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Summary Information
Repository: University of Central Arkansas, Torreyson Library, Archives and Special Collections
Creator: MacKrell, James Knott (Person)
Title: James Knott MacKrell collection
ID: M86-12
Dates Bulk: 1948, 1970
Dates Inclusive: 1941-1970
Physical Extent: 2 boxes (0.418 Linear feet: 2 Half Hollinger)
Language of the Material: English
Preferred Citation: (Bibliographic) James Knott MacKrell collection, M86-12, 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, James Knott MacKrell collection, M86-12.
Biographical Note:
James Knott “Uncle Mac” MacKrell was born in Houston, Texas on August 8, 1902. MacKrell was well known in Arkansas as a radio personality on Little Rock station KLRA. He also founded Arkansas Academy, a Christian but non-sectarian children’s home at Arlberg. A Baptist minister, he wrote numerous articles and pamphlets promoting the “Bible Lovers Revival.” In addition to his radio career, MacKrell ran for governor first in 1948 on the Democratic ticket, but in 1970 he ran as a candidate under the Republican Party. Included photographs captured MacKrell with Sid McMath, Winthrop Rockefeller, and Maurice “Footsie” Britt during the 1970 gubernatorial campaign. MacKrell died while interviewing a group of teenagers on a radio show in 1972.
Scope and Contents Note:
The papers of James Knott MacKrell are mainly comprised of newspaper clippings from the gubernatorial races of 1948 and 1970.
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: Materials were donated at an unknown date to the University of Central Arkansas Archives and Special collections. The collection was processed in 1986 under the direction of archivist, Tom W. Dillard. In 2024 the finding aid was updated by Clover Quill with assistance from Shelbea Gentry in 2025.
Immediate Source of Acquisition: MacKrell Family
Controlled Access Headings:
Architecture, Domestic—Arkansas
Arkansas—History
Arkansas—Politics and government
Arkansas—Politics and government—To 1950
Arkansas—Politics and government—1951-
American newspapers
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Dwellings—Arkansas
Elections
Elections—Southern States
Elections—United States
Governors—Election
Governors—United States—Election
Newspaper reading—Religious aspects—Christianity
Newspapers
Photographs
Political campaigns
Radio
Radio broadcasting
Radio personalities
Religion
Religious educators
Collection Inventory
Box 1
- File 1 – Personal Papers, Newspaper Clippings, Printed Material, including funeral remarks made by Ben F. Jordan at James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell Memorial Service
- File 2 – Religious pamphlets written by James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell (undated)
- File 3 – 11 Photographs and 1 negative of James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, 1935-1971 and (undated)
- Envelope 1 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, 4 b/w, 1 negative (c. 1935)
- Envelope 2 – James MacKrell, Evangelist and Pastor, 3 b/w (c. 1937)
- Envelope 3 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell (c. 1970)
- Envelope 4 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell (c. 1971)
- Envelope 5 – Autographed b/w, Jim McKeil – TV Personality, son of the late James and Bessie MacKrell of Conway (1970’s)
- Envelope 6 – Park Place Baptist Church, Pastored by James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell (undated)
- Envelope 7 – Congregation, East Side Mission, Second Baptist , James MacKrell – Evangelist (undated)
- Envelope 8 – House at 124 Cedar, North Little Rock (undated)
- Envelope 9 – House at 124 Cedar, North Little Rock (undated)
- Envelope 10 – Unidentified (c. 1950)
- Envelope 11 – Unidentified (c. 1950)
- File 4 – 17 Photographs, Gubernatorial Races, 1948 & 1970
- Envelope 1 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Gubernatorial Race (1948)
- Envelope 2 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Gubernatorial Race (1970)
- Envelope 3 – “Uncle Mac” Campaign Poster, Gubernatorial Race (1970)
- Envelope 4 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell campaigning in the Gubernatorial Race (1970)
- Envelope 5 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell campaigning in the Gubernatorial Race (1970)
- Envelope 6 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Sid McMath, Winthrop Rockefeller, Maurice “Footsie” Britt Gubernatorial Campaign (1970)
- Envelope 7 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Gubernatorial Race (1970)
- Envelope 8 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Gubernatorial Race (1970)
- Envelope 9 – Gubernatorial Campaign (1970)
- Envelope 10 – Mrs. Tilda Butler, Gubernatorial Race (1970)
- Envelope 11 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Miscellaneous Campaign Photograph (1970)
- Envelope 12 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Miscellaneous campaign photographs (1970)
- Envelope 13 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Miscellaneous campaign photographs (1970)
- Envelope 14 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Miscellaneous Campaign Photographs (1970)
- Envelope 15 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Miscellaneous Campaign Photographs (1970)
- Envelope 16 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Miscellaneous Campaign Photographs (1970)
- Envelope 17 – James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, Miscellaneous Campaign Photographs (1970)
End of Box 1
Box 2
- File 1 – Newspaper Clippings – 1948 Gubernatorial Race, July – August
- File 2 – Printed Material Concerning the 1948 Gubernatorial Race
- File 3 – The Voice of Arkansas – Published by James “Uncle Mac” MacKrell, 1949-50 issues
- File 4 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race June 1-15 and Speaking Itinerary
- File 5 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race June 16-30
- File 6 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race July 1-9
- File 7 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race, July 11-16
- File 8 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race July 17-27
- File 9 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race July 28-31
- File 10 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race August 3-14
- File 11 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race August 15-21
- File 12 – Newspaper Clippings – 1970 Gubernatorial Race, August 22-26
- File 13 – 1970 Gubernatorial Race – Press Release and Resource Material for a Speech
End of Box 2
End of Collection