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Charles J. Finger: Gallant Rogue or Hidden Folklorist?

Posted by: Stephen Winick

This blog post about the Arkansas writer Charles J. Finger is part of a series called “Hidden Folklorists,” which examines the folklore work of surprising people, including people better known for other pursuits.   A series of sepia-toned photographs held by the University of Arkansas Library’s Special Collections division shows an amiable-looking young man with luxuriant …

Posted in: Arkansas, Hidden Folklorists, Uncategorized

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An Unexpected Opportunity

Posted by: Lisa Taylor

The following is a guest blog post by Brandon Lithalangsy, a student at the University of Central Arkansas, and former intern in the office of Senator John Boozman (AR). Being in the military, there are times we forget about those who have left the service.  It is important to remember their stories and the lessons …

Posted in: Arkansas, Iraq War, Korean War, Narratives, Oral History, Storytelling, Students, U.S. Congress, Veterans History Project, Vietnam War, World War II