@UALRCAHC

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

 Little Rock, AR 72201
ualr.edu/cahc/
Joined August 2011
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This is 2" Quadruplex videotape, the first commercial videotape format, invented in 1956! The machines needed to play this format are extremely rare, so digitizing these tapes to preserve their content is a high priority for archives. #AudioVisualHeritageDay2026
A color photograph of a small reel of 2" quadruplex videotape sitting on top of its cardboard box.

ALT A color photograph of a small reel of 2" quadruplex videotape sitting on top of its cardboard box.

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On October 24, 1966, garment workers voted to strike against the Ottenheimer Manufacturing Company. The Arkansas Union Labor Bulletin alleged police were harassing the strikers, arresting them for such minor offenses as “making a gesture with a finger at a non-striking employee.”
A black and white photograph of three women picketing and holding umbrellas underneath the watch tower of the Ottenheimer Manufacturing Company plant.

ALT A black and white photograph of three women picketing and holding umbrellas underneath the watch tower of the Ottenheimer Manufacturing Company plant.

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World Champion Junior Trick and Fancy Rope Artist Bobby Clark (real name Clack) spent his youth performing in rodeos and appearing in Hollywood westerns. In 1940, the Oklahoma native moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he posed for this photograph with the reigning Miss DeQueen.
A black and white photograph of Bobby Clark in rodeo attire, standing next to a horse. Sitting on the horse is Miss DeQueen, a young white woman wearing a cowboy hat and sash

ALT A black and white photograph of Bobby Clark in rodeo attire, standing next to a horse. Sitting on the horse is Miss DeQueen, a young white woman wearing a cowboy hat and sash

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Political cartoonist Bill Graham depicts the ongoing power struggle during the Cuban Revolution. In 1958, Fidel Castro and his revolutionaries established themselves as the 26th of July Movement against Fulgencio Batista, who overthrew the Cuban democracy in a 1952 coup d’etat.
A black and white political cartoon of Fulgencio Batista and Fidel Castro, both armed with guns, stand on the small island of Cuba fighting for control.

ALT A black and white political cartoon of Fulgencio Batista and Fidel Castro, both armed with guns, stand on the small island of Cuba fighting for control.

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Did you know #CAHC is the official repository for the James Guy Tucker, Jr. papers? The collection contains materials relating to his personal life and political career. This photograph shows Tucker and his wife, Betty, and their two daughters, Anna and Sarah.
A family of four sitting outdoors on wooden steps surrounded by trees, smiling and enjoying each other's company.

ALT A family of four sitting outdoors on wooden steps surrounded by trees, smiling and enjoying each other's company.

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When art meets life! On the left is Oscar winner Joanne Woodward in costume as Elizabeth Huckaby for the 1981 TV movie "Crisis at Central High" on CBS. On the right is the real Elizabeth Huckaby, former assistant principal at Central High. The movie was based on her memoir.
A black and white photograph of Joanne Woodward, dressed in a 1950s skirt suit, with her arm around Elizabeth Huckaby, wearing a skirt and blouse

ALT A black and white photograph of Joanne Woodward, dressed in a 1950s skirt suit, with her arm around Elizabeth Huckaby, wearing a skirt and blouse

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Did you know that Arkansas has its own version of Bigfoot? Meet the Fouke Monster, the big hairy guy depicted in this cartoon by Jon Kennedy. The monster has reportedly been seen in Miller County since the 1950s ... maybe someone will spot the monster this spooky season!
A black and white cartoon image of a hairy creature jumping over a couple in a car as they cross into Miller County, Arkansas. The cartoon is titled “Latest Arkansas Wonder.”

ALT A black and white cartoon image of a hairy creature jumping over a couple in a car as they cross into Miller County, Arkansas. The cartoon is titled “Latest Arkansas Wonder.”

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Lillian Mickel (1909-1986) was Arkansas’ first female professional photographer to create colored prints to distribute as postcards and slides. We can appreciate her rich colors in this fall scene titled, “Autumn Glamour in the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas”.
A photograph postcard that was colorized to depict the orange leaves in Autumn. A bridge and dirt road wind into the trees and a clear blue sky shines overhead.

