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William Miner Taylor Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1556

Scope and Content Note

Materials include William Miner Taylor's business books from his store and cotton gin, Ruth Taylor Fortenberry's account of growing up in Mississippi County, her mother's memories, and other books and articles she collected about Mississippi County, Arkansas.

Dates

  • 1902-1991

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

William Miner Taylor was a cotton grower, ginner, and merchant in Keiser, Mississippi County, Arkansas. The papers comprise records of his store and cotton gin in Keiser.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by topic.

Acquisition Information

The William Miner Taylor Papers were donated to the Special Collections Department, University of Arkansas Libraries, on July 29, 2004 by Ruth Taylor Fortenberry of Arlington, Texas.

Processing Information

Processed by William J. Bludworth; completed in March 2010.

Creator

Source

Title
William Miner Taylor Papers
Status
Completed
Author
William J. Bludworth
Date
2010
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