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December 5, 2003

Little Rock native Jerry Lewis Russell Jr. died. Russell was an author, editor of several newsletters, political and public relations advisor and consultant, political activist, and founder of the Civil War Roundtable of Arkansas. He was also nationally recognized as a leader in the preservation of state and national Civil War battlefields.

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One of the most popular exhibits at the Arkansas State University Museum in Jonesboro (Craighead County) is the skeletal mastodon model known as Mona. Cast from authentic fossilized bones, it was named after retired museum educator Mona Fielder, who was instrumental in its acquisition. Authentic mastodon bones placed in surrounding display cases complement the model.

 

One of the most popular exhibits at the Arkansas State University Museum in Jonesboro (Craighead County) is the skeletal mastodon model known as Mona. Cast from authentic fossilized bones, it was named after retired museum educator Mona Fielder, who was instrumental in its acquisition. Authentic mastodon bones placed in surrounding display cases complement the model.

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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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