Wilson, Arkansas, Photograph Collection

Collection

Identifier: MC 2252

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Scope and Content Note

The collection includes more than 40 photographs. Images depict people and buildings in Wilson. Notable subjects include an actress named "Pitty" interacting with talent scouts from MGM Studios; resident Dora Merrill; a minstrel show featuring male performers in black face and women's drag; and the Wilson Theater. It should be noted that only a few photographs have identified dates; all photographs fall within the time span of ca. 1930-1966.

Dates

circa 1930-1986

Creator

Whayne, Jeannie (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

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

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

Biographical Note

Wilson (Mississippi County, Arkansas) was founded in 1886 by Robert E. Lee Wilson to manage local logging and related operations of what would later become R.E. Lee Wilson and Co. Located in the flood plains of the Mississippi River, Wilson initially served as a labor camp. As land was cleared during logging operations, enterprises became more focused on agriculture, especially cotton. With increased prosperity, more workers were needed, and Wilson developed into a town for company employees with amenities including health services, housing, and schools. Wilson remained unincorporated until 1959.

Extent

.3 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Abstract

The collection contains photographs of Wilson, Mississippi County, Arkansas, dating from circa 1930-1966.

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by subject in six folders.

Acquisition Information

The Wilson, Arkansas, Photograph Collection was donated to the Special Collections Department, University of Arkansas Libraries, on October 13, 2017, by Jeannie Whayne of Fayetteville, Arkansas.