St., Little Rock, AR 72201. For more information, email brianr@cals.org or call 501-320-5723.

Wednesday Wonderful Collection - Francis Potter Neal papers, MS.000198

Frances Potter was born in Strong, Arkansas, in Union County in 1905, the daughter of Finis and Lucy Richardson Potter. She began teaching in the El Dorado public schools in 1924, and married Karl Neal (1887-1963) in 1931. From 1941-1947, Mrs. Neal served as school librarian at Warren Elementary in Bradley County. During that time she also completed requirements for a bachelor's degree at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1945. In 1947 she became circulation and reference librarian at the Arkansas Library Commission. In 1949 Neal was awarded a master's degree from the University of Denver; and, in 1952, she became executive secretary of the Arkansas Library Commission. She served in that capacity until her retirement in 1978. Frances Potter Neal died July 30, 1990.

This collection contains correspondence, awards, reports, and published materials.

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• Correspondence (Box 1)
  • Personal
    • 1. 1954 February 25: Frances Potter Neal, to Janet O'Hara
    • 2. 1963 February 14: Frances Potter Neal, to Ina Garrison
    • 3. 1963 March 11: Frances Potter Neal, to Maggie Broughton
    • 4. 1970 June 18: Frances Potter Neal, to "Starr"
    • 5. 1961 November 25: "Lucille," to Karl Neal
    • 6. 1967 October 29: "May," to Frances Potter Neal
    • 7. 1973 February 21: Sam F. Broughton, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 8. 1977 August 15: James H. O'Hara, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 9. 1986 July 10: Mrs. Elmo Stoker, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 10. 1988 January 7: Vera Jacobs, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 11. 1988 April 1: "Virginia G.," to Frances Potter Neal
    • 12. 1988 May 3: Lucille Slater, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 13. 1988 May 12: Sylvia Mills, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 14. 1988 May 13: Gladys Sachse, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 15. Undated: Bruce O'Hara, to "Aunt Frances"
  • Business
    • 16. 1977 July 8: Joan Roberts, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 17. 1977 October 10: Richard Reid, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 18. 1977 October 10: Mrs. Henry, Lloyd, and David, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 19. 1979 July 12: Irene Mason, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 20. 1985 April 17: Winifred Lethbridge, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 21. 1986 August 21: Bob Razer, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 22. 1987 December: Gladys E. Akis, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 23. 1988 April 27: Walter L. Brown, (Arkansas Historical Association), to Frances Potter Neal
    • 24. Undated: I.E. Osborn, (Who's Who International), to Frances Potter Neal
  • Postcards and announcements
    • 25. 1977 September: Cards and letters, retirement reception for Frances Potter Neal
    • 26. 1977 October-November: Cards and letters, retirement reception for Frances Potter Neal
    • 27. 1984-1989: Greeting cards
    • 28. 1977 September 26: Postcard, Nola and Lucille, North Pole, New York, to Mrs. Karl Neal
    • 29. 1987 August 31: Postcard, (N.E.) [?], Camden, Arkansas, to Frances Potter Neal
    • 30. 1988 December 30: Postcard, (N.) [?], El Dorado, Arkansas, to Frances Potter Neal (photograph of First United Methodist Church of El Dorado)
• John A. Culbreath materials
  • Correspondence
    • 31. 1973 April 12: Evelyn Wood, St. Joseph, Michigan, to John Culbreath
    • 32. 1973 May 10: Mamie Doud Eisenhower, Gettysburg, Pennslyvania, to John Culbreath
    • 33. Undated: Marie Harr, Johnson City, Tennessee, to John Culbreath
  • 34. Biographical sketch of John A. Culbreath, 1973
  • Newsclippings
    • 35. 1973 May 4: "Arkansan to Mark His 91st Birthday Surrounded by Eisenhower Mementos," Arkansas Gazette
    • 36. 1973 May 18: "Open Line," Arkansas Democrat
