Ray Thornton
Bumpers, Thornton Among Arkansas Notables Who Died During 2016
A former U.S. senator who defended an impeached president during his Senate trial and a former U.S. representative who was a member of House committee that brought articles of impeachment against another president are among the notable Arkansans who died during 2016. read more >
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‘He Was a Gentleman’ (Editorial)
Ray Thornton, who died last week at the age of 87, recalled an earlier era in Arkansas politics, when compromise wasn’t considered treason, when people could be political foes but personal friends or, at least, friendly. read more >
Justice, Congressman, University President Ray Thornton Dies at 87
Raymond "Ray" Hoyt Thornton Jr., a former Arkansas Supreme Court Justice and U.S. representative, died Wednesday morning, according to his sister. He was 87. read more >
U of A Libraries Add 1964 Collection
University of Arkansas Libraries announced on Thursday the opening of the Ray Thornton Papers, a 1964 manuscript collection. read more >
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Ray Thornton Donates Work, Personal Papers to University of Arkansas
Former Congressman and Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Ray Thornton is donating his personal and professional papers to the University of Arkansas Libraries. read more >
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Wal-Mart at 50: A Not-So-Short History Of the World’s Largest Retailer
The lessons Sam Walton learned during those early, successful years of Wal-Mart allowed him to build the most successful retail chain in history. And just like the times that he took his planes up to search for potential Wal-Mart sites, it was Mr. Sam himself who was behind the stick, deciding which direction to go. read more >
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