Arkadelphia Daughters of the American Revolution records OBU.0052

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1 Arkadelphia Daughters of the American Revolution records OBU.0052 Finding aid prepared by Phyllis Kinnison This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit August 30, 2012 Describing Archives: A Content Standard Ouachita Baptist University Library 4/11/ Ouachita Street Box 3742 Arkadelphia, Arkansas, Clark County, kinnisonp@obu.edu

2 Table of Contents Summary Information... 3 Biographical/Historical Note... 4 Scope and Contents... 4 Administrative Information...4 Related Materials... 5 Collection Inventory... 6 Series I : Scrapbooks...6 Series II : Yearbooks...6 Series III. 1978, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, undated: Programs...6 Series IV , undated: Newsletters and magazines... 6 Series V. Undated: Minutes... 6 Series VI : Financial documents... 6 Series VII. Undated: Letters...6 Series VIII. Undated: Microfilm index... 6 Series IX. Undated: Flags Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository Ouachita Baptist University Library Creator Daughters of the American Revolution.. Arkadelphia Chapter.. Title Arkadelphia Daughters of the American Revolution records Date Extent 2.2 Cubic feet 2 archive boxes Language English Language of Materials English Preferred Citation Arkadelphia Daughters of the Ameriacn Revolution records. Clark County Historical Association Collection. Riley-Hickingbotham Special Collections, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. - Page 3 -

4 Biographical/Historical Note The Arkadelphia chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized on June 9, On that date, thirteen women who had established the Revolutionary War records of their ancestors became members of the group at the home of Mrs. Dougald McMillan, Organizing Regent. The Arkadelphia chapter aimed to arouse patriotic interest in the history of the country primarily through the study of Revolutionary ancestors, their hardships, their virtues, and their achievements. Scope and Contents Since its founding, the Arkadelphia chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has actively worked in the community, creating a body of historical materials documenting their efforts. This collection includes scrapbooks, yearbooks, directories, by-laws and resolutions, programs, newsletters and magazines, correspondence, minutes, and financial records of the local group from the time of its organization in 1916 through The materials are arranged by format. Administrative Information Publication Information Ouachita Baptist University Library 4/11/2011 Conditions Governing Access This collection is open for research. Manuscripts may only be photocopied by Special Collections staff. Conditions Governing Use Permission to examine archival materials does not constitute permission to publish. Any publication of such materials beyond the limits of fair use requires specific prior written permission. Requests for permission to publish should be addressed in writing to the Head of Special Collections, Riley- Hickingbotham Library, 410 Ouachita Street, Box 3742, Arkadelphia, AR When permission - Page 4 -

5 to publish is granted, two copies of the publication will be requested for the Riley-Hickingbotham Library Special Collections. Related Materials Related Archival Materials Arkadelphia Chapter of the Daughters of the Ameriacn Revolution records (on deposit). Ouachita Baptist University Collection. Riley-Hickingbotham Special Collections, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. DAR Magazines collection. Ouachita Baptist University Collection. Riley-Hickingbotham Special Collections, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Small manuscript 6: scrapbook, Small Manuscripts Collection: Ouachita Baptist University Collection. Riley-Hickingbotham Special Collections, Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas. - Page 5 -

6 Series I : Scrapbooks Collection Inventory Series I : Scrapbooks Series II : Yearbooks Series III. 1978, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, undated: Programs Series IV , undated: Newsletters and magazines Series V. Undated: Minutes Series VI : Financial documents Series VII. Undated: Letters Series VIII. Undated: Microfilm index Series IX. Undated: Flags - Page 6 -