“The Great War: Arkansas in World War I,” a free traveling exhibit that tells the story of Arkansas’ role during world war at home and on the battlefields, will be displayed at Southern Arkansas University’s Magale Library, 100 East University, from Nov. 3-20, 2016.
The grand opening will be at 2:15 p.m. Nov. 3 with a presentation by Dr. Svetlana Paulson, titled “The War of Trenches and Zeppelins.” The library will also host a second lecture at 3 p.m. Nov. 11 titled “Arkansas during World War I” by Dr. Ben Johnson.
The traveling exhibit consists of 12 panels showcasing images from the Arkansas State Archives’ holdings, including original documents, photographs, posters, maps and historical objects.
“I am very pleased that Magale Library is sharing The Great War: Arkansas in World War I with their visitors and community,” said Dr. Lisa Speer, state historian and the Arkansas State Archives’ director. “This exhibit, created to commemorate the centennial anniversary of America’s entry into World War I, powerfully memorializes the impact this first modern, global war had on the 65 million who were mobilized, including the 70,000 soldiers from Arkansas.”
For more information about the exhibit at SAU’s Magale Library, call 870-235-4170 or email library@saumag.edu. To learn more about the Arkansas State Archives and its collections, visit www.ark-ives.com.
