Encyclopedia of Arkansas - Everything to Know about the 25th State
The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage.
Arkansas Overview - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Jun 15, 2019 · Arkansas was readmitted to the Union in 1868 with Republicans in charge of all levels of government. Reconstruction provided the state’s former slaves their first real political power, and many African Americans rose to high positions of authority within state government and civic organizations.
Arkansas State Archives - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Apr 24, 2024 · The Arkansas State Archives (ASA), located in Little Rock (Pulaski County), is the official state archives of Arkansas and houses the state’s largest collection of documents, publications, photographs, and other material relating to Arkansas history.
Arkansas History on the Web - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Special thanks to the Department of Arkansas Heritage. Additional support provided by the Arkansas Humanities Council. Additional support provided by the Arkansas General Assembly.
Geography and Geology - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Dec 4, 2023 · Geography has played an important and continuing role in the history and culture of Arkansas. From settlement patterns to Civil War battlefields to centers of economic development and political party affiliation , geographic patterns are obvious.
Early Twentieth Century, 1901 through 1940 - Encyclopedia of …
May 21, 2024 · Arkansas faced a number of opportunities and challenges in the first four decades of the twentieth century. Not only did the state introduce some significant initiatives in response to the multi-faceted reform movement known as progressivism, it also endured race riots, natural disasters, and severe economic problems.
Native Americans - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Oct 15, 2024 · Arkansas was home to Native Americans long before Europeans arrived. The first explorers met Indians whose ancestors had occupied the region for thousands ...
Civil War through Reconstruction, 1861 through 1874
Jun 6, 2024 · The Civil War was one of the greatest disasters in Arkansas history. More than 10,000 Arkansans—Black and white, Union and Confederate—lost their lives. Thousands of others were wounded. Devastation was widespread, and property losses ran …
Entries by Category - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
1875 - 1900 Post-Reconstruction through the Gilded Age. 1901 - 1940 Early Twentieth Century. 1941 - 1967 World War II through the Faubus Era. 1968 - 2022 Divergent Prosperity and the Arc of Reform. 2023 - the Present Modern Era.
About the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas - Encyclopedia of …
History of the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas. The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a project of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is the only state encyclopedia in the country to be produced by a public library system.