Key Term Taxonomy: race

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:…

Bennie “Mama” McGuire, midwife

Bennie “Mama” McGuire, midwife Bennie “Mama” McGuire walks down the street with her bag. She was a native of Marked Tree and started working as a midwife in 1916, ca. 1971. African Americans photograph collection, ca. 1890-1954 (UALR.PH.0052) Date: 1971…

Mamie Odessa Hale Garland training program

Mamie Odessa Hale Garland training program Photo 2: Training program conducted by Mamie Odessa Hale Garland at J.S. Phelix High School for African Americans, 1951. Women in Arkansas photograph collection, ca. 1850s-1980s (UALR.PH.0067) Date: 1951 Physical Format: 5 x 7…

Mamie Odessa Hale Garland helping new mother and baby

Mamie Odessa Hale Garland helping new mother and baby Photo 1: Mamie Odessa Hale Garland, a midwife, helps a new mother and her baby, not dated, ca. late 1940s/early 1950s. Women in Arkansas photograph collection, ca. 1850s-1980s (UALR.PH.0067) Date: 1945-1955…

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.…

Midwifery and Race

Midwifery and Race Theme: Women of Arkansas Grade Levels: 7-8 9-12 Time Period: 1940-1971 Introduction For centuries, pregnant people all over the world relied on midwives to assist them during labor. Midwives typically did not attend any specialized schools but…

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…

Minstrelsy

Minstrelsy Theme: Race and American Society Grade Levels: 9-12 Time Period: 1877-1930 Introduction Minstrel shows, also called minstrelsy, were a type of theatrical performance, in which actors played figures based on racial stereotypes. They were very popular in the United…

Morris Brothers Musical Comedy Company

Morris Brothers Musical Comedy Company Morris Brothers Musical Comedy Company members pose outside of house. From left to right: Jim Morris, Laura Walker Morris, Perry Morris, Cahal Morris, and an unidentified Morris brother, ca. 1912. Morris Family Photograph Collection (UALR.PH.0084)…