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DAVID HAMPTON PRYOR PAPERS, 1934-2004

Group III, Series 1. Personal Materials (Boxes 528-549)

• Subseries 1. David Pryor and Family
• Subseries 2. Get-Well Cards and Letters
• Subseries 3. David Pryor Retirement
• Subseries 4. Birthday, Valentine's Day and Christmas Cards
• Subseries 5. Personal Finances and Other Materials–Restricted

Materials in this series relate to the personal lives of Senator Pryor and his family, including biographical information and awards. This subseries also includes information about trips and appearances by the senator, and drafts of some of his writings. Materials pertaining to his son, Senator Mark Pryor, are in Subseries 1. Subseries 5 is restricted as per donor agreement. For additional materials related to awards received by Senator Pryor, see Group IV, Series 3. Restricted materials may NOT be accessed.

Subseries 1. David Pryor and Family

This subseries is divided into three sections, containing biographical information of members of the Pryor family. The first section concerns Senator Pryor. The second section concerns Mrs. Pryor. The third section concerns the extended family of Senator and Mrs. Pryor, including their sons. The section concerning Senator Pryor includes materials related to his tenure at the University of Arkansas in 1997 and the annual charity golf tournament he sponsored. The section concerning Mrs. Pryor includes information concerning the annual art show sponsored by the Pryors.

Box 528 David Pryor and Family

David Pryor

1. Biographical Information.
2. Camden Community Theatre, “Mr. Roberts,” 1964-1965.
3. Clippings, 1960-1966.
4. Clippings, ca. 1975-1996.
5. Clippings, ca. 1960-2004, Oversize Materials (See Boxes 699 and 700).
6. Correspondence, 1951-1960.
7. Court Cases, Russell v. Pryor, 1978.
8. Education, Camden High School, ca. 1950.
9. Education, University of Arkansas, ca. 1955-1956.
10. Education, University of Arkansas, ca. 1955-1956, Oversize Materials (See Box 699).
11. Fundraisers, 1988-1989.
12. Heart Attack, 1991.
13. Heart Attack, 1991, Oversize Items (See Box 699).
14. Korea Trip Journal, 1969 (Oversize; see Box 700).
15. Memorabilia, ca. 1960-1968.
16. Newspaper and Magazine Features.
17. Newspaper and Magazine Features, Oversize Materials (See Box 699).
18. Notes and Jokes.
19. Notebook I.
20. Notebook II.
21. Notebook III.
22. Notebook IV.
23. Passports, 1969-1996.
24. Power-of-Attorney, 1989.
25. Retirement, 1995-1996.
26. Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, 1996.
David Pryor–Awards
27. Certificates.
28. Certificates, Oversize Materials (See Boxes 699 and 700).
29. Arkansas Easter Seal Society, Arkansan of the Year, 1991.
30. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Journalism Faculty, Distinguished Service Award, 1992.
David Pryor–Ethics Disclosures
31. Book Party, Jun 1990.
32. Chenal Country Club Membership, 1991.
33. Golf Sponsors, 1990-1992.
34. Office Art, 1991.

David Pryor–Golf Tournaments

35. 1989 (1 of 2).
36. 1989 (2 of 2).
37. 1990 (1 of 3).
38. 1990 (2 of 3).
39. 1990 (3 of 3).
40. 1991.
41. 1992.
42. 1992, Tournament Notebook (1 of 2).
43. 1992, Tournament Notebook (2 of 2).
44. 1993.
45. 1994.
46. 1994, Tournament Notebook (1 of 2).
47. 1994, Tournament Notebook (2 of 2).

Box 529 David Pryor and Family

David Pryor–Golf Tournaments

1. 1995.
2. 1996.
3. n.d.

David Pryor–Public Appearances

4. Arkansas Bankers Convention, May 1995.
5. Camden Fairview High School, Dec 1994.
6. Chemical Manufacturers Association, Feb 1992.
7. Dumas Chamber of Commerce, Banquet, Feb 1990.
8. University of Arkansas, Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences Dedication, Apr 1996.
9. University of Arkansas, Law School Commencement, May 1996.
10. University of Central Arkansas, Commencement, Aug 1986.

