Letter, Alta Faubus

 
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Letter, Alta Faubus
Letter, Alta Faubus
Letter, Alta Faubus

Letter, Alta Faubus

Object number2015.009.01
DateSeptember 13, 1983
OriginHunstville, Arkansas
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions8 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (21.6 × 14 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Musuem Collection
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    DescriptionA letter written by Alta Faubus, wife of 36th Governor Orval Faubus. The letter is addressed to Lucy K. Robinson, director of the Arkansas Commemorative Commission in 1983. The letterhead reads "Alta Faubus/P.O. Box 629/Huntsville, Ark, 72740." "Lucy K. Robinson/Director/Arkansas Commemorative Commission." The letter reads: "Dear Lucy: /It has been some time since 1955, and I have forgotten much that happened. I filled out the form you sent me as best I could, I did it hurriedly and I doubt that you can read it./ You are welcome to call me anytime that you need ask me questions. my phone no. is 738-2760. / I have traveled all summer and let things pile up, until I am so far behind. I hurriedly went through some files this morning and came across the clippings I am sending you, which I hope might give you some insight into the kind of person I am. / Sincerely, / Alta Faubus."

    Celia Alta Faubus was born in 1912 and she married Orval Faubus in 1931. She was a rural school teacher for some time and later went on to become the editor and publisher of the Madison County Record. Alta and Orval had one son, Farrell Faubus. Alta went on to be the Thirty-sixth First Lady of Arkansas when her husband Orval was elected governor in 1955. She divorced Orval in 1969. Alta died in 2002.

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