Primary Sources
Annual Report 1974. Fayetteville: U of Arkansas Public Safety, 1975. Print.
This report is an annual report on crimes, employee statistics, and automobile statistics.
This report is helpful because it provides a solid background on what the University of
Arkansas was like during 1974. It also provides a base for which to compare future
statistics.
Annual Report 1975. Fayetteville: U of Arkansas Department of Public Safety, 1976. Print.
This report highlights the statistics of the University of Arkansas during 1975, including
crime rates, enforcement policies, and year-end summaries. This report was important
because it served as comparison to other annual reports.
Annual Report 1977. Fayetteville: U of Arkansas Department of Public Safety, 1978. Print.
This annual report describes the DPS’s 1977 year. This report is useful because it allows
for comparison to past years and one can learn more about how the University developed.
Annual Report 1978. Fayetteville: U of A Department of Public Safety, 1979. Print.
This particular annual report is important because it showed that the department had
changed drastically in a few short years. The department organization increased and
while crime statistics went up, it was accounted for because of the growth of the
University. The report is helpful to the website for comparison and statistic reasons.
Annual Report 1979. Fayetteville: U of A Department of Public Safety, 1980. Print.
The 1979 annual report shows how the University Department of Public Safety changed
and developed. The report is helpful because it again, compares statistics and highlights
the transforming department.
Annual Report 1980. Fayetteville: U of A Department of Public Safety, 1981. Print.
1980 was the start of a new decade—and a new department. Statistics became more
professionalized and reports on training, equipment, and employees became more
thorough. This is helpful because it was obvious that the DPS was transforming, and the
statistics are evidence of transformation.
Annual Report 1986. Fayetteville: U of A Department of Public Safety, 1987. Print.
The 1986 annual report outlines the organization of the DPS, and it already is much more
detailed than it was in 1974. It also goes through crime statistics which rise as enrollment
rates do. The report is helpful because it can be used as comparison to 1974 to show how
much the DPS changed over the twelve years that Slamons had been Director.
Appointment and Removal of Institutional Law Enforcement Officers. Ark. Code. Ann. Sec. 2517-304. 1987 and Supp. 2015. LexisNexis Academic. Web. 7 Feb. 2015.
The Arkansas State Statute 25-17-304 was first passed in 1987 and allowed the
University of Arkansas to have a full-functioning police department capable of enforcing
all aspects of law. This is important because it allows for evidence to prove that the
government gave permission for the University of Arkansas to have a police department.
It gave Slamons what he needed to make sure that the University Department of Public
Safety could progress accordingly.
Associated Press. “Sorority Snub May Have Spurred Slain Intruder.” Rockford Register Star
[Rockford, IL] 29 Jan. 1981. Print.
This Associated Press (AP) article was about the Delta Delta Delta shooting at the
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The article is important and helpful because it
provides for a secondary view of the shooting, as well as a general description and key
quotes that can be used in the website. This article is also important because it shows that
the shooting had national interest.
Bruns, Brad. E-mail interview. 12 Jan. 2015.
Mr. Bruns was an officer during the transformation of the UAPD and by e-mailing him, I
was able to get more perspective on all of the events that occurred during the beginning
years of the transformation. This was helpful for my project because his experience gave
a new view on not only the UAPD, but on Slamons as well.
“Christmas Cards We’d Like to See.” Arkansas Traveler [Fayetteville] 6 Dec. 1972: 7. Print.
This controversial cartoon gave a tidbit of how students reacted to the idea of guns on
campus. The cartoon portrays Slamons as a radical that was obsessed and careless with
guns, instead of a responsible and trustworthy person hired to protect the community. It is
important and helpful because it shows the view of students and the University
community on Slamons’ opinions.
Crain, Gary, Greg Foster, Kathryn Huddler, and Matt Mills. Personal interview. 8 Jan. 2015.
All of these captains served under Mr. Slamons before he retired. While all of the
captains effectively answered questions and bounced ideas off one another, Captain Gary
Crain’s answers stood out as transformation-geared responses. This group interview was
helpful to me because again, I was able to get multiple perspectives on leadership
questions, such as Slamons’ role with equipment and training for officers and his
willingness to adapt the Department to be tactically trained.
Day, Melissa. Radio Coverage of May 4 Shootings at Kent State University 1970.wmv. YouTube.
