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The Elaine Race Massacre: Red Summer In Arkansas

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Soliders escorted many black residents to makeshift stockades, where soldiers interigated them to get names of PFHUA members. Courtesy of the Arkansas State Archives.

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About the Exhibit

"Elaine Race Massacre: Red Summer in Arkansas" explores the events and consequences of the Elaine Race Massacre, the deadliest racial conflict in Arkansas history. The exhibit is an interactive experience based on historical resources, including photographs from the town of Elaine, Phillips County, and Arkansas, essays from scholars around the state written for a broad audience, as well as educational resources based on Arkansas state curriculum standards.

DISCLAIMER: This virtual exhibit is an introductory, rather than exhaustive, approach to the 1919 Elaine Massacre. Please explore the many resources linked in the exhibit for a more in-depth look at this important event.

About CAHC

The UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture , located in Little Rock's River Market District, offers a collection of historic materials related to Arkansas history. The Center's resources include the National Dunbar Historic Collection and the Little Rock School Crisis Collection, and covers several governors, civil rights, non-profit organizations, and businesses.

Learn More

You can access our collections on Arkansas history:

401 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Research Room Hours
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday

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A digital exhibit by UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture. Published 2019. Supported by Reykjavik.

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