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Summary Information
Repository: University of Central Arkansas, Torreyson Library, Archives and Special Collections
Creator: Caviness, Mary (Person)
Title: Mary Caviness collection
ID: M86-09
Dates Bulk: 1900-1959
Dates Inclusive: 1895-1962
Physical Extent: 1 box (0.209 Linear feet: 1 Half Hollinger)
Language of the Material: English
Preferred Citation: (Bibliographic) Mary Caviness collection, M86-09, 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, Mary Caviness collection, M86-09.
Biographical Note:
An African American female, Caviness was probably born c.1885. She apparently never married. The papers reveal that she owned property in Hot Springs and was often a benefactress to several family members and friends.
Scope and Contents Note:
The Mary Caviness Papers consist of personal correspondence, business papers (insurance policies, tax receipts, etc.) and a few miscellaneous papers.
Digitized material from this collection is available through the UCA Archives’ digital archive.
Arrangement:
This collection has no 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.
Processing Information: This collection was donated and processed in 1986, under the direction of archivist Tom W. Dillard. In 2024 the finding aid was updated by Valerus Quill with assistance from Shelbea Gentry in 2025.
Immediate Source of Acquisition: Gifford, David E. (Donor, Person)
Controlled Access Headings:
African Americans
Arkansas–History
Caviness, Mary
Cities and Towns – Hot Springs
Correspondence
Counties – Garland
Fire insurance policies
Great Migration, ca. 1914-ca. 1970
Women
Tax collection
Collection Inventory
Box 1
- File 1 – Correspondence, 1900 – 1959 (1 of 2)
- File 2 – Correspondence, 1900 – 1959 (2 of 2)
- File 3 – Business Papers, 1895 – 1942
- File 4 – Business Papers, 1943 – 1962
- File 5 – Miscellaneous Papers
End of Box 1
End of Collection