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August 8, 1929

Comedian Norris “Tuffy” Goff married Elizabeth Bullion of Mena (Polk County). Tuffy Goff, with his partner Chet Lauck, created Lum and Abner, a radio program based on the people of Pine Ridge (Montgomery County) that was one of the longest-running and most popular programs ever on the radio. Later, Goff and Lauck successfully transferred their Lum and Abner characters to movies.

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Arkansas School for the Deaf

Originally opened in 1867 as the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute in Little Rock (Pulaski County), the school known today as the Arkansas School for the Deaf has become a national leader in the field of education for the deaf. The campus, shown here on Little Rock’s Markham Street, is home to a growing number of students who are provided with a curriculum centered on academics and life skills.

 

Originally opened in 1867 as the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute in Little Rock (Pulaski County), the school known today as the Arkansas School for the Deaf has become a national leader in the field of education for the deaf. The campus, shown here on Little Rock’s Markham Street, is home to a growing number of students who are provided with a curriculum centered on academics and life skills.

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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, quizzes, lesson plans, and more, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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