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July 9, 1936

A log-cabin-style home built by Works Progress Administration workers on Crossett Experimental Forest property for Russell R. Reynolds and his family was sufficiently completed for occupancy. Reynolds had been hired by the Crossett Lumber Company to work with the United States Forestry Service to conduct inventories and help landowners develop sustainable forestry plans. He and members of his family occupied the house for the next thirty-three years.

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Baptism Service on Caddo River

Baptisms at local streams have been a part of the religious history of the state since its earliest days. Large crowds journeyed to a nearby stream or body of water to bear witness to the rite. Shown here is a baptism in southwest Arkansas’s Caddo River around 1915.

 

Baptisms at local streams have been a part of the religious history of the state since its earliest days. Large crowds journeyed to a nearby stream or body of water to bear witness to the rite. Shown here is a baptism in southwest Arkansas’s Caddo River around 1915.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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