During his tenure in the Arkansas Senate, Max Howell served under nine governors: Benjamin Laney, Sid McMath, Francis Cherry, Orval Faubus, Winthrop Rockefeller, Dale Bumpers, David Pryor, Frank White, and Bill Clinton. His archival collection (UALR.MS.0238) holds his reminiscences and…
Elected to the Arkansas Senate in 1950 to represent part of Pulaski County, he would go on to hold the office for forty-two years. He held leadership positions on more than 20 committees throughout his career including Legislative Council, Senate…
From 1978 to 1991, Howell held an annual roast of state political figures. Roastees included Bill Foster, John Paul Capps, Clarence E. Bell, W. D. “Bill” Moore, Jerry P. Bookout, and others. This fundraiser provided scholarships to needy high school…
Howell’s political career began in 1946, when he was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives from Little Rock. He served two terms. During his time as representative, he sponsored the first Freedom of Information Act bill and improvements to…
Max Howell’s political career began in 1946, when he was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives from Little Rock. He served two terms.Elected to the Arkansas Senate in 1950 to represent part of Pulaski County, he would go on to hold the office for forty-two years.
Max Howell In 1946, Max Howell was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives from Little Rock. He served 2 terms. In 1950, he was elected to the Arkansas Senate to serve part of Pulaski County. He held the office…
