Dr. Joycelyn Elders, pediatrician and public health administrator

Dr. Joycelyn Elders, pediatrician and public health administrator Photo 5: Dr. Joycelyn Elders (b. 1933), pediatrician and public health administrator. She was the second woman, second person of color, and first African American to serve as Surgeon General of the…

Charlie May Simon at book signing

Charlie May Simon at book signing Photo 4: Charlie May Simon (1897–1977) signs a book for a young fan. Simon was an author known primarily for her children’s literature . Charlie May Simon Papers, 1927-1977 (UALR.MS.0006) Date: undated Physical Format:…

Florence Price Smith, composer

Florence Price Smith, composer Photo 3: Florence Smith Price (1888-1953). She was the first female African American composer in the United States, whose work was performed by a symphony orchestra, not dated. African Americans photograph collection, ca. 1890-1954 (UALR.PH.0052) Date:…

Roberta Waugh Fulbright (1874-1953)

Roberta Waugh Fulbright (1874-1953) Photo 7: Roberta Waugh Fulbright (1874-1953) was the owner and publisher of the Northwest Arkansas Times, not dated, ca. early 20th century. Women in Arkansas photograph collection, ca. 1850s-1980s (UALR.PH.0067) Date: undated Physical Format: black and…

Charlotte Stephens portrait

Charlotte Stephens portrait Photo 4: Charlotte Stephens (1854-1951), the first African American teacher in the Little Rock school district, worked as a teacher for 70 years, not dated. Women in Arkansas photograph collection, ca. 1850s-1980s (UALR.PH.0067) Date: undated Physical Format:…

Arkansas Women and World War I

Arkansas Women and World War 1 Theme: Arkansas and the World Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1918 Introduction When World War I broke out in Europe in 1914, American women immediately organized to assist with the war effort. After…

Trailblazers (Grades 7-12)

Trailblazers (Grades 7-12) Theme: Women of Arkansas Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1854-1980 Introduction A Trailblazer is a person who leads the way in any new field or endeavor; someone who is among the firsts in a particular field.…

Trailblazers (K-4)

Trailblazers (K-4) Theme: Women of Arkansas Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1854-1980 Introduction A Trailblazer is a person who leads the way in any new field or endeavor; someone who is among the firsts in a particular field. Another related…

Black Church and Community Organization

Black Church and Community Organization Theme: Race and American Society Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1900-1950 Introduction The Black Church has been historically one of the most important institutions for African American communities. During the centuries when African Americans…