Box 1
File 1 – Personal and data disc of all photos
File 2 – Photos – B. J. Sams – boyhood
File 3 – B. J. Sams Family Photos
File 4 – Family Tree
File 5 –High School, 1949-1953
File 6 – College Days, 1954-1957
File 7 – Photos – WBEJ Radio – Elizabethtown, Tenn., c. 1956
File 8 – U. S. Army, c. 1958-1959
File 9 – Photos – Fort Sill, O. K., c. 1958- 1959
File 10- Photos – KSWO Radio – Lawton, OK, 1959
File 11- Photos – KTVE Channel 10 – Monroe, La., c. 1965
File 12- Newsletter –Antenna – Spring 1966 – B. J Sams
File 13- Photos KATV – Little Rock, AR, c. 1966-1972
File 14- Pamphlet – “Little Rock Today: Guide To Little Rock & Central Arkansas” – April 1968
File 15- Magazine – TV Show Guide – Cover Story – B. J. Sams – Page 8, May 25-31, 1969
File 16- TV Guide, May 10-16, 1970 – Article “B. J. Sams KATV Channel 7’s Assistant News Director”
File 17- Billy Jack Sams II, 1962-1973
File 18a – Hawaii News Cast on CD – c. 1977
File 18b- Photos – Honolulu, Hawaii – KHON TV 2 – Eye Witness News, 1972-1981
File 19- Photos – Channel 11 Action News, 1982-2009
File 20- Article – B. J. Sams – Channel 11 Action News, c. 1982
File 21- Plaque – Arkansas Associated Press – Broadcasters Assoc. 11 Action News Unanimous First Choice, 1983
File 22- Video – “Eye on Arkansas” – Billy Graham/Bev Shey, c. 1982 and photos of B.J. Sams travelling in Arkansas and around the world – 1978-2004
File 23- Article about B. J. Sams – KATV Ch. 11 – Arkansas Democrat TV Magazine, May 1-7, 1983, Page 2 & December 1, 1985, page 5
File 24- Article about B. J. Sams – KATV Ch. 11 – Arkansas Democrat TV Magazine, May 3-9, 1987 – Page 5
File 25- Photo’s – Channel 11 Action News, 1982-2009
File 26- Awards and Recognition
File 27- Letters from Those Who Have Heard My Testimony, 1980-1989
File 28- Caricatures by George Fisher
File 29- Correspondence, 1993
File 30- Commencement – Speech – Greenbrier High School, March 17, 1993
File 31- Calendar – Today’s THV, 2001
File 32- Arkansas Children’s Hospital – Calendar, 2001
File 33- “50th Year of Broadcasting” Correspondence, July 2003
File 34- Articles about B. J. Sams
File 35- Article – “Christian Single” [B. J. Sams] – People Magazine – Page 26 by Willena McLaughlin, Jan. 1986
File- 36 Magazine – Worldwide Challenge – Vol. 9, No. 5 – Campus Crusade and the Church and Article – Page 20 – “Why Me God?” – B. J. Sams, May 1982
File 37- News Magazine – Gannetteer – Article Page 11 – “B. J. Sams: The Baby Whisperer,” Nov.-Dec. 2002
File 38- The Spirit Magazine – Vol. 2, Issue 2 – Page 16 – B. J. Sams shares His Faith, March 2004
File 39- Magazine Article – Searcy Living – June/July 2007 – “Through the Fire” – B. J. Sams’ Emotional Journal
File 40- Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame, 2007 – Inductee B. J. Sams Pioneer Category, Nov. 16, 2007
File 41- 2000 Mid-America Emmy Gala Program – 2008 Inductee B. J. Sams – Page 17
File 42- Retirement Announced, March 4, 2009
File 43- Correspondence – Congratulations on Your Retirement, March 4-June 30, 2009
File 44- Correspondence – Congratulation on Your Retirement, July 30, 2009
File 45- V. I. P. Letters, 1961-2009
File 46- Copies of Newspapers, c. 1953-2009
File 47- Photos – Celebrities
File 48- Bill and Hillary Clinton – Photos, c. 1992
File 49 – ICD – B.J. Sams Christian Testimony – Senior Adult Rally – FBC Malvern, Arkansas – October 13, 2009
File 50 – Newspaper articles about B.J. Sams, former news anchor at KTHV, donating his papers to the UCA Archives – February 2010. File includes DVD of the video slideshow created by Library Technician Amanda Bryant for Mr. Sams’ Archives Reception held 3-23-11.
