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Recent Book Acquisitions at Roberts

As the cataloging and serials librarian at the Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, I have the privilege of getting up close and personal with new acquisitions for the Research Room of the CALS Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art.

I will admit that getting some items cataloged can be tedious and time consuming,

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Fall Art at CALS: Events and News

Fall is in the air, and with it comes chances for some fun (and free!) art experiences at CALS!

Upcoming Workshops and Activities

Two chances for printmaking with Perrion Hurd! 

Sat., September 20, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (drop in any time during this period) 

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Field Trips and FOMO: Ten Months on the EOA Media Beat

If you have had the pleasure of reading our February blog post A New Face at the EOA, Alongside Older Ones, you know that I had the honor of taking over for the CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas’s previous media editor, Michael Keckhaver (a.k.a. Sterno). Sterno left behind a legacy of nearly twenty years of work,

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Art Exhibitions

Art on Exhibit at CALS

The CALS Art Exhibitions highlight art by Arkansas artists and showcase exhibitions that promote Arkansas history and culture. The CALS Permanent Collection is displayed in our branches and rotating exhibitions are featured in the Underground Gallery at CALS Roberts Library.

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Archival Collections

Archival Collections

The CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies archival collection offers unique glimpses into the state’s history through documents and photographs. Many of the collections depict the daily life in Central Arkansas by preserving the cultural, political, literary, military, and environmental history of Pulaski and Perry Counties.

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Genealogy

Genealogy Help & Resources

Whether you have been on your family history journey for years or are just beginning, the CALS Roberts Library offers resources for genealogists and researchers at all skill levels.

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CALS Bobby L. Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art, including the Underground Gallery, CALS Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture, and DIY Memory Lab, is open to the public the following days and times:  

2nd Floor Research Room (Butler Center/UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture) & Underground Gallery
    • CLOSED MONDAYS
    • Tuesday through Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    • Saturday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
DIY Memory Lab & Recording Room (by appointment only)