ALT A photograph postcard that was colorized to depict the orange leaves in Autumn. A bridge and dirt road wind into the trees and a clear blue sky shines overhead.

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The Baer Memorial Temple once stood at the corner of North Sixth and C Streets in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The temple name was in honor of Bernard Baer, a German Jew who immigrated to the US in June 1867, following his death in 1888. The temple only existed from 1889 to 1919.
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What's that coming 'round the bend? Why, it's some classic cars, headed to the first Antique Automobile Fair at the Museum of Automobiles on Petit Jean Mountain! Opened in October 1964, the museum briefly supported itself by making & selling tires for these vintage vehicles.
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This historic railway landmark known as “The Narrows” is located near Beaver, Arkansas, just north of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The bridge crossed the White River. The bridge was used by the Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad, which no longer exists today.
A black and white photograph of a railroad bridge crossing.

ALT A black and white photograph of a railroad bridge crossing.

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It's #NationalCoffeeDay! ☕ We’re slowing down at the CAHC to appreciate this striking portrait from our collections. Created by artist Howard Simon and found in the Charlie May Simon papers, it reminds us to savor life’s rich and bold experiences. 🎨 How are you celebrating?
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As the school year kicks into high gear, some kids are probably happier about it than others. It looks like the students at Reynolds Elementary School in 1957 felt the same – the girl on the right looks like she might be wishing it were still summer vacation!
Three young children sit at a lunch table in an elementary school. The girl on the right side of the picture has an unhappy expression.

ALT Three young children sit at a lunch table in an elementary school. The girl on the right side of the picture has an unhappy expression.

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Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day! This photo from amateur photographer Veo Alexander of Pine Bluff, likely taken in the mid-1930s, reminds us how important hunting and fishing have been to Arkansas life and traditions. Do you have a favorite hunting or fishing memory?
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Thank goodness for modern tillers! It depicts Scott Bond plowing a field with a horse-drawn plow. Bond was born into slavery but became a millionaire in his 60s through work in the agricultural business.
A black and white photo of a mule and a man in the middle of a plowed field. The mule is hooked up to a walking plow with a man standing behind. In the background is what could be corn along with trees

ALT A black and white photo of a mule and a man in the middle of a plowed field. The mule is hooked up to a walking plow with a man standing behind. In the background is what could be corn along with trees

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Dogs will be dogs, even when their human is a future governor! For National Dogs in Politics Day, we bring you Jim Guy Tucker Jr. getting splashed with Arkansas River water by one of his champion duck hunting dogs, back in 1972. Do you have a favorite political dog?
A black and white photograph of Jim Guy Tucker Jr. sitting by the Arkansas River while a black dog shakes water off its coat and onto Tucker.

ALT A black and white photograph of Jim Guy Tucker Jr. sitting by the Arkansas River while a black dog shakes water off its coat and onto Tucker.

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If you found her here, then you are correct! Here, on the same floor as the research room but behind the research desk. We houses a selection of our collections behind the research desk, which our patrons can easily request to view for their research at Bobby L. Roberts Library.
A plush opossum sitting on a rolling cart next to some boxes.

ALT A plush opossum sitting on a rolling cart next to some boxes.

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Wanna learn more about CAHC, UA Little Rock Downtown, and Roberts Library? Be sure to mark your calendars for "We Want More History!" on September 26. Tour the UA Little Rock Downtown space from 2-3 PM and tour @CALSRobertsLib from 3-4 PM.
A color screenshot with the following text: “We Want More History! In the River Market on Saturday, September 26, 2-4 PM.”

ALT A color screenshot with the following text: “We Want More History! In the River Market on Saturday, September 26, 2-4 PM.”

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Can you find Henrietta in this room? Stay tune for Tuesday's post for the answer!
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This map shows the route taken by Confederate Major General Sterling Price as he withdrew to Little Rock. He would eventually surrender Little Rock to Union forces in September of 1863.
An old maps showing minor details of the area from Little Rock to the Meloe Bayou near Lake Conway.

ALT An old maps showing minor details of the area from Little Rock to the Meloe Bayou near Lake Conway.

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