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Center for Arkansas History and Culture

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The Center for Arkansas History and Culture (CAHC) at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock strives to be a unique and reliable resource that explores and promotes Arkansas’ rich history through identifying, collecting, and preserving Arkansas records that are of enduring value to the state.

Mission

The UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture collects, keeps safe, and makes available Arkansas history that connects people to each other and their shared experience.

About the Exhibit

Victor “Vic” Frederick Snyder is a Vietnam veteran, family physician, and lawyer who served as an Arkansas state senator from 1991 to 1996 and as a U.S. Representative for Arkansas' Second Congressional District from 1997 to 2011.

“Victor F. Snyder: The Courage and Commitment for Congress" highlights Snyder's life and career in political office, including his politics, his legislative efforts, and his service to the constituents of Central Arkansas. The exhibit also features curriculum guides for educators to use in the classroom.

Project Contributors

Dr. Deborah Baldwin
Associate Provost
Center for Arkansas History and Culture

Dr. David Baylis
Assistant Professor of History
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

LTC Devon Cockrell
District Aide
Office of Congressman Vic Snyder

Dr. John C. Davis
Associate Professor of Political Science
University of Arkansas at Monticello

Jessica Erwin
Processing Archivist
Center for Arkansas History and Culture

Katie Hargis
Senior Legislative Assistant
Office of Congressman Vic Snyder

Jen Holman
Press Secretary and Washington Scheduler
Office of Congressman Vic Snyder

Maria Hoskins
Senior District Staff
Office of Congressman Vic Snyder

Abby Jaquez
Undergraduate Intern
Center for Arkansas History and Culture

Kaye Lundgren
Archival Assistant
Center for Arkansas History and Culture

Laura McClellan
Assistant Director
Center for Arkansas History and Culture

Timothy Nutt
Director
UAMS Historical Research Center

Dr. Jess Porter
Executive Director
Center for Arkansas History and Culture

Brian Rodgers
Community Relations Liaison
Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

James Savage
Legislative Director and Chief of Staff
Office of Congressman Vic Snyder

Emily Summers
Processing Archivist
Center for Arkansas History and Culture

Elise Tanner
Director of Digital Projects and Initiatives
Center for Arkansas History and Culture