Arkansas has many agricultural products and folks in the know are aware of the many apple varieties grown in the state. This digital exhibit contains 69 items related to apple culture taken from collections housed at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the University of Arkansas. Select items for this special collection include souvenir booklets, poetry, and photographs. First-time visitors should read the history of the Arkansas apple industry proffered by "Mr. Arkansas Apple" himself, Dr. Roy C. Rom. The resource list is exhaustive, and anyone with an interest in pomology or Arkansas history will find it quite fascinating. Additionally, for anyone interested in going deeper into the subject, the site includes supplementary resources including links to other digitized materials.
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