N.p., 22 Apr. 2012. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.
The radio coverage clip was over the events of Kent State as it was happening. The
coverage discussed the shooting and is important because it is a key primary source for
the KSU shooting. This clip is used as historical context and added an interesting voice to
the website.
“Except Arming: Public Safety Gets Police Power.” Arkansas Traveler [Fayetteville] 17 Feb.
1974: 1. Print.
This article talks about the University of Arkansas campus security and its change to a
Department of Public Safety. This is important because it highlights a very significant
time during Slamons’ leadership at the University. This article is evidence of his acting
upon innovative ideas.
Freeman, Jo. At Berkeley in the Sixties: The Education of an Activist, 1961-1965. Indianapolis:
Indiana University Press, 2004. Print.
Jo Freeman’s story discusses the Free Speech Movement (FSM) in great detail. The FSM
occurred during the 1960s and serves as important historical context for student
protesting on college campuses. This source is helpful because it allows the reader to gain
more knowledge about what exactly was happening on college campuses in regard to
student activism from the perspective of a student activist. It gives important historical
context that could be used as a basis for knowledge.
Gahagans, Stephen. Personal interview. 17 Nov. 2014.
Stephen Gahagans is the current Director of the UAPD, taking over in 2007 immediately
after Slamons retired. I conducted this interview in order to not only learn more about the
department and what changes have occurred, but to learn more about the future of the
UAPD. This interview was helpful to my project because it provided a strong base for the
legacy of Mr. Slamons as well as understanding more about the infrastructure of the
department.
Goines, David Lange. The Free Speech Movement: Coming of Age in the 1960s. Berkeley, CA:
Ten Speed Press, 1993. Print.
This book, also written by a student activist on student activism, discusses the Free
Speech Movement (FSM) in detailed description with analysis on events. Goines’ book
provides historical knowledge that helps to understand more about the 1960s and all of
the different aspects that led to student uprisings.
“Gunman Killed in Tuesday Shooting.” Arkansas Traveler [Fayetteville] 29 Jan. 1981: 1+. Print.
The Arkansas Traveler article talks about the Tri-Delta shooting, and gives a synopsis of
what the order of events was that evening. This is helpful because it provides a great base
for the website’s section on the Tri-Delta shooting, and allows for commentary.
"Guns and Public Safety." Cartoon. Grapevine [Fayetteville] 25 Sept. 1974. Print.
This image that sums up the community’s views on guns and arming officers. It is
important and helpful because it provides both a media source and gives more
information about how the students and community felt about Slamons’ position on
arming officers—a very negative perception.
Harrison, Kristen. Personal interview. 13 Feb. 2015.
Kristen Harrison's impromptu interview gave a quick current student perspective of the
UAPD. This is important because her interview highlighted the UAPD and set the
department in a positive light. While not everyone agrees with this opinion, Harrison's
point of view sets the tone for most students at the University of Arkansas. This source
was important because it provided a facet of Slamons' legacy which was community
perception. While the community at first was not for Slamons' radical ideas, Slamons
turned that opinion around, and the UAPD is now, for the most part, viewed positively
according to Harrison.
Lemkenewsroom. Razorback Patrol.mp4. YouTube. N.p., 20 Oct. 2011. Web. 13 Jan. 2015.
This video features Captain Gary Crain speaking about the UAPD’s program,
Razorpatrol. Razorpatrol is an escort service started by Slamons in 1981, and the video
discusses how it is used today. This video is important and helpful because it gives a
detailed description of what Razorpatrol is, and it is also a source of media, making a
website more interesting for its viewers.
Marcus, Steven. Jack Weinburg in the Back Seat of the Police Car. 1 Oct. 1964. Photograph. The
Free Speech Movement. UC Berkeley.
This collection of pictures depicts the Free Speech Movement and students protesting at
UC Berkeley during the 1960s. One of the photographs in particular, Mario Savio
Speaking on Top of a Police Car, stood out because it shows the immense amount of
people at the protest and how police were not able to control the masses. This is helpful
because it helps provide a greater depth of historical context and shows how far students
were willing to go for their voice to be heard.
McDaniel, Dustin. Letter to Larry Slamons. 20 Aug. 2007. TS.
