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Griffith Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 2419

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains materials pertaining to the history of the Griffith family, particularly Marion P. Griffith. These include ledger pages, memo books, notes, war ration booklets, and other materials. Topics include the U. S. Civil War, orcharding, property transactions, and family genealogy.

Dates

  • circa 1834-1948

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

Marion P. Griffith was born April 16, 1831. He was appointed postmaster of McDowell, Missouri in the early 1880s, and served in that position for at least 1884-1885 and 1889. He married Louisa Catherine Johnson Henson (1844-1919) in 1861. Their children included John Jay Griffith, William D. Griffith, James M. Griffith, Charles T. Griffith, Eugene A. Griffith, Odus A. Griffith, and Priscilla Griffith. Marion P. Griffith passed away August 17, 1898, in Winslow, Arkansas.

John Jay Griffith was born March 12, 1865, in Barry County, Missouri. He married Mary Ann Jones (1872-1924) in 1892; their children included Lester Griffith, Elmer Griffith, and Adjlum/Adjum/Adam Griffith. J. J. Griffith passed away August 4, 1904, in Winslow, Arkansas.

Adjlum/Adjum/Adam Dewey Griffith was born July 25, 1898, and passed away December 26, 1983. He married Clara Ethel Robinson (1897-1980) on September 21, 1918, in Washington County, Arkansas; their children included Dewey Archibald Griffith, Thelma Griffith, and Buford Griffith.

Dewey Archibald Griffith was born March 23, 1925, in Winslow, Arkansas, and passed away April 22, 1996. He married Naomi Walker (1928-) on August 22, 1946, in Steuben, Indiana. Their son, Dewey Arch (Archie) Griffith, the collection donor, was born May 18, 1966. He is an employee of the Washington Regional Medical Center and resides in Winslow, Arkansas.

Extent

0.75 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

Materials pertaining to the history of the Griffith family, particularly Marion P. Griffith, including ledger pages, memo books, notes, and war ration booklets.

Arrangement of the Papers

Materials are arranged by format.

Acquisition Information

The Griffith Family Papers were donated to the Special Collections Department by Dewey Arch (Archie) Griffith of Winslow, Arkansas, on September 16, 2019.

Processing Information

Processed by Katrina Windon; completed in September 2019.

Creator

Source

Title
Griffith Family Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Katrina Windon
Date
September 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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