The 150th anniversary of the American Civil War will be observed from 2011 to 2015. As a part of the commemoration, the Arkansas History Commission now has on its website “150 Years Ago Today: Arkansas in the Civil War,” which will feature one document for every day of the war years (January 1, 1861 through December 31, 1865). The History Commission’s collections are broad enough that a wide variety of formats—maps, photographs, diaries, letters, three-dimensional objects, newspapers, etc.—can be included, with little or no duplication of resources. It is an excellent resource for researchers seeking first-hand accounts and original documents pertaining to the war and its impact on Arkansas.
Arkansas History Commission
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
www.ark-ives.com
state.archives@arkansas.gov