The End The project ended in March 2017 with a reception and the opening of a virtual exhibit. We had a great time and learned tons from our work on this project and will always remain grateful to the National…
Dialogue with Jim Guy Tucker
Dialogue with Jim Guy Tucker Jim Guy Tucker served as a U.S. representative from the 2nd Congressional District of Arkansas from 1977 to 1979. During his term, Tucker ran his own television and radio program, “Dialogue with Jim Guy Tucker.” The…
James Guy Tucker, Sr. (1894-1964)
James Guy Tucker, Sr. (1894-1964) While understandably much has been written in this blog on the life of Governor Jim Guy Tucker, his family heritage is as important as his public life. This month’s post focuses on his father, James…
Born-digital Materials
Born-Digital Materials My job with AV As graduate assistant, I am responsible for the audiovisual materials of the James Guy Tucker, Jr., Papers. Much of my time for the past year and a half has been spent digitizing audio and…
Tucker’s Political Beginnings
Jim Guy Tucker’s service to the public as Prosecuting Attorney and Attorney General is often overshadowed by his tenure as Governor. Tucker graduated from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville School of Law in May 1968 and immediately began his law career. In…
Capital for a Day
Capital for a Day Arkansas consists of diverse regions with differing terrains, climates, industries, and—ultimately—concerns. To properly represent citizens across the state, the central government must know what specific issues each region faces. Governor Jim Guy Tucker believed that the…
Betty Tucker, A Woman of Accomplishment
Betty Tucker, A Woman of Accomplishment In the month of February we celebrate Valentine’s Day and the idea of love. While processing the Jim Guy Tucker papers, the question one asks is what type of woman would Jim Guy Tucker…
White House Conference on Families
White House Conference on Families On January 30, 1978, President Jimmy Carter announced his intention to hold a White House Conference on Families (WHCF). Carter envisioned the goals of the conference were to examine the strengths, challenges, and how family…
Arkansas Prison Reform
Arkansas Prison Reform During Jim Guy Tucker’s career as both a lawyer and politician, he demonstrated his passion for stopping crime. He fought to bring those who broke the law to justice and give the victims of crime some sense…
Political Advertisements
Political Advertisements Amongst many other items, the James Guy Tucker, Jr. Papers has over thirty-six videos featuring political advertisements for Arkansas elections during the early 1990s. The majority of these ads feature Tucker and his opponents campaigning for Arkansas lieutenant…