J. Funkhouser Collection

Collection

Identifier: MC 2104

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Scope and Content Note

This collection is comprised of three published books and four ledgers dating from 1837 to 1897. The ledgers record financial transactions from the Funkhouser's store and transfers of land in Washington County, Arkansas.

Dates

1837-1915
Majority of material found within 1837-1897

Creator

Funkhouser, Jacob (Person)

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

Use of original materials restricted due to fragile condition. Please consult the Head of Special Collections.

No Interlibrary Loan.

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

Biographical Note

The Funkhouser family, including Henry Funkhouser and his son, Jacob Funkhouser, moved to Northwest Arkansas from Pennsylvania circa 1830. Henry Funkhouser was one of the first orchardists in the area and set many acres of apples. He also operated a store and a blacksmith shop.

In the mid-1850s, Dr. Jacob Funkhouser moved the Funkhouser store to Summers, Arkansas, where he was the first resident physician and he was responsible for the first church, named Forest Hill. The church building also served as the first school in Summers. Dr. Jacob Funkhouser owned one of the largest farms in Summers, about 600 acres, and was married to Elizabeth Cole.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (5 boxes, 1 OV Framed Item)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials arranged by topic.

Acquisition Information

The J. Funkhouser Collection was donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries, on March 28, 2016 by Roger and Linda Birk of Kirkwood, Missouri.