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Summary Information
Repository: University of Central Arkansas, Torreyson Library, Archives and Special Collections
Creator: Newton, W.H. (Person); Newton, Calvin A. (Person)
Title: W. H. Newton collection
ID: M86-06
Dates Bulk: 1893-1908
Dates Inclusive: 1862-1914
Physical Extent: 1 box (0.209 Linear feet: 1 Half Hollinger)
Language of the Material: English
Preferred Citation: (Bibliographic) W. H. Newton collection, M86-06, University of Central Arkansas Archives and Special Collections, Conway, Arkansas.
(Footnote/Endnote info) Description of item, File or Item number, Box number, Series number, Subseries number, W. H. Newton collection, M86-06.
Biographical Note: W.H. Newton of Palmyra (Lincoln County) was elected Owen Township Justice of the Peace for years 1892-1894 and 1896-1898. From 1908-1910, Newton served as County Assessor.
Scope and Contents Note:
This collection consists mostly of titles and abstracts for land he purchased in 1893 from a farmer, Thomas James Irwin. In addition, there is correspondence between W.H. Newton and his cousin, Representative Calvin A. Newton, W.H. Newton’s commissions to serve as an elected official, and tax receipts for several years after 1900.
Arrangement:
This collection does not include series or subseries.
Administrative Information
Publication Statement: University of Central Arkansas Archives and Special Collections
UCA Archives
Torreyson Library
201 Donaghey Avenue
Conway, AR 72035
Phone: (501) 450-3418
Access Information: Please call (501) 450-3418 or email archives@uca.edu prior to your visit to ensure availability of records.
Conditions Governing Use: This collection is open for research use.
Conservation: Some materials are fragile. The archivist may provide photocopies of materials for use.
Processing Information: This collection was processed in 1986 under the direction of archivist Tom W. Dillard. The finding aid was edited in 2024 by Valerus Quill with assistance from Shelbea Gentry in 2025.
Immediate Source of Acquisition: Unknown (Donor, Person).
Controlled Access Headings:
Arkansas–History
Arkansas–History–1865-
Arkansas–Politics and government
Deeds
Irvin, Thomas James
Land titles
Land titles–United States
Land titles–Registration and transfer
Land titles–Registration and transfer–United States
Lincoln County, Arkansas
Newton, W. H.
Politics and Government
Warranty
Warranty–United States
Warranty of title
Collection Inventory
Box 1
- File 1 – Titles to Land Belonging to Thomas James Irvin, 1862-1864
- File 2 – Abstract of Title for Thomas James Irvin, 1893
- File 3 – Deeds of Trust and Loan Papers for Thomas James Irvin, 1893
- File 4 – Warranty Deeds of W.H. Newton, 1893-94
- File 5 – Commissions of W.H. Newton’s Two Appointments to Justice of the Peace, 1892 and 1896, and County Assessor, 1908
- File 6 – Correspondence between W.H. and Arkansas Representative Calvin A. Newton, William F. Kirby and Z. Stone, 1907
- File 7 – Tax Receipts for 1901, 1904, 1906, 1908, 1910, 1911, 1913, and 1914; Stock Certificate for One Share of Southern Investment and Co.
End of Box 1
End of Collection