File 51 – B.J. Sams inducted to Arkansas Walk of Fame – Hot Springs, Arkansas – October 19, 2012
File 52 – Magazine – Inspired – “Scars of Victory: The B.J. Sams Story” by Cecilia Wilson, photo by Mark Gregory – 2013 – pg 10
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Box 2
Item 1 – VHS – B. J’s Birthday
Item 2 – VHS – National Anthem Riverfest, 1989
Item 3 – VHS – Faubus Years
Item 4 – VHS – B. J. – Do My Job
Item 5 – VHS – Gene Simmons Murders
Item 6 – Cassette (4 ¾” x 7 ¼”) – Partners in Progress
Item 7 – Cassette (5 ½” x 8 ¾”) – Billy Graham
Item 8 – Cassette (5 ½” x 8 ¾”) – Faubus, June 19
Item 9 – Cassette (4 ¾” x 7 ¼”) – George Fisher, 1992
Item 10- Cassette (4 ¾” x 7 ¼”) – B. J. Sams
Item 11- Cassette (4 ¾” x 7 ¼”) – W. O. Vanght – Obit & Funeral
Item 12- Cassette (4 ¾” x 7 ¼”) – Rotary Awards, 1/28/88
Item 13- Cassette (3 ½” x 5 ¼”) – B. J.’ Heart, 5/29
Item 14- Cassette (3 ½” x 5 ¼”) – B. J. Sams Birthday, Feb. 2004
Item 15- DVD – Todays THV Morning Show, 11-16-07 – B. J. Hall of Fame Package
Item 16- DVD – Thank You For Being A Friend” Tom’s Video Dedication & Tribute to B. J, July 30, 2009
Item 17- DVD – B. J. Sams – Today’s THV This Morning, 07-31-2009
Item 18- DVD – The Gold Circle Award – B. J. Accepting the Award, 10-04-09
Item 19- DVD – Messages to B. J. KTHV Retirement, July 2009
Item 20- DVD – Messages to B. J. KTHV Retirement, July 2009
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Box 3 – Newspapers, Oversized George Fisher Caricature, & Photos
File 1 – Autographed Caricature of Famous Politicians – (a) Bill Clinton, (b) Orval E. Faubus, (c) Jim Johnson, (d) Tommy Robinson, & (e) Frank White
Item 2 – Black & White Photo (11” x 13 ½”) – B. J. Sams, c. 1965
Item 3 – 1994 Calendar w/photo of B. J. Sams with Hillary & President Bill Clinton (10 ¾” x 17”)
Item 4 – Newspaper Advertisement for WBEJ Radio – “Evening Enjoyment with Night Man Billy Jack” – c. 1953
Item 5 – Newspaper Advertisement for WBEJ Radio’s Anniversary Party, 1953 (advertisement has a photo of young B.J. Sams”
Item 6 – Newspaper Advertisement for WJCW Radio’s “On the Spot – Play-by-Play Basketball” – c. 1955
Item 7a – Newspaper Advertisement for KATV 7 News – “Who’s the New Face on the Towerful-Powerful Team? B.J. Sams” – c. 1966
Item 7b – (1) Newspaper Advertisement for KATV 7 News – “News, Weather, Sports by the Towerful-Powerful Team” c. 1966-1972 (2) Newspaper Article – “B.J. Sams tells Rotary about Television News” – c. 1966-1972
Item 7c – Newspaper Advertisement for KATV 7 – “We’re Giving Away 100 Color TV in One Month” – Arkansas Gazette – Jan. 30, 1967
Item 7d – Newspaper Advertisement for KATV 7 programming (featuring KATV News) – “Meet Us Tonight” – Arkansas Gazette – Sept. 22, 1969
Item 7e – Newspaper Advertisement for KATV 7 programming (featuring KATV News) – “Meet Us Tonight” – Arkansas Gazette – Sept. 25, 1969
Item 8a – Newspaper Advertisement for KATV 7 – “Elections ‘70” – Arkansas Gazette – Sept. 8, 1970
Item 8b – Newspaper Insert – “B. J. Sams: the front man for News Team” – Arkansas Democrat Enjoy in the Arkansas Democrat – April 2, 1972
Item 8c – Newspaper Advertisement for KATV News – “The Arkansas Team”- Arkansas Gazette – September 24, 1972
