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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Louisiana Purchase to Statehood
A historical overview of the time period covering the Louisiana Purchase to the beginning of Arkansas Statehood (1803 through 1860).
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Education
Follow the development of the educational system in Arkansas. What struggles and challenges did education face historically? What were the effects of segregation, then of desegregation on the schools?
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Butler Center for Arkansas Studies: Forgotten: The Arkansas Korean War Project
To preserve the memory of the 6000 plus Arkansans who served in the Korean War, a project has been undertaken to gather and preserve all Arkansas-related Korean War related materials.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians of Arkansas
A detailed view of the Native peoples who inhabited Arkansas, both pre- and post-European contact with history, archaeology, and culture addressed. The navigation menu on the left provides links to specific periods of time and to...
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians of Arkansas Indians in the Old South
After the Louisiana Purchase, the status of the Native Americans changed from partners to a declining group whose presence conflicted with United States plans. Follow the events which changed and reshaped the lives of these Native peoples.
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Old State House Museum: "Them Dark Days": The Arkansas Slave Narratives
Read what life was like for the slave population in Arkansas in this extensive collection of eyewitness accounts. Presented in a list of main topics, then broken down into specific stories. Highly recommended!
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Old State House Museum: Arkansas Depression Era Photos
Take a pictorial journey back in time to experience the Great Depression as it occurred for many Arkansas people. Photos of the time create a visual history of the 1930's.
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Old State House Museum: Arkansas and the u.s. Mexican War
Arkansas's involvement in the U.S. - Mexican War is the focus of this detailed exhibit. The main menu lists a series of relevant topics, each of which opens to provide additional details. Highly recommended!
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Old State House Museum: John Barleycorn Must Die: The War Against Drink
The social struggle for and against drink in Arkansas is the focus of this expansive exhibit, including the Temperance and Prohibition Movements. This interactive site is divided into chronological narratives with detailed information...
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National Park Service: Arkansas Post National Memorial: History of Arkansas Post
The three hundred year old history of Arkansas Post and the many cultures who inhabited this outpost over time are the focus of this national memorial web site.
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Arkansas Heritage: Old State House Museum
The Old State House Museum is a multimedia treasure of Arkansas history, people, and culture.The main site. An informative web site; a wonderful place to visit in person to learn the history of Arkansas!
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State of Arkansas: Arkansas History Timelines
The main web site for timelines of Arkansas history. Click on any of the 4 time periods located along the top menu bar; Each opens to display dates and events and maps.
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Cotton Industry
Cotton has long been an important and successful part of the economy and history of Arkansas. This is an overview of the cotton industry from the early days of plantations, slaves, immigrant workers to today's productive source of...
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University of Arkansas Libraries: Land of (Un)equal Opportunity
A vast collection of records and photographs that documents the struggle for equality in Arkansas by African Americans, women, and Japanese Americans. Timeline, lesson plans, and similar resources available for added depth.
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Arkansas State Parks: Arkansas History at Arkansas State Parks [Pdf]
Downloadable pamphlet highlights evidence of Arkansas history and geography as seen in its state parks.
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University of Arkansas: Arkansas Historical Association: Slavery in Arkansas
A series of lesson plans and teaching activities on slavery in Arkansas are provided for educators.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Indians Before Europeans
An account of the pre-European lives of the indigenous tribes of Arkansas. The time period covered extends from the Ice Age to the arrival of Spaniard De Soto.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: First Encounters Native Tribes and Spaniards
An account of early contacts and effects between the Native Americans of Arkansas and the Spaniards led by De Soto.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Caddo Indians of Arkansas
An overview of the Quapaw tribe of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, social organization.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Chickasaw Indians of Arkansas
This site offers a brief history of the Chickasaw Tribe before and after contact with Europeans. It also offers brief histories of first the contact of other tribes with Europeans.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Natchez Indians of Arkansas
An overview of the Natchez Indians of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, economy, and social organization.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Quapaw Indians of Arkansas
An overview of the Quapaw Indians of Arkansas including their daily life, traditions, clothes, and social organization.
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Arkansas Archeological Survey: Tunica & Koroa Indians of Arkansas
An overview of the Tunica and Koroa tribes of Arkansas including their daily life, beliefs, social organization, and the effects of contact with Europeans.
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Historic Arkansas Museum: Arkansas Timeline
A timeline of major events (1819-1861) in the history of the state of Arkansas. Click on any date for more detailed information to appear.