Category: Special Collections

Processing the John Stubblefield Papers: Working with Media in a Collection of Papers

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  • Publication date April 6, 2018

Special Collections is pleased to announce that it has formally begun processing the papers of John Stubblefield. John Stubblefield was an African-American jazz saxophonist who originally hailed from Little Rock before moving on to Chicago and then New York. Stubblefield performed with other jazz greats, including Miles Davis and Charles Mingus. Stubblefield’s association with Mingus…Continue Reading Processing the John Stubblefield Papers: Working with Media in a Collection of Papers

Remembering Dr. King 50 Years Later

April 4, 2018 is a somber anniversary, marking 50 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The University of Arkansas Libraries remembers his life and contributions. To commemorate the historic milestone, the University of Arkansas joins with universities, museums, and other institutions around the country to ring bells 39 times at 6:01 pm. on April 4th. Here are some other selections from Special Collections highlighting the impact of King’s legacy on Arkansas and the effect of his death at the University of Arkansas. …Continue Reading Remembering Dr. King 50 Years Later