“A Continuum of Tenacity: Arkansas’ African American Attorneys,” curated by Catherine Wallack, includes handwritten legal documents, photos and newspaper clippings from attorneys with ties to Arkansas….Continue Reading African American Attorneys Exhibit on Display for Black History Month
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History’s Samuel Ownbey to Present on Tee Davis Feb. 4
Samuel Ownbey, a graduate student in history, will give a presentation on Tee Davis, who spent 10 years in prison after defending his home from an intruder. The presentation will be at 5 p.m. Feb. 4 in Mullins 130….Continue Reading History’s Samuel Ownbey to Present on Tee Davis Feb. 4
Mingus Dynasty Quartet to Play Free Concert at Faulkner Performing Arts Center
Join us for a night of free jazz music with the Mingus Dynasty Quartet in honor of the late John Stubblefield at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in the Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center. …Continue Reading Mingus Dynasty Quartet to Play Free Concert at Faulkner Performing Arts Center
Campus in 1969, Part II: Dixie, Nixon, and the “Game of the Century”
In Part II of this exploration of the University of Arkansas campus in 1969, we look at the controversy and racial tensions ahead of the “Game of the Century,” when the Razorbacks hosted Texas on December 6, 1969. …Continue Reading Campus in 1969, Part II: Dixie, Nixon, and the “Game of the Century”
A Little More Leaven: Favorite Recipes and Recipe Books
One challenge associated with curating an exhibit is deciding what to leave out. Some items are too large or too fragile to be put in the case, and there is a finite amount of space. This post highlights some of the stories that we wish we could have included in our recent exhibit, Arkansas from Scratch: Recipes for Changing Communities….Continue Reading A Little More Leaven: Favorite Recipes and Recipe Books
Campus in 1969, Part 1: Ali and Ginsberg visit Arkansas
Fifty years ago, the United States was undergoing tremendous change and challenges, and the University of Arkansas in 1969 had its own share of controversy and excitement. Guest speakers such as Muhhammad Ali brought new ideas to the students in Fayetteville, and the campus saw protests and remarkable events draw national attention. In this first of two blogs, we look at the counterculture on campus though the lens of remarkable guest speakers. …Continue Reading Campus in 1969, Part 1: Ali and Ginsberg visit Arkansas