Item 9a – Newspaper Article – “2 Killed in Honolulu Plane Crash near Airport” – Star-Bulletin & Advertiser – Honolulu – April 22, 1973
Item 9b – Newspaper Article – “Survivor of Plane Crash grapples with painful memories” – The Honolulu Advertiser – April 23, 1973
Item 9c – Newspaper Article – “B. J. Sams Masters Culture, Ratings” – Arkansas Democrat – October 2, 1976
Item 9d- Newspaper clippings – (1) “Honolulu Station Hires B.J. Sams” c. 1973 (2) “Coins and Suspects Collected” – Honolulu Advertiser – November 25, 1978 (3) “Thoughts on a Monday” – Honolulu Star-Bulletin – February 23, 1981
Item 10- Newspaper Article – “B.J. Sams: His “Beat” is Hawaii” – c. 1977
Item 11- Newspaper Article – “Three Sams Brothers are Former Elizbethton Cyclone Athletes” – Feb. 25, 1979
Item 12- Newspaper Articles – (1) B. J.’s Return to Little Rock to Anchor KTHV News – March 1982 (2) “Newsman Returns to LR” – c. April 1982
Item 13a – Newspapers Article – “Why Me God,” – May 1982
Item 13b – Arkansas Gazette – “Election ‘82” – May 25, 1982
Item 13c – Arkansas Gazette – “Channel 11 News Cast Improves Impressively” – Jan. 9, 1983
Item 14a – Newspaper article – “B.J. has Special Affection for Arkansas People” – Arkansas Democrat TV Magazine – May 1, 1983
Item 14b – Newspaper Advertisement for Channel 11 Action News – “Best Newscast” – Arkansas Democrat – May 22, 1983
Item 14c – Arkansas Gazette – Advertisement for Channel 11 Action News – “Best Newscast” – Arkansas Democrat – May 22, 1983
Item 15a – Arkansas Democrat – “Hospital Auxiliary Honorary Chairman” – Feb. 26, 1984
Item 15b- Newspaper Advertisement for Channel 11 News – “Count on Us: Election Coverage begins at 6pm” – Arkansas Democrat – May 29, 1984
Item 16a – Arkansas Democrat – “TV Anchor Situation” – Aug. 19, 1985
Item 16b – Newspaper Article –“B.J. Sams: “He’s Dean of Arkansas TV News” – Arkansas Democrat TV Magazine – December 1, 1985
Item 17- Newspaper Article – “The Small Screen: Anchors Aweigh” – Arkansas Gazette – October 2, 1986
Item 18- Newspaper Advertisement for Channel 11 News – “For Continuous Coverage…” – Arkansas Gazette – November 4, 1986
Item 19a – (5 copies) Newspaper Article – “L.R. Native Returns and Sets Anchor” – Arkansas Democrat Gazette: High Profile – November 16, 1986
Item 19b – Arkansas Gazette – “B.J. Sams – Top News Anchor” – Feb. 23, 1988
Item 19c – Arkansas Gazette – “Local TV Anchors Share their thoughts” – Dec. 3, 1989
Item 20- Newspaper Article – “Youth Vs. Age: Veteran Newsmen find Maturity Equals Credibility” (featuring B. J. Sams – Ch. 11, Paul Eells – Ch. 7, & Dave Woodman – Ch. 4) – Arkansas Democrat – November 4, 1990
Item 21a- Newspaper Article – “Sams wins Mr. Mom Award” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, May 7, 1998
Item 21b- Newsletter Article – “B. J Sams is Mr. Mom” – Vital Signs: For Employees and Friends of Arkansas Children’s Hospital – June 1998
Item 21c – Newspaper Article – “TV’s Sams is Rocking along helping babies at Children’s” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: High Profile, July 19, 1998 –
Item 22- Newspaper Article –“B. J. Sams receives AP’s Arkansas Broadcaster of the Year” – Elizabethton Star – June 15, 2000