David Pryor–Trips

11. Arkansas, Aug 12-15, 1987.
12. Arkansas, Feb 23, 1990.
13. Arkansas, Jun 4-9, 1992.
14. Arkansas, May 6-10, 1993.
15. China, Oct 1982.
16. Conference for Democratic Senators, Virginia, Apr 1993.
17. East Asia, 1986.
18. Florida, Apr 1993.
19. France/Italy, Oct 1985.
20. Malaysia, Sep 1994.
21. Michigan, Jul 1990.
22. Morocco, Jan-Feb 1993.
23. Paris, Sep 1993.
24. San Diego, Aug 1986.
25. Thailand, 1991.
26. Vienna, Aug 1992.

David Pryor–University of Arkansas, 1997

27. Arkansas Historical Association.
28. Correspondence, Jan-Feb 1997.
29. Correspondence, Mar 1997.
30. Correspondence, Apr 1997.
31. Correspondence, May-Dec 1997.
32. Crossfire.
33. Events.
34. Richard Femo.
35. International Trade Policy.
36. Chris Jennings.
37. Miscellaneous.
38. Northwest Arkansas Airport.
39. Notes and Messages.
40. Ozark Center for Intercultural Studies.
41. James Sasser.
42. Paul Simon.
43. Fred Smith.
44. Symposium on Independent Counsel Law, Oct 1997.
45. Travel, Mar 1997.
46. University of Arkansas Commencement.
47. Weekly Appointments.

David Pryor–Writings

48. Heart Attack Article.
49. “Nine Miles to Mustin Lake,” 1989/Parker Westbrook.
50. Roy Reed, Faubus: The Life and Times of an American Prodigal Review.

Barbara Pryor

51. Biographical Information.
52. Clippings.
53. Clippings, Oversize Material (See Box 699).
54. Fair Winds Cinema, Incorporated, 1983-1984.
55. First Ladies Luncheon, Apr 1994 (Oversize; see Box 699).
56. Gala for the President, 1995.
57. Susan McCone Jonal Party, Oct 1987.
58. Kate Lehrer Book Party, Jun 1987.
59. Luncheons, 1993-1994.
60. Miscellaneous.
61. Miscellaneous, ca. 1967-1972.
62. Notebooks, 1985.
63. Notebook, 1991-1992.
64. Notebook, 1993-1995.
65. Passports, 1971-1996.
66. PEN/Faulkner Luncheon, 1990.
67. PEN/Faulkner Luncheon, 1991.
68. PEN/Faulkner Luncheon, 1992.

Box 530 David Pryor and Family

Barbara Pryor

1. PEN/Faulkner Luncheon, 1993.
2. PEN/Faulkner Luncheon, 1994.
3. PEN/Faulkner Luncheon, 1995.
4. PEN/Faulkner Luncheon, n.d.
5. Dee Pryor Party, Nov 1985.
6. Recipes.
7. Senate Wives Luncheons, 1980-1994.
8. Senate Wives Luncheon, Mar 1991.
9. Senate Wives Luncheon, Sep 1992.
10. Senate Wives Luncheon, May 1993.
11. Speech, Little Rock Arts and Humanities Commission, Nov 1993.
12. Speech, Woman of the Year.

Barbara Pryor–Correspondence

13. 1978-1980.
14. 1981-1982.
15. 1983-1984.
16. 1985.
17. 1986-1988.

