One University of Arkansas at Little Rock researcher has made it her mission to uncover the history of American Indian women who served as Army nurses during World War I. Continue reading “UA Little Rock researcher uncovers history of American Indian nurses in World War 1”
In celebration of Women’s History Month, UA Little Rock is profiling women in leadership positions who are making a difference at UA Little Rock and in the community. Continue reading “Women to Watch at UA Little Rock 2022: Erin Fehr”
To celebrate Diversity Month, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Diversity Council has scheduled a variety of events set to take place throughout the month of March. Presentations will include discussions on a range of topics, research findings, and historical events. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Announces Events to Recognize Diversity Month”
The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has created a website and touchscreen table that brings the journey of American Indians who traveled through Arkansas on their way to Indian Territory to life.
A state council has awarded the Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of at Little Rock nearly $72,000 for compact shelving to better preserve the center’s extensive collection of Native American newspapers. Continue reading “Sequoyah National Research Center receives $72k grant”
In commemoration of the centennial of the World War I, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Sequoyah National Research Center has published the website “American Indians in World War I” in partnership with the United States World War I Centennial Commission. The website – ww1cc.org/americanindian – commemorates the service of 12,000 American Indians and Alaska Natives who served in the war, mostly as volunteers. Continue reading “New website commemorates American Indians, Alaska Natives in WWI”
Erin Fehr, an archivist with the UA Little Rock Sequoyah National Research Center, will be a featured speaker in a webinar about American Indian newspapers. Continue reading “Archivist Erin Fehr to be featured in webinar on American Indian newspapers”
The UA Little Rock Sequoyah National Research Center is partnering with the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission to commemorate the approximately 12,000 American Indians who served in the country’s military during World War I. Continue reading “Sequoyah National Research Center to create website on American Indians in World War I”
Two Alaska Native students are getting in touch with their heritage by serving as interns at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Sequoyah National Research Center. Continue reading “Alaska Native students learn about heritage through internship at Sequoyah National Research Center”
Two Native American students are getting in touch with their heritage by serving as interns this summer at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Sequoyah National Research Center. Continue reading “Native American students selected for internship program at Sequoyah National Research Center”