2006 -- Wallace Spearmon Jr. of Fayetteville broke the world record for the 300-meter dash at the Tyson Invitational Track Meet in Fayetteville on this day. Spearmon, who broke the American record in the 200-meter dash a year earlier while running for the University of Arkansas, competed in the race against three other runners: Kerron Clement, who held the world record for the 400-meter dash; LaShawn Merrit, a gold medalist; and Omar Brown, another former UA sprinter. The second- and third-place finishes by Clement and Merrit were so close to Spearmon’s 31.88 that either of them would also have broken the world record, set in 1989 by Brazil’s Rob daSilva.
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University Buildings
- The first history of the University of Arkansas included more than a dozen photos of the campus as it appeared just after the turn of the century. Most of the buildings are no longer standing, and nearly all of those that do remain are used in new capacities.
History Links
- Arkansas History Commission
The state archives are maintained by the Arkansas History Commission. - Arkansas Historical Association
The association publishes the Arkansas Historical Quarterly with history of Arkansas. - Washington County Historical Society
The society publishes a quarterly historical journal and is based at Headquarters House. - Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
The museum, based at Springdale, maintains historical items and collections related to the Ozarks, including Fayetteville. - NWA African American Heritage Association
Dedicated to preserving and documenting the history of African Americans in Northwest Arkansas. - University of Arkansas Libraries
The primary research library in Northwest Arkansas is Mullins Library. - Special Collections - University of Arkansas Libraries
The collections at Mullins Library include manuscripts, books and photographs, much of which relates to Arkansas history. - Fayetteville Public Library
Blair Library has a section devoted to Arkansas history and an extensive genealogical section. - Hog Database
This Web site contains history of the Arkansas Razorback football teams from the last 120 years. - Arkansas Archeological Survey
Part of the University of Arkansas System, this agency is charged with researching and conserving historic and prehistoric sites. - Department of Arkansas Heritage
This state department is dedicated to preserving the state's heritage and history.
Photo Albums
- Fayetteville History currently has five photo albums available for viewing.
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