UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture
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 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 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) 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…
Helon H. Arlitt, first female pilot in Jefferson County and one of the earliest in the state, with airplane Photo 5: Helon H. Arlitt, first female pilot in Jefferson County and one of the earliest in the state, ca. 1920.…
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:…
Emily Alquest, photographer in Paragould Photo 3: Emily Alquest, who owned and operated her own photographic studio in Paragould after working for a male photographer in the early 1900s, not dated, ca. early 20th century. Women in Arkansas photograph collection,…
Emma Thompson Morris, rice farmer in Prairie Longue, Arkansas Photo 2: Emma Thompson Morris (1858-1917). She inherited a farm after her husband’s death. Her experiments with rice culture on Prairie Longue in 1902 made her the first successful rice farmer…
Dr. Fannie M. Cooper, dentist in Little Rock in 1895 Photo 1: Dr. Fannie M. Cooper, a dentist in Little Rock in 1895. She was listed in the bulletin for the Atlanta Exposition as one who “takes High Rank among…
Mrs. Hunt and Miss Erle Chambers, Arkansas’ first two female legislators Photo 2: Mrs. Frances Hunt of Pine Bluff (right) and Miss Erle Chambers of Little Rock (left) walk down a street. They were Arkansas’s first two female legislators, 1923.…
Season’s Greetings card featuring a family photograph of Jim Guy, Betty, Sarah, and Anna Tucker Photo 8: Season’s Greetings card featuring a family photograph of Jim Guy, Betty, Sarah, and Anna Tucker, ca. 1992. James Guy Tucker, Jr., Papers (UALR.MS.0004)…
Kanis family in Big Rock Photo 7: Ferdinand Kanis and family pose for a portrait. Clockwise starting from his left is Emelia Louise, his wife; Margarethe Wilhelmina Thoma; John Ferdinand; Katherine Margarethe “Minnie,” and Edward, ca. 1890. Arkansas German Families…
Bob Burns and family Photo 6: The Burns family: Bob Burns, Mrs. Burns, Farrar Burns, ca. 1900. Arkansas Small Manuscripts Collection, 1823-1986 (UALR.MS.0207) Date: 1900 Physical Format: 5 x 7 in. black and white photographic prints See this item’s catalog…
Todd family in Alabama Photo 5: The Todd family poses for a portrait, including James R. Todd (husband), Corine S. Todd (wife), and Alfred Todd (twin brother), ca. 1890. African Americans photograph collection, ca. 1890-1954 (UALR.PH.0052) Date: 1890 Physical Format:…
Furushiro family at Jerome Relocation Center Photo 4: The Furushiro family pose for a group portrait in front of the Jerome Relocation Center. Lily Furushiro is second far left in back next to her husband, Bill; Lily’s father, Yoshito Furushiro,…
Group portrait of John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s family Photo 3: Group portrait of John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s family, ca. 1918-1930s. Winthrop Rockefeller Collection, 1912-1973 (UALR.MS.0001) Date: 1918-1930 Physical Format: photographic prints black and white See this item’s catalog record https://arstudies.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll1/id/402…
Rockefeller family portrait at Christmas Photo 2: A portrait of the Rockefeller family (extended) gathered together at Christmas., 1955. Winthrop Rockefeller Collection, 1912-1973 (UALR.MS.0001) Date: 1955 Physical Format: photographic prints black and white See this item’s catalog record https://arstudies.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll1/id/409/rec/1 More…
Edward Nichols family, ca. 1930s Photo 1: The Edward Nichols family pose for a portrait. Individuals include: back row, left to right: Robert, Rubye, Calvin, Carri, Edward, Jr., J. W; front row, left to right: Floyd, Gladys, Lena, Edward, Sr.,…
First and second grade class portrait in Huntington Photo 6: First and second grade class portrait in Huntington, 1926. Education photograph collection, ca. 1880-1930 (UALR.PH.0011). Date: 1926 Physical Format: photographic prints sepia 8 x 10 in. See this item’s catalog…
School for African American children Photo 5: Students stand outside of school for African American children in Fayetteville, Arkansas, not dated, ca. 1870s-1890s. F. P. Rose Photograph Collection, 1820-1961 (UALR.PH.0103). Date: undated Physical Format: photographic prints black and white 4.5…
Rubeye Nichols Lambert with Lambert Wing School students in Sheridan Photo 4: Rubeye Nichols Lambert with Lambert Wing School students in Sheridan, 1938. African Americans photograph collection, ca. 1890-1954 (UALR.PH.0052) Date: 1938 Physical Format: photographic prints black and white 5…
School children at Belle Point School in Fort Smith Photo 3: School children at Belle Point School in Fort Smith, 1890-1895. Education photograph collection, ca. 1880-1930 (UALR.PH.0011) Date: 1890-1895 Physical Format: photographic prints sepia 4.25 x 6.5 in. See this…
School group in Uniontown Photo 2: School group in Uniontown, 1910. Education photograph collection, ca. 1880-1930 (UALR.PH.0011) Date: 1910 Physical Format: photographic prints sepia 8 x 10 in. See this item’s catalog record https://arstudies.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p15728coll1/id/2031/rec/2 More from this collection Education photograph…
School group probably in Crawford County or Madison County Photo 1: School group probably in Crawford County or Madison County, 1880s. Education photograph collection, ca. 1880-1930 (UALR.PH.0011) Date: 1880 Physical Format: photographic prints sepia 5 x 8 in. See this…
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) 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…
Chronology (Schools and Family) Theme: Change Over Time Grade Levels: K-4 Time Period: 1880-1955 Introduction In this activity, you will look at old photos of different schools and families. These photos will help us learn how schools and families have…