Barbara Pryor--Arkansas Art Shows

18. 1981.
19. 1981-1983, Nancy Harris.
20. 1987.
21. 1987, Artists, Al Allen.
22. 1987, Artists, Elizabeth Bogard.
23. 1987, Artists, J.O. Buckley.
24. 1987, Artists, Roger Carlisle.
25. 1987, Artists, Ron Clayton.
26. 1987, Artists, Jed Jackson.
27. 1987, Artists, Patrick McFarlin.
28. 1987, Artists, Susan Morrison.
29. 1987, Artists, Robert Reed.
30. 1989, Sam Landers.
31. 1991.
32. 1991, Artists, Melinda Cameron.
33. 1991, Artists, Mary Cockrill.
34. 1991, Artists, Sherna Cockrill.
35. 1991, Artists, Scynthia Edwards.
36. 1991, Artists, Kathy Holder.
37. 1991, Artists, Anita Huffington.
38. 1991, Artists, Betty Jones.
39. 1991, Artists, Norris Mailer.
40. 1991, Artists, Doris Mapes.
41. 1991, Artists, Kitty Mashburn.
42. 1991, Artists, Beverly McLarty.
43. 1991, Artists, Carol Morris.
44. 1991, Artists, Pat Musick.
45. 1991, Artists, Sheila Parsons.
46. 1991, Artists, Marian Saubers.
47. 1991, Artists, Pearl Schmidt.
48. 1991, Artists, Millie Snipes.
49. 1991, Artists, Donna Phipps Stout.
50. 1991, Artists, Kathy Parker Thompson.
51. 1991, Artists, Toba Tucker.
52. 1991, Artists, Cheryl Wall.
53. 1991, Artists, Chris Werner.
54. 1991, Artists, Paula Wewers.
55. 1992.
56. 1993.
57. 1994-1995.
58. 1996.
59. n.d.

David and Barbara Pryor Family

60. Lunsford Family.
61. Pryor Family.
62. Pryor Family, Notebook.
63. Pryor Family Reunion, 1989.
64. Bill Pryor, 1993.
65. David H. “Dee” Pryor, Jr.
66. Mark Pryor, Family Life.
67. Mark Pryor, Political Career, 1990-1994.
68. Mark Pryor, Oversize Clippings (See Box 699).
69. Mark Pryor, “A Time for Change in the Democratic Party.”
70. Mark Pryor, “The Two Party System in Arkansas.”
71. Scott Pryor.
72. Susie Pryor.

Subseries 2. Get-Well Cards and Letters

This subseries comprises get-well cards and letters Senator Pryor received following his heart attack in April 1991 and heart surgery in November 1992. This subseries also includes an example of Pryor’s reply to his well-wishers as well as a list of correspondents.

Box 531 Get-Well Cards

1. Correspondents (1 of 2).
2. Correspondents (2 of 2).
3. Pryor Response Letter.
4. Mar 29-Apr 15, 1991.
5. Apr 16, 1991 (1 of 2).
6. Apr 16, 1991 (2 of 2).
7. Apr 17, 1991 (1 of 9).
8. Apr 17, 1991 (2 of 9).
9. Apr 17, 1991 (3 of 9).
10. Apr 17, 1991 (4 of 9).
11. Apr 17, 1991 (5 of 9).
12. Apr 17, 1991 (6 of 9).
13. Apr 17, 1991 (7 of 9).
14. Apr 17, 1991 (8 of 9).
15. Apr 17, 1991 (9 of 9).
16. Apr 18, 1991 (1 of 11).
17. Apr 18, 1991 (2 of 11).
18. Apr 18, 1991 (3 of 11).
19. Apr 18, 1991 (4 of 11).
20. Apr 18, 1991 (5 of 11).
21. Apr 18, 1991 (6 of 11).
22. Apr 18, 1991 (7 of 11).

Box 532 Get-Well Cards

1. Apr 18, 1991 (8 of 11).
2. Apr 18, 1991 (9 of 11).
3. Apr 18, 1991 (10 of 11).
4. Apr 18, 1991 (11 of 11).
5. Apr 19, 1991 (1 of 8).
6. Apr 19, 1991 (2 of 8).
7. Apr 19, 1991 (3 of 8).
8. Apr 19, 1991 (4 of 8).
9. Apr 19, 1991 (5 of 8).
10. Apr 19, 1991 (6 of 8).
11. Apr 19, 1991 (7 of 8).
12. Apr 19, 1991 (8 of 8).
13. Apr 20, 1991 (1 of 4).
14. Apr 20, 1991 (2 of 4).
15. Apr 20, 1991 (3 of 4).
16. Apr 20, 1991 (4 of 4).
17. Apr 21, 1991.
18. Apr 22, 1991 (1 of 7).
19. Apr 22, 1991 (2 of 7).
20. Apr 22, 1991 (3 of 7).
21. Apr 22, 1991 (4 of 7).

