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Gallaher, Rhyne, and Wilkerson Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1057

Scope and Content Note

This collection contains handwritten papers of the three family's complex connections. They are placed in the beginning of the collection to orientate the researcher. Financial materials concerning Menone Wilkerson, Wyatt Wilkerson, and the Gallahers are included. Other materials include school and graduation materials for Wyatt Wilkerson, newspaper clippings about the three families, photographs, certificates, diplomas, and two bibles owned by the Rhynes.

Dates

  • 1847-1978

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

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

All three families have connections to Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas. The Wilkersons, Rhynes, and Gallahers were all connected through geographical location, work, and marriages. James A. Gallaher was a municipal court judge in Sebastian County during the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's and appointed Wyatt Wilkerson as Sebastian County Clerk. Wyatt Wilkerson and Woods Wilkerson Jr. were brothers and sons of Woods Wilkerson Sr. and Menone Wilkerson. James Gallaher and Wyatt Wilkerson were also members of the American Yeoman Society.

Thomas Jefferson Gallaher and Eliza Jane Rhyne Gallaher were the parents of James A. Gallaher.

Extent

4.25 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by topic.

Acquisition Information

The Gallaher, Rhyne, and Wilkerson Family Papers were donated to the Special Collections Department, University of Arkansas Libraries, on July 6, 1990, by Sadie Kate Meek.

Processing Information

Processed by Nicholas Candido; completed in August 2009.

Title
Gallaher, Rhyne, and Wilkerson Family Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Nicholas Candido
Date
August 2009
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444