UALR Center for Arkansas History and Culture

The @UALR Center for Arkansas History and Culture. Preserving the history of all voices. Located in Downtown @CityLittleRock in the @RiverMarket district.

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Which of these formats do you remember using?

Explore six milestones in the evolution of audiovisual media and discover how each helped preserve our history.

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Archival Assistant Mikaela Bailey recently finished processing the Bob B. Ashton papers, https://t.co/YIDjDTqvnG.0321. Bob Ashton was an accomplished musician and composer who had over 300 published works. He also had a passion for teaching and creative writing.

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Makes you think all the world's a sunny day! First made available in 1935, Kodachrome allowed amateur filmmakers and photographers to capture the full color spectrum. And archivists love it because the colors don't fade! This 16mm film from the Feild family was shot around 1947.

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On June 1, 1961, the workers of Furniture Workers Local 270 went on strike against the Fort Smith Chair Company. The company fired 202 of the strikers; the National Labor Relations Board later ruled those firings illegal and ordered that the workers be rehired and given back pay.

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#CAHC is proud to announce that the Winrock International records are now available for research to the public! This collection contains annual reports and grant-funded project reports from 1953 to 2021. To view these materials, please visit the Bobby L. Roberts Library.

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CAHC congratulates the following three graduate students who finished their graduate assistantships this past spring semester: Liam C., Stacey M., and Kacey W.! We wish you all the best with your future endeavors!

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Our Law Clerk Program is a great way for talented law students to gain hands-on experience! Now accepting applications for fall 2026 until May 30. https://t.co/kC37gdklaO

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Happy Memorial Day! While we are closed today, we honor the brave individuals who died in service to our country. 🦅

Here is a look back at June 1977, with then-U.S. Representative Jim Guy Tucker attending a memorial service in Little Rock.

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What’s the oldest treasure in our archive? 📜 This 1390 English Book of Hours page is a highlight from the Charlie May Simon papers! A celebrated author and collector, Simon’s papers include this rare piece connecting 14th-century England to Arkansas!

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Dedicated in 1940, the Robinson Center has been the site of many memorable moments. The current home of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, it has hosted such diverse acts from Elvis in '55 and '56 to Vanilla Ice in '91. What's the most memorable show you've ever seen here? ✨

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Everyone loves the Little Rock Farmer’s Market! Little Rock has enjoyed the farmer’s market since 1974, but the pavilion located at 400 President Clinton Ave was built in 1996 as part of the city’s revitalization project. Visit Saturday mornings from May 16th through August 1st!

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Meet Sarah French one of our conference planners.
entrepreneur, volunteer, chicken herder, and creator Arkansas Goat Festival.

Explore how our conference services support impactful experiences: https://t.co/QBechCNGz6

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This photograph, from the Victor F. Snyder congressional papers, 1943-2024, was taken in front of the Pentagon after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The photo captures both the physical damage done to the building as well as the emotional shock felt across the country.

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Do you remember Ruth the Elephant? Here she is posing with Little Rock Mayor Pratt Remmel in the 1950s! Ruth was purchased by the Little Rock Zoo from the Engesser Circus in 1937. She died in 1977 at the age of 64. 🐘

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Check out the colors of history! 🗺️ This 1935 geologic map shows the mines that once fueled the Rush District in Marion County. Today, it’s a National Register Historic Place along the Buffalo National River. See it at the Bobby Roberts Library! ⛏️🌲

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Teachers juggle demands both inside and outside of the classroom. Jon Kennedy uses this "recruitment" poster to show how this has been the case for decades. As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, let's shout out our favorite teachers and do something to lighten their load! 🍎

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Congratulations to @ualittlerockdowntown on the launch of their new educational website! Visitors will find lesson plans & digital versions of their physical exhibits. One digital exhibit, "The Story of Abby Guy," was created by current CAHC Graduate Assistant James Youngblood.

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Yes, you are reading this map correctly: it says Fort Smith, Oklahoma. The city would have served as the sister city to Fort Smith, Arkansas; however, it ultimately did not come to fruition. This map is from 1907.

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Prolific Arkansas author Charlie May Simon visited theologian and philanthropist Albert Schweitzer in Lambarene, Gabon in Africa in 1953. Schweitzer is seen floating down the Ogooue River, and this trip may have been inspiration for Simon’s 1955 book, "Secret on the Congo".

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Sports fans gathered to watch a game between Arkansas 🐗and Texas🤘in 1912. This image and many others may be found in our Sports photograph collection, circa 1890s-1938. Play ball! ⚾