Box 533 Get-Well Cards

1. Apr 22, 1991 (5 of 7).
2. Apr 22, 1991 (6 of 7).
3. Apr 22, 1991 (7 of 7).
4. Apr 23, 1991 (1 of 7).
5. Apr 23, 1991 (2 of 7).
6. Apr 23, 1991 (3 of 7).
7. Apr 23, 1991 (4 of 7).
8. Apr 23, 1991 (5 of 7).
9. Apr 23, 1991 (6 of 7).
10. Apr 23, 1991 (7 of 7).
11. Apr 24, 1991 (1 of 4).
12. Apr 24, 1991 (2 of 4).
13. Apr 24, 1991 (3 of 4).
14. Apr 24, 1991 (4 of 4).
15. Apr 25, 1991 (1 of 4).
16. Apr 25, 1991 (2 of 4).
17. Apr 25, 1991 (3 of 4).
18. Apr 25, 1991 (4 of 4).
19. Apr 26, 1991 (1 of 4).
20. Apr 26, 1991 (2 of 4).
21. Apr 26, 1991 (3 of 4).
22. Apr 26, 1991 (4 of 4).
23. Apr 27, 1991.
24. Apr 28, 1991.
25. Apr 29, 1991 (1 of 3).

Box 534 Get-Well Cards

1. Apr 29, 1991 (2 of 3).
2. Apr 29, 1991 (3 of 3).
3. Apr 30, 1991 (1 of 3).
4. Apr 30, 1991 (2 of 3).
5. Apr 30, 1991 (3 of 3).
6. May 1, 1991.
7. May 2, 1991.
8. May 3, 1991 (1 of 2).
9. May 3, 1991 (2 of 2).
10. May 4-5, 1991.
11. May 6, 1991.
12. May 7, 1991.
13. May 8, 1991.
14. May 9-10,1991.
15. May 11-12, 1991.
16. May 13, 1991.
17. May 14, 1991.
18. May 15, 1991.
19. May 16-19, 1991.
20. May 20, 1991.
21. May 21, 1991.
22. May 22, 1991.
23. May 23-27, 1991.
24. May 28, 1991.
25. May 29, 1991.
26. May 30-31, 1991.
27. Jun 1-2, 1991.
28. Jun 3, 1991.
29. Jun 4, 1991.
30. Jun 5, 1991.
31. Jun 6, 1991.
32. Jun 7, 1991.
33. Jun 8-9, 1991.
34. Jun 10, 1991.
35. Jun 11-16, 1991.
36. Jun 17-18, 1991.
37. Jul 1991-Oct 1992.
38. 1992 Get Well Card List.
39. Nov 1-10, 1992.
40. Nov 11, 1992.
41. Nov 12, 1992 (1 of 4).
42. Nov 12, 1992 (2 of 4).
43. Nov 12, 1992 (3 of 4).
44. Nov 12, 1992 (4 of 4).

Box 535 Get-Well Cards

1. Nov 13, 1992 (1 of 6).
2. Nov 13, 1992 (2 of 6).
3. Nov 13, 1992 (3 of 6).
4. Nov 13, 1992 (4 of 6).
5. Nov 13, 1992 (5 of 6).
6. Nov 13, 1992 (6 of 6).
7. Nov 14, 1992 (1 of 4).
8. Nov 14, 1992 (2 of 4).
9. Nov 14, 1992 (3 of 4).
10. Nov 14, 1992 (4 of 4).
11. Nov 15, 1992.
12. Nov 16, 1992 (1 of 6).
13. Nov 16, 1992 (2 of 6).
14. Nov 16, 1992 (3 of 6).
15. Nov 16, 1992 (4 of 6).
16. Nov 16, 1992 (5 of 6).
17. Nov 16, 1992 (6 of 6).
18. Nov 17, 1992 (1 of 3).
19. Nov 17, 1992 (2 of 3).
20. Nov 17, 1992 (3 of 3).
21. Nov 18, 1992 (1 of 3).
22. Nov 18, 1992 (2 of 3).
23. Nov 18, 1992 (3 of 3).
24. Nov 19, 1992.
25. Nov 20, 1992 (1 of 2).
26. Nov 20, 1992 (2 of 2).

