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Arkansas's rich folklore tradition is treated in this collection of eight essays covering the history of folklore research in the state, traditional songs and music, "tall tales," folk architecture, traditional foods and their preparation, superstitions and beliefs, and festivals and celebrations. Includes extensive bibliographies of reference works, and audio and video recordings. ... Read more

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Good Intro to Arkansas Folklore
An interesting introductory chapter describes the scope of materials that comprise Arkansas folklore, and subsequent chapters outline a history of folklore research in the state.These chapters are useful for discovering sources for researching folklore in Arkansas.The remaining chapters explore topics such as traditional music, storytelling, folk belief, vernacular architecture, foodways, and festivals that are characteristic of Arkansas's traditional culture.The writing is rich and compelling, and the book provides a clear idea of distinctive forms of folklore from the state.The chapter on folk music in Arkansas is especially good, and the discussion of genres and musicians from the Arkansas provides a fine introduction to the topic of traditional music in general.Arkansas, in particular, has a rich legacy of important contributions to American folk music, and the thorough discussion of Arkansans' contributions to old-time, blues, gospel, and country music is remarkable.I also enjoyed the chapters on foodways and vernacular architecture as they provide good overviews of important topics within these subjects. ... Read more

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Genealogy and Autobiography of the first minister of a Southern Baptist Church in Imperial California, photos, family trees, clippings, Arkansas, Georgia, California. Primary family names are Evans and Maxwell. ... Read more

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A walk back into my life.
This book is about the village where I grew up, so for me it's a great "memory book"! ... Read more

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Columbia County, Arkansas Census 1880 South West Arkansas Genealogy Society. Tenth Federal Population Census. Hardcover book 1989.Great genealogical resource. Bound in red cloth covered boards with titles in gilt on front and spine. Contains 289 pages plus index. Large format measuring 8-1/2 X 11-1/4. ... Read more

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The Historical Arkansas Book Collection is a collection of 35 volumes relating to the history of Arkansas and its people primarily in the 18th and 19th centuries. Several of the volumes have great period illustrations and portraits of relevant historical figures. Here are the computer requirements to run and operate this CD. You must have a PC running Windows or a Macintosh running OS X or higher software and a web browser. All the manuals in this disk are in DJVU format. This format allows you to page through the manuals, enlarge pages for better viewing and print the individual pages or entire manual as well as many other things. The viewer is very intuitive to use and has a full help system to answer any questions you may have about its more advanced features. The viewer is included on the CD. ... Read more

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In this visual history—the Hanley brothers’ most extensive book yet—readers will trace many towns’ humble beginnings, with wooden-frame structures lining rutted dirt streets teeming with wagons, horses, and mules. The evolution of towns such as Walnut Ridge, Bentonville, Little Rock, and Lake Village, as well as tiny hamlets such as Black Rock and Ponca, unfolds before readers’ eyes. Scenes from the 1950s feature stores such as Ben

Franklin, OTASCO,and Western Auto.Success stories of Main Street preservation and revitalization in El

Dorado, Siloam Springs, Conway, and Harrison show how local elders have set an example for other towns. ... Read more

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A Unique View of Arkansas
Steven and Ray Hanley are the ultimate as collectors of old postcards. Their knowledge in this area translates into a fascinating social history in their new book, Main Street Arkansas. Dozens of images show how towns all across the state of Arkansas developed and how the concept of "the main street" was central to business and social life. If you grew up in Arkansas, or have relatives there, you're going to want to add this book to your collection of family history.

A must for those who want to better understand Arkansas or who just love the state
Arkansas is a state which much of the country doesn't truly understand. "Main Street Arkansas: The Hearts of Arkansas Cities and Towns - As Portrayed in Postcards and Photographs" provides a glimpse at the state throughout history that many can't even pronounce properly. Using postcards as snapshots of history and the main street of its city, it provides a unique picture of the state's advancement, with a focus up to World War I. "Main Street Arkansas" is a must for those who want to better understand Arkansas or who just love the state.
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lists of research material available ... Read more