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History Arkansas Humanities Council, promote understanding, appreciation, and use of the humanities in Arkansas through awarding grants http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/format,feed/id,24/task,category/type,atom/view,itemlist/ 2012-02-07T21:22:23Z Arkansas Humanities Council - Content Management System American Adventure Series 2009-08-25T14:44:20Z 2009-08-25T14:44:20Z http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/id,46/view,item/

VHS, 30 min. each, 1987 A comprehensive, chronological overview of American culture and heritage from the first settlements in the Northeast to the events of the Civil War and Reconstruction. The American Adventure Series provides a better understanding of our present political system by demonstrating the settings, characters, and important events of America's past. 1. Consequences of Contact What was the significance of trade and social contrast between Native Americans, Africans, and Europeans in the early years of our nation? This program tours present-day Mexico and New Mexico to explain the impact of encounters which were the result of exploration and colonization by Portugal and Spain. 2. A Puritan Way The Puritan work ethic is still considered a basic element in the American character. Between 1620-1660, the new world witnessed an unprecedented mass migration of English Puritans. 3. The Colonial Experience Early Americans were constantly facing new challenges. This program outlines the effects of the Indian Wars of the late 17th century on the natives and the white settlers, the relationship of the American colonies and England following changes in the crown's administrative policies, and the impact of English wars on the continent. 4. Struggle for Dominance The Seven-Years-War on the European continent was played out in North America as the French and Indian War. This program focuses on the various colonial relationships during and after the French and Indian War and the reasons for American protests against British policies. 5. A Revolution for Independence The ratification of the Articles of Confederation and key military events had a startling impact on the American colonies. This program explores the significance of the Revolution for women, slaves, Indians, loyalists, and the economy. 6. Creating a Stronger Union Viewers are introduced to the assembly of delegates to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the issues debated, and what compromises were agreed on in the final document. 7. The Failure of Diplomacy Thomas Jefferson's attempts to redirect the nation's priorities in his "Revolution of 1800" are explored. This program also examines a series of foreign problems that had serious consequences for young America (1800-1812). 8. The Expanding Nation The rapid growth of industry, commerce, and agriculture in the first half of the 19th century led to radical changes in areas stretching to the Mississippi and beyond. Regional identities began to form and the encroaching society of the white man forced the bitter removal of Indians to the Oklahoma Territory. 9. Manifest Destiny The events of the Mexican-American War led to the addition of the territories of Oregon, Texas, California and much of the southwest to the United States. This program explores the nature of this conflict and its outcome. 10. The Fitful Fifties Explores the social and political developments of the 1850's, including the 1856 assault on Senator Sumner of Massachusetts by a South Carolina member of Congress, Preston Brooks. 11. Crisis of Union In the historic Dred Scott Decision of 1857, the Supreme Court declared that Congress had no power to exclude slavery from the U.S. territories. The country was thrown in an uproar, debating the events that would eventually lead to the Civil War. 12. Reconstructing the South The hostilities of the Civil War presented difficult social, economic, and political adjustments during the period of Reconstruction. This program examines Andrew Johnson's efforts to reunite the divided nation, including the military reconstruction plans of Congress, the role of freedmen in the south, and the significance of the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments to the Constitution.

VHS, 80 min., 1994, CC As early as 1942, validated stories of the Nazi campaign to exterminate the Jews surfaced in Washington. Yet a "paper wall" of bureaucratic red tape and an anti-Semitic political climate obstructed the emigration of Jewish refugees. Using interviews, archival photos and documents, and home movies and film from the time, the program traces the tragic story of America's inaction. While the War Refugee Board saved 200,000 lives, it was too little, too late for many.

VHS, 57 min., 1995, Companion volume available A unique collection of 8 short documentaries on traditional dance, music and culture stretching from territorial times to the present.

