Presidents of the University of Arkansas

1871-73 — Noah P. Gates1873-75 — Albert W. Bishop1875-77 — Noah P. Gates1877-84 — Daniel H. Hill1884-87 — George M. Edgar1887-94 — Edward H. Murfee1894-1902 — John L. Buchanan1902-05 — Henry S. Hartzog1905-12 — John N. Tillman1912-13 — John Hugh Reynolds, acting1913-39 — John C. Futrall1939-41 — J. William Fulbright1941-47 — Arthur M. Harding1947-51 — Lewis … More Presidents of the University of Arkansas

The Edge of Campus

Morgan, Gordon D. and Izola Preston. The Edge of Campus: A Journal of the Black Experience at the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville: University of Arkansas Press, 1990) Morgan and Preston examine the history of race relations at the University of Arkansas, primarily from the peaceful integration of the university in 1948 through the 1980s.The call … More The Edge of Campus

“History of University of Arkansas Buildings”

Schaefer, Don. "History of University of Arkansas Buildings" (Unpublished manuscript, most recently updated April 29, 2003). Schaefer, a retired staff member the University of Arkansas Division of Information, began bringing this list of the histories of each building on campus together as part of a renewed effort to document the university's history. It includes historical … More “History of University of Arkansas Buildings”

Image and Reflection

Simpson, Ethel C. Image and Reflection: A Pictorial History of the University of Arkansas (University of Arkansas Press, Fayetteville and London: 1990). Simpson, who worked as a bibliographer in the Special Collections Department of University Libraries for many years, pulled together the best photographs and illustrations of the university for this look back. 411 Pages; … More Image and Reflection

The First 100 Years

Leflar, Robert A. The First 100 Years: Centennial History of the University of Arkansas (University of Arkansas Foundation, Fayetteville: 1972) Leflar's history builds and expands upon the earlier histories of the university by Hale and by Reynolds and Thomas. Leflar's own history with the university began in 1918 when he entered the university as a … More The First 100 Years

History of the University of Arkansas

Reynolds, John Hugh and David Yancey Thomas. History of the University of Arkansas (University of Arkansas, Fayetteville: 1910). This first history of the university goes into great administrative detail and nearly two-fifths of the book comprises biographies of administrators, members of the boards of trustees and faculty members. It includes 120 illustrations, about 20 of … More History of the University of Arkansas