Southern Memorial Association of Washington County Records

Collection

Identifier: MC 1029

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Scope and Content Note

This collection contains three volumes of their records. The volumes are primarily association minutes. Also included are biographies of deceased association members, a constitution and bylaws, and membership lists.

Dates

1897-1934

Creator

Southern Memorial Association of Washington County (Ark.) (Organization)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Access Restrictions Apply: Original volumes are restricted due to fragility. Microfilm is available for patron access.

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

The Southern Memorial Association of Washington County was organized in 1872 for the purpose of creating a Confederate veterans cemetery.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

The records are on one reel of microfilm, housed in Special Collections.

Acquisition Information

Record books of the Southern Memorial Association were filmed for preservation purposes by the Special Collections Division in May 1990. Volumes 2 and 3 were accessioned in the 1960s. Volume 1 was donated to Special Collections by Jewell Benbrook Hamblen Giles, Treasurer of the association, February 14, 1990. The records are on one reel of microfilm, housed in Special Collections.