VHS, 57 min., 1995, Companion volume available A unique collection of 8 short documentaries on traditional dance, music and culture stretching from territorial times to the present. Arkansas, Its Land and People 2009-08-25T14:57:43Z 2009-08-25T14:57:43Z http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/id,49/view,item/

VHS, 15 min. each, 1985, Study guide available This sixteen-part video series, designed for classroom instruction, covers Arkansas history and culture. 1. Jacksonport and the Steamboat Era - The historic river port town and the steamboat, Mary Woods, are featured. 2. On a Freight Train to Conway - Learn about Arkansas' railroad system, explore a hump yard, and travel with a railroad crew to Conway. 3. Passenger Trains: Past and Present - View antique passenger cars and experience a train ride on Amtrak, the national passenger rail service. 4. From Jennies to Jets and Beyond - Aviation oddities to NASA's space shuttle are explored. Arkansas aviation pioneers are also featured. 5. Archeology: The Chester Ashley and Brownlee/Noland Houses - Archeologists examine the history and artifacts of two sites: the Chester Ashley mansion and the Brownlee/ Noland house in Little Rock. 6. Toltec Mounds and the Plum Bayou Culture - Visit an archeology laboratory at Toltec Mounds. Learn about early Indian inhabitants and weapons. 7. Our Neighbors: The Plains Indians - Illustrates the decline of Native Americans on the last frontier. 8. The Character of Arkansas - Early Arkansans who shaped the character of Arkansas, pioneer life, and the Territorial Restoration and Old State House are featured. 9. Confederate Arkansas - The surrender of the Arsenal at Little Rock, the Battle of Pea Ridge, and daily lives of Union and Confederate soldiers are recreated. 10. The Southwest Trail: Legend and Lore - Students are introduced to the American folk heroes: James Black, James Bowie, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett. Old Washington State Park and the Stagecoach House are featured. 11. Stuttgart: A Farming Heritage - Documents the German and farming heritage in Stuttgart. The Grand Prairie, rice, and the national duck-calling contests are also featured. 12. Little Rock and Preservation - Students are introduced to preservation activities taking place in our capital city. Philander Smith College, Villa Marre, and the Capital Hotel are included. 13. World War II in Arkansas - A documentary on Arkansas' participation in the war effort from food stamps to relocation camps. 14. Arkansas Music - Experience the wide scope of Arkansas music from folk to African American spirituals to jazz. Almeda Riddle, Jerome Muldrew, and the UALR Jazz Ensemble are featured. 15. Arkansas Industries - Visit the number one and number two ranking industries in Arkansas, lumber and poultry production. 16. The Arsenal and Mount Holly Cemetery - Students are introduced to the Arkansas Museum of Science and History in the historic Little Rock Arsenal and tour the Mount Holly Cemetery.

VHS, 58 min., 1979 Farm Security Administration photographs of the Depression (1935-1942) by Walker Evans, Ben Shahn, and Dorothea Lange, who captured the American spirit on film.

VHS, 58 min., 1979 Farm Security Administration photographs of the Depression (1935-1942) by Walker Evans, Ben Shahn, and Dorothea Lange, who captured the American spirit on film.  The Arkansas Rockefeller 2009-08-25T18:58:09Z 2009-08-25T18:58:09Z http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/id,51/view,item/

VHS or DVD, 56 min., 2004 Winthrop Rockefeller came to Arkansas in 1953 to pursue his dreams.  He could have lived anywhere and this film shows how Arkansas benefited from that choice.  He built a state of the art farm at his home on Petit Jean Mountain.  He helped the state get new industry.  He became the first Republican governor since Reconstruction.  His commitment to philanthropy has helped the citizens of Arkansas become more educated, more culturally diverse, and more aware of the world around them and Win Rockefeller is still helping the people of Arkansas today through his foundations.

VHS, 11 Videos, 30 min. each,  2000 Eleven 30 minute documentaries on people, places and traditions in Arkansas. War Comes to Arkansas --- The story of the 1862 battle at Pea Ridge, the most significant engagement in the Civil War west of the Mississippi. War on the Frontier --- A video on the 1862 battle at Prairie Grove and the events that led to the battle. Also featured is the present day re-enactment. War in the Delta --- The story surrounding the 1863 Civil War battle at Helena and the campaign that led to it. War in the South --- An account of the 1864 Red River campaign in which a Union army left Little Rock for an invasion of Southern Arkansas but returned without getting the job done. "Work Will Win" --- One of the great Arkansas stories of black achievement against all odds. We're Number One! --- Arkansas is a leader in more ways than most of us ever realized. Examples in industry, business, and agriculture. The Way It Was --- Among the things that make Arkansas unique are the cultures which developed here. This is a video on the Ozark folk culture. Arkansas' Black Gold --- An overview of one of the most turbulent periods in the history of Arkansas: the oil boom of the 1920's in south Arkansas. Ruben Dees Remembers --- A participant in the oil boom at Smackover relives the experience on camera. Even in his 90's, Mr. Dees makes events from long ago seem not so far away. Festivals & World Championships --- Arkansans have a love affair with local festivals. This video showcases four connected with world championships. Each says something about who we are in this state. Blues in the Delta --- Most people don't realize that the Delta of eastern Arkansas has played an important role in the musical art form known as the blues, a great contribution from black American culture to the rest of us.

