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Betty E. Lile Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1455

Scope and Content Note

Papers pertain to the participation of Betty E. Lile's husband, R. A. Lile, in the events of the fall of 1957 when attempts to desegregate Central High School in Little Rock resulted in deployment of Federal troops and a major crisis.

Dates

  • 1971-1997

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).

Extent

1.25 Linear Feet (1 oversized box)

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The papers were donated to the University Libraries by Betty E. Lile on March 8, 2002.

Processing Information

Processed by Ethel C. Simpson, Special Collections Division, University of Arkansas Libraries, Fayetteville, Arkansas, March 2002.

Creator

Source

Title
Betty E. Lile Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Ethel C. Simpson
Date
2002
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