Special Collections awarded NHPRC grant to process the James D. Bales Papers, largest in department’s history.

Bales taught at Harding College in Searcy from 1944-1981 and became nationally known for his conservative political activism and his anticommunist stance. The National Historical Publications and Records Commission award is for $73,989. See the UARK Newswire article on the grant for more information….Continue Reading Special Collections awarded NHPRC grant to process the James D. Bales Papers, largest in department’s history.

Celebrating Black History Month with the Ozark Folksong Collection

Charlotte Stephens

Among the more than 4600 recordings available digitally through the Ozark Folksong Collection—the largest collection of Ozark folksongs available anywhere—there are several examples of folk songs and stories from the African American tradition in Arkansas. We have highlighted the work of remarkable Arkansans such as Charlotte Stephens and others included in the collection in celebration of Black History Month….Continue Reading Celebrating Black History Month with the Ozark Folksong Collection