VHS, 85 min., 1996 A profile of the two-term Alabama governor from the 1940’s and 1950’s. A homespun champion of the common man, Folsum was among the most progressive of Southern governors in the 1940’s and refused to pander to racism as the storm of desegregation hit the South in the 1950’s. Blood Memory: The Legend of Beanie Short 2009-08-25T19:02:22Z 2009-08-25T19:02:22Z http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/id,54/view,item/

VHS, 56 min., 1992 A search for the disappearing history of Civil War raider Beanie Short, who deserted the Confederate Army and raided, robbed, and killed around Turkey Neck Bend, Kentucky.  Brooks Hays: Return to Little Rock 2009-08-25T19:03:07Z 2009-08-25T19:03:07Z http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/id,55/view,item/

VHS, 30 min., 1980 As a Congressman, teacher, and President of the Southern Baptist Convention, Brooks Hays devoted himself to manifesting the ideals incorporated in his religion: Love for his fellow man, equality for all under the law and in the eyes of God. This film captures a part of that spirit; consequently, it is involved with those ideals and serves as a fine example for all who view it.

VHS, DVD, 90 min.,  2004  CC The natural beauty and the healing thermal waters began enticing people to visit the area soon after the Louisiana Territory became a big new part of the United States.  Gambling, prostitution, and other illegal activities were an off-and-on part of the scene for many years with corrupt local political machines in control and state government, for the most part, turning a blind eye to the various problems.  Produced by AETN, this program details the struggles Hot Springs endured for decades while trying to find its moral and civic identity.  In the mid-1960s, gambling and the casinos were shut down for good and quaintness and culture beckon the tourists of today.

VHS, 62-109 min., 1989, Study guide, maps, and index available CC This nine part series from PBS, is the first full scale film history of the most terrible war in American history. Three million Americans fought in it and over 600,000 men, two percent of the population, died in it. What began as a bitter conflict over Union and States' rights ended as a struggle over the meaning of freedom in America. Episode One: The Cause: 1861 Confederate prisoners captured at the Battle of Gettysburg This first episode evokes the causes of war, beginning with a dramatic indictment of slavery. Union and State's Rights, the story of John Brown at Harper's Ferry, the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, the firing on Fort Sumter, and the jubilant rush to arms on both sides are covered. The episode climaxes with the disastrous Union defeat at Manassas. (99 min.) Episode Two: A Very Bloody Affair: 1862 The year 1862 saw the transformation of Lincoln's war to preserve the Union into a war to emancipate slaves. Here begins the political infighting that threatened to swamp Lincoln's administration and then follows Union General George McClellan's ill-fated campaign on the Virginia Peninsula. Viewers meet Ulysses S. Grant, whose exploits come to a bloody climax at the Battle of Shiloh. (69 min.) Episode Three: Forever Free: 1862 This episode charts the dramatic events that led to Lincoln's decision to set the slaves free. Convinced that emancipation was now morally and militarily crucial to the future of the Union, Lincoln must wait for a victory to issue his proclamation. The episode climaxes in September 1862 with Lee's invasion of Maryland. (76 min.) Episode Four: Simply Murder: 1863 The episode begins with the nightmarish Union disaster at Fredericksburg and comes to two climaxes that spring: at Chancellorsville in May, where Lee wins his most brilliant victory but loses Stonewall Jackson; and at Vicksburg, where Grant's attempts to take the city by siege are stopped. (62 min.) Episode Five: The Universe of Battle: 1863 This episode opens with a dramatic account of the turning point of the war: the Battle of Gettysburg. This extended episode chronicles the fall of Vicksburg, the New York draft riots, the first use of black troops, and the western battle of Chickamauga and Chattanooga; and closes with the dedication of a new Union cemetery at Gettysburg. (95 min.) Episode Six: Valley of the Shadow of Death: 1864 Episode six begins with a biographical comparison of Grant and Lee and then chronicles the extraordinary series of battles that pitted the two generals against one another. In 30 days, the two armies lose more men than both sides have lost in three years. (70 min.) Episode Seven: Most Hallowed Ground: 1864 This episode begins with the presidential campaign of 1864 that set Abraham Lincoln against his old commanding general, George McClellan. The stakes are nothing less than the survival of the Union itself. Eleventh hour Union victories at Mobile Bay, Atlanta, and the Shenandoah Valley tilt the election to Lincoln, and the Confederacy's last hope for independence dies. Episode Eight: War Is All Hell: 1865 With Sherman's brilliant March to the Sea, this episode brings war to the heart of Georgia and the Carolinas and spells the end of the Confederacy. In March, following Lincoln's second inauguration, first Petersburg and then Richmond finally fall to Grant's army. At Appomattox Lee surrenders to Grant. (69 min.) Episode Nine: The Better Angels of Our Nature: 1865 The final episode begins in the bittersweet aftermath of Lee's surrender and then goes on to narrate the horrendous events of five days later when, on April 14th, Lincoln is assassinated. After chronicling Lincoln's funeral, the series recounts the final days of the war, the capture of John Wilkes Booth, and the fates of the series' major characters. The episode considers the consequences and meaning of a war that transformed the country from a collection of states to the nation we are today.