Box 536 Get-Well Cards

1. Nov 21-22, 1992.
2. Nov 23, 1992.
3. Nov 24, 1992.
4. Nov 25-26, 1992.
5. Nov 27, 1992.
6. Nov 28-30, 1992.
7. Dec 1-15, 1992.
8. Dec 16, 1992-1993.
9. 1992 (n.d.).
10. n.d. (1 of 10).
11. n.d. (2 of 10).
12. n.d. (3 of 10).
13. n.d. (4 of 10).
14. n.d. (5 of 10).
15. n.d. (6 of 10).
16. n.d. (7 of 10).
17. n.d. (8 of 10).
18. n.d. (9 of 10).
19. n.d. (10 of 10).

Subseries 3. David Pryor Retirement

This subseries contains letters Senator Pryor received following the announcement of his retirement from the Senate.

Box 536 (cont.) David Pryor Retirement

20. Apr 20-21, 1995.
21. Apr 22-23, 1995.
22. Apr 24, 1995.
23. Apr 25, 1995.
24. Apr 26-27, 1995.
25. Apr 28-30, 1995.
26. May 1-4, 1995.
27. May 5-9, 1995.
28. May 10-31, 1995.
29. Jun-Dec 1995.
30. 1996.

Subseries 4. Birthday, Valentine's Day and Christmas Cards.

This subseries contains letters and cards expressing birthday, Valentine’s Day, and Christmas greetings.

Box 537 Birthday, Valentine’s Day and Christmas Cards

Birthday and Valentine's Day Cards

1. 1986.
2. 1989.
3. 1992.
4. 1993.
5. 1995.
6. Valentine’s Day Lists, 1980-1993.

Box 538 Birthday, Valentine’s Day and Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards

1. 1979 (1 of 2).
2. 1979 (2 of 2).
3. 1980 (1 of 4).
4. 1980 (2 of 4).
5. 1980 (3 of 4).
6. 1980 (4 of 4).
7. 1982 (1 of 3).
8. 1982 (2 of 3).
9. 1982 (3 of 3).

Box 539 Christmas Cards

1. 1985 (1 of 6).
2. 1985 (2 of 6).
3. 1985 (3 of 6).
4. 1985 (4 of 6).
5. 1985 (5 of 6).
6. 1985 (6 of 6).
7. 1986 (1 of 2).
8. 1986 (2 of 2).
9. 1987.
10. 1988.

Box 540 Christmas Cards

1. 1989 (1 of 4).
2. 1989 (2 of 4).
3. 1989 (3 of 4).
4. 1989 (4 of 4).
5. 1990 (1 of 7).
6. 1990 (2 of 7).
7. 1990 (3 of 7).

Box 541 Christmas Cards

1. 1990 (4 of 7).
2. 1990 (5 of 7).
3. 1990 (6 of 7).
4. 1990 (7 of 7).
5. 1992.
6. 1993.
7. 1994.
8. 1995.
9. 1996 and n.d.

Subseries 5. Personal Finances and Other Materials–Restricted

As per donor agreement, the materials in this subseries are restricted. This subseries includes materials related to the personal finances and legal matters of Senator and Mrs. Pryor. Restricted materials may NOT be accessed.

Box 542 Personal Finances (Restricted materials; may NOT be accessed)

Box 543 Personal Finances (Restricted materials; may NOT be accessed)

Box 544 Personal Finances (Restricted materials; may NOT be accessed)

Box 545 Personal Finances (Restricted materials; may NOT be accessed)

Box 546 Personal Finances (Restricted materials; may NOT be accessed)

Box 547 Personal Finances (Restricted materials; may NOT be accessed)

Box 548 Restricted Materials–Miscellaneous (may NOT be accessed)

Box 549 Restricted Materials– Miscellaneous (may NOT be accessed)

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