James Guy Tucker Jr. photo from his days as governor

Gov. James Guy Tucker Jr. papers open to public

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture (CAHC) today announced the opening of the former Arkansas Gov. James Guy Tucker Jr. papers.

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During an event at the state Capitol, Gov. Asa Hutchinson proclaimed Feb. 7 “Women’s Primary Suffrage Centennial Day.”

Virtual exhibit launched to commemorate history of women’s suffrage in Arkansas

A virtual exhibit by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture showcases the history of the women’s suffrage movement in Arkansas.

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Old editorial cartoon on the Geneva negotiations and the prospect of a nuclear freeze

Virtual exhibit examines effect of political cartoons on Arkansas history

A newly published online exhibit, “No Laughing Matter: Political Cartoons and the Arkansas Historical Perspective,” examines the profound effects political cartoons have had on Arkansas history and culture.  Continue reading “Virtual exhibit examines effect of political cartoons on Arkansas history”

Old editorial cartoon on the Geneva negotiations and the prospect of a nuclear freeze

Symposium puts spotlight on the influence of political cartoons

Educators, students, and members of the general public are invited to a free symposium on the influence of political cartoons. Continue reading “Symposium puts spotlight on the influence of political cartoons”

Dr. Cristina Ramirez

Nationally recognized Mexican-American scholar to visit Little Rock

A nationally recognized Mexican-American scholar will present two lectures on the contributions of Mexican female journalists and writers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries Feb. 11-12 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

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The 101st Airbourne division arrives at Little Rock Central High School, 1957.

Grant to help digitize historical segregation materials

Historically significant Arkansas documents will be available and preserved together in digital formats for the first time, thanks to a $106,908 grant University of Arkansas at Little Rock researchers obtained.

The UALR Center for Arkansas History and Culture (CAHC) received the award to digitize materials related to the history of segregation and integration in Arkansas’ education system.

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