Item 23- Newspaper Article – “Voted Best Local Television News” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – Best of the Best (Advertising Supplement) – October 26, 2001
Item 24- Newspaper Cartoon – “And Now Let’s Go to Tom, Who’s Out In Weather Garden” – Arkansas Democrat Gazette – February 7, 2002
Item 25- Newspaper Article – “Voted Best Local TV Morning Show” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – Best of the Best (Advertising Supplement) – October 25, 2002
Item 26- Newspaper Advertisement for Today’s THV: This Morning Show –“Wake up with the Difference” – USA Today – July 14, 2003
Item 27- Newspaper Article – “Good set of pipes” (B. J. celebrating his 50 years in broadcasting) – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – July 20, 2003
Item 28- Newspaper Article – “Voted Best Local TV Morning Show” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – Best of the Best (Advertising Supplement) – October 31, 2003
Item 29- Newspaper Article – “Children’s Hospital Visionary Recognized for His Leadership” – Arkansas-Democrat Gazette – Nov. 6, 2005
Item 30 – Newspaper Article – “Leaders Pray for Protection, Guidance” – The Daily Citizen – May 5, 2006
Item 31- Newspaper Advertisement – “B.J., Robyn, & Tom: Wake Up with a Difference” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – Feb. 25, 2007
Item 32- Newspaper Article – “B. J. Sams: 50 Years In Broadcasting” – Pine Bluff Commercial, Nov. 4, 2007
Item 33- Newspaper Article – “B. J. Sams inducted into Arkansas Entertainment Hall of Fame” – Pine Bluff Commercial – Nov. 18, 2007
Item 34- Newspaper Article – “B. J. Sams inducted into Ark. Entertainment Hall of Fame” – Elizabethton Star – December 23, 2007
Item 35- Newspaper – Elizabethton Star – “Babies First Christmas” – Dec. 23, 2007
Item 36- Newspaper Article – “Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame” – Pine Bluff Commercial – May 16, 2008
Item 37- Newspapers Article – “Another T.V. Anchor to be honored”– Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – July 9, 2008
Item 38 – Newspaper article – “KJEP Telethon promotes local programming along with Local Talent” – Nashville News – July 21, 2008
Item 39 – Newspaper Article – “Broadcaster on Air for a Half-Century” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – May 6, 2009
Item 40 –Newspaper Article – “Seeking Solace Amid Daily News” – Arkansas Democrat Gazette – 2009
Item 41- Newspapers Article – “Isle Radio (T.V.) Vet. B. J. Sams Retires after 56 Years” – Honolulu – Star Bulletin – Aug. 3, 2009
Item 42 – Newspaper Article – “Former KTHV Anchor donates papers to UCA Archives” – Log Cabin Democrat – February 19, 2010
Item 43 – Newspaper – “Former KTHV Anchor gives papers to UCA” – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – February 27, 2010
Item 44 – Newspaper Article – “Radio, T.V. Anchor Donates Papers” – The Echo – March 3, 2010
Item 45 – News Magazine – “Raising Hope: Annual Gala Benefits Cancer Lodge” – Arkansas Life – May 2010
Item 46- Poster – Arkansas Democrat-Gazette – “2004 Best of the Best in Central Arkansas”
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