February 22, 1941

In response to a publicized announcement by David Yancey Thomas, a group of about 100 people from all over Arkansas met in Little Rock (Pulaski County) to organize a permanent Arkansas Historical Association (AHA) and accompanying journal. An earlier association with the same aims had started and disbanded in the early 1900s, when it was in some respects replaced by the Arkansas History Commission, which proved to be underfunded. The objective of the AHA was to “promote interest in the history of Arkansas, to locate, collect, and preserve historical material, and to publish scarce and important source material, and also historical articles, news, and notes.” This was the last time the group met until November 8, 1945, due to the United States’ involvement in World War II.

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