  • Photographs
    • 37. Undated: Dwight Eisenhower photographs
    • 38. 1973 John Culbreath's 91st birthday reception negatives
• Calendar for engagements
  • 39. 1949
• Awards and certificates
  • 40. 1956 November 3: Arkansas Junior Chamber of Commerce
  • 41. 1957 January 1: The Progressive Farmer
  • 42. 1967: Who's Who of American Women
  • 43. 1977 October 3: State of Arkansas Certificate of Recognition
  • 44. 1978 February 1: Cooperative Office Education Program
  • 45. 1984 July: Arkansas Library Association, Life Membership
• University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
  • 46. Roster, class of 1945
  • 47. Commencement exercises, 1945 June 11
  • 48. Three sketches of University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, buildings (Alumni Center, Peabody Hall, Ozark Hall)
• University of Denver
  • 49. Master of Arts degree, 1949
  • 50. Commencement program, 1949
  • 51. Students, School of Librarianship, Summer 1949
• Photographs
  • 52. Frances Potter: East School, Warren, Arkansas, 1913 April 16
  • 53. Frances Potter Neal, 1955
  • 54. Frances Potter Neal, undated
  • 55. Frances Potter Neal, 1955, Ashley County Library
  • 56. Frances Potter Neal, retirement reception, circa 1977
• Newsclippings (Box 2)
  • 57. 1951-1985
  • 58. 1986-1987
  • 59. Undated
• Published materials (Box 3)
  • 60. "A Program for the Development of Library Service in Arkansas," Arkansas State Library Commission, 1945
  • 61. "Goethe Bicentennial Convocation and Music Festival," Goethe Bicentennial Foundation, 1949
  • 62. "Library Laws of the State of Arkansas," Arkansas Library Commission, 1960
  • 63. "Survey of the Arkansas Library Commission and Public Libraries of Arkansas," by Gretchen Knief Schenk, 1964
  • 64. "The Pen Woman," by the National League of American Pen Women, 1967
  • 65. "The University Library: 1871-1971" Library Committee for the Centennial, University of Arkansas, 1971
  • 66. "Newsmagazine," Arkansas Department of Education, 1976
  • 67. "Newsletter," Arkansas Library Association, 1977
  • 68. "Newsletter," Arkansas Library Association, 1978
  • 69. "Arkansas Genealogy Bibliography," by Larry S. Perry, 1978
  • 70. Program, First United Methodist Church Sesquicentennial Celebration, 1981
  • 71. "A Chapter in Arkansas Library History," Arkansas Libraries, Vol. 43 No. 1, 1986
  • 72. "Bessie Moore, A Biography," Arkansas Libraries, 1986 (book review)
  • 73. "Bessie Moore Biography," announcement from August House, undated
  • 74. "Frances Neal and Bessie Moore," undated
• Reports by Frances Potter Neal
  • 75. "Survey of the Arkansas State Library Commission Services to the Schools of Arkansas, 1937-1949," 1949
  • 76. "The Winds of Change," 1970
• Reception announcements
  • 77. 1977 October 2: Arkansas Library Association honoring Frances Neal, Marie Pinckney, and Freddy Schader
  • 78. 1977 October 3: Arkansas Library Association honoring Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brothers and Richard H. Reid
  • 79. 1982 November 17: Pope County Library Board honoring Adaline Wetzel
  • 80. 1983 February 13: Yell County Library Board honoring Mrs. Norborn Jackson
• Library book lists
  • 81. "Wordless Books or Textless Picture Books," compiled by Ola M. Flucas, Arkansas Library Commission, 1977
  • 82. "Mysteries," compiled by Arkansas Library Commission, 1977
  • 83. "Books about Arkansas or by Arkansas Authors For Grades 1-9," compiled by Freddy Schader, Arkansas Library Commission, 1977
• Biographical sketches
  • 84. Governor Frank White
  • 85. Governor Bill Clinton
• Memoriams
  • 86. Isabel Nichol, 1900-1964, Denver, Colorado
  • 87. Kathleen Sharp, 1927-1979, Paragould, Arkansas
• Hymns
  • 88. "The Wesley Graces," The Methodist Hymnal, 1932
  • 89. "God of Our LIfe, Through All the Circling Years"
• Miscellaneous
  • 90. Advertisement promoting Act 341 to construct a State Library building, 1970
  • 91. Napkin
  • 92. Quotations
• Award plaques
  • 93. Appreciation award, Arkansas Regional Library, 1977
  • 94. Woman of the Year in Arkansas, 1957," presented by Arkansas Democrat (Box 4)