VHS, 30 min., 1993 Thirty-four years after Columbus landed in the "New World," Spanish lawyer Lucas Vazquez de Ayllon found the first American colony. Ayllon brought six hundred men, women and children, with horses, pigs, equipment and food, to settle the Georgia coast. Ayllon's ill-fated colony ended after a few short weeks but it pre-dated Saint Augustine's founding by thirty-nine years.

VHS, 90 min., 1994 This documentary tells the story of Arkansas in the Civil War. Using photography and present day images from significant sites around the state, combined with the words of historians and people who lived and fought during the war, the program attempts to help Arkansas  recover a neglected history and to remember that even today, the war is still around us. Farm Values and the Rural Community: The Land and the People of the Arkansas Grand Prairie 2009-08-25T19:06:44Z 2009-08-25T19:06:44Z http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/id,60/view,item/

Slides/tape, 15 min., 1981 The transition from the prairie fields of east Arkansas where no trees would grow to the rich rice lands with enough crop yield to make Arkansas the number one rice producer in the nation is documented with slides and narration.  The Forgotten Expedition 2009-08-25T19:07:18Z 2009-08-25T19:07:18Z http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/id,61/view,item/

VHS, 60 min., 2002 While most Americans know about the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark explorations in the new Louisiana Purchase, few know that President Thomas Jefferson also commissioned a second expedition, led by William Dunbar and George Hunter, to explore some of the southern areas. The two men and their crew went up the Red, Black and Ouachita Rivers, as far as "the hot springs." They mapped, described flora and fauna, and tested the waters of the Hot Springs area, and sent President Jefferson the first report on the huge new territory that had just been purchased from France.

VHS, 20 min., 1987 A dramatic re-enactment of German explorer Friedrich Gerstacker's travels through Arkansas, when it was still a wilderness. Adapted from his 1843 account of his Arkansas adventures, Wild Sports in the Far West.  Heartland 2009-08-25T19:08:44Z 2009-08-25T19:08:44Z http://www.arkhums.org/component/option,com_k2/id,63/view,item/

VHS, 92 min., 1979 An outstanding feature film about the settling of the American West. Against the numerous hardships Clyde and Elinore proudly defend their personal boundaries Clyde his farm, his herd, and his willful devotion to his family; Elinore all of these, and her singularly determined consciousness as a pioneer and a woman.

VHS, 60 min., 1981 This popular documentary portrays the development of Arkansas through the people whose livelihood depended on the land. It goes back some 200 years tracing the settlement of Arkansas, the Civil War, Reconstruction, King Cotton, the boll weevil, the Great Depression, and World War II. The struggle for survival has nearly destroyed the small family farmer; but agribusiness has pushed Arkansas into international prominence. Interviews with old farmers rekindle the warmth and wholeness of a life on the land that few experience today.

VHS, 30 min., 1980 Woody Guthrie wrote about them and walked the same road; so did Jack Kerouac. Dylan commiserated in his song, "I am a lonesome hobo, without family or friends." Contemporary hoboes in Arkansas speak of their lives, share their tin-can-culture with you, and wave goodbye as they hop the eternal freight at sunset. A sensitive look at some fascinating men and women.