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March 7, 1936

Richard Butler Sr. married Gertrude Marjorie Remmel. Butler was a lawyer, banker, real estate investor, philanthropist, and horticulturalist who is best remembered for his wide variety of business developments and community activities. As the attorney for the Little Rock School Board, he played a major role in the 1957 Little Rock school desegregation crisis. The Butler Center for Arkansas Studies, a department of the Central Arkansas Library System, was created in 1997 through an endowment by Butler for the purpose of promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of Arkansas history, literature, art, and culture.

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Thomas Hindman

Confederate general Thomas C. Hindman of Helena (Phillips County) survived extensive Civil War combat only to be murdered by an unknown assailant during Reconstruction. Hindman was shot while sitting near a window in his Helena home on September 28, 1868. No suspect was ever arrested, and the motive was never determined. Some speculated that his death came at the hands of political opponents or someone with a personal grudge.

 

Confederate general Thomas C. Hindman of Helena (Phillips County) survived extensive Civil War combat only to be murdered by an unknown assailant during Reconstruction. Hindman was shot while sitting near a window in his Helena home on September 28, 1868. No suspect was ever arrested, and the motive was never determined. Some speculated that his death came at the hands of political opponents or someone with a personal grudge.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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