This letter is just one of many retirement letters that Mr. Slamons received. This
particular letter stood out because it is very brief, but to the point, and it could be used in
the website under the “legacy” or even “leader” pages.
McDonald, Robin. “Officer’s Actions Ruled ‘Justified.’” Arkansas Traveler [Fayetteville] 3 Feb.
1981: 1+. Print.
This 1981 article goes more in depth over the Tri-Delta shooting, and answers the
question of whether or not Sergeant Reggie Houser was justified in fatally wounding
suspect James Taylor. This article is important to the website because it answers the
recurring argument throughout the site: arming officers is necessary for safety on
campus. The quotes it provides help to make sure that the website is historically accurate.
Miller, R. P. Letter to Lawrence J. Slamons, Jr. 6 June 1972. TS. Collection of Lawrence J.
Slamons, Jr., Fayetteville.
In this collection, each letter discusses Mr. Slamons’ resignation from Western Illinois
University and his acceptance at the University of Arkansas. This is important because it
shows how much people appreciated him and that what he did for the campus was
significant. One of the letters that stood out was written by Richard Poll. His letter talks
about how Western Illinois did not gain anything from his resignation and how he would
definitely be missed. These letters will be used under the “leader” page because it
highlights Mr. Slamons.
Minton, Laura. UAPD Logo. 31 Dec. 2014. Photograph. Collection of Laura Minton,
Fayetteville.
This photograph is one of a series that I put together for this National History Day
project. This particular logo was important because it has the UAPD “slogan”, which
aligns perfectly with Slamons’ goals for the department. I used the pictures I took
throughout my website.
Mr. Slamons speaking at a conf. 1978. Photograph. Collection of Lawrence J. Slamons, Jr.,
Fayetteville.
This collection of photographs contains many portraits of Mr. Slamons and various
people. One of the photographs that stood out was a portrait of Slamons speaking at a
conference. All of the photographs in this collection are used in the home page slide
show, and some are featured throughout the website.
Nixon announcing Cambodia decision. CNN. 7 July 2014. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.
This image shows President Richard Nixon outlining the Cambodian invasion. This
image is used on the historical context page. The image is important because by showing
the United States’ involvement in the war, one can understand the student protests that
occurred, such as the Kent State University tragedy.
Nixon, Richard M. “Richard M. Nixon: Cambodian Incursion Address.” Ed. Michael E.
Eidenmuller. American Rhetoric: Top 100 Speeches. Web. 28 Nov. 2014.
This speech was given by former President Richard Nixon discussing America’s future
involvement in the Vietnam War with regards to Cambodia. This speech was important
because it sparked the Kent State shooting, as well as other campus protests, and provides
a solid historical context because of this.
Nixon, Richard M. “Letter to the Chairman, President’s Commission on Campus Unrest, on the
Commission’s Report.” December 12, 1970. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T.
Woolley. The American Presidency Project. Web. 28 Nov. 2014.
This letter, also written by Nixon, provides his opinion on the Kent State shooting and
campus unrest. This is important because of his decision to further U.S. troops in the
Vietnam War, universities protested. This is helpful because it gave another view to the
tense subject.
Nugent, B. A. Letter to Lawrence J. Slamons, Jr. 3 Aug. 1982. TS. Collection of Lawrence J.
Slamons, Jr., Fayetteville.
The collection of letters of appreciation highlighted some of Mr. Slamons’
accomplishments, small and large, during his years of being Director. These are helpful
because it shows how Mr. Slamons was thought of during his times at the University of
Western Illinois and the University of Arkansas.
Orlando, P.L. Letter to Arthur W. Taber and Lawrence J. Slamons, Jr. 4 Mar. 1970. TS.
Collection of Lawrence J Slamons, Jr., Fayetteville.
This collection of letters was a series of reference letters for various jobs that Mr.
Slamons was applying for. While the letters may not be all related to the University of
Arkansas job offer, they all served the purpose of explaining Mr. Slamons’ character
which was important. These letters were helpful because they provided more insight
about Mr. Slamons’ personality and ethics in the workplace.
Ray, Russell. “UAPD Earns Accreditation Unique in State.” Morning News [Springdale] 11 Aug.
1995. University of Arkansas Police Department. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.
This article is about the UAPD gaining accreditation in 1995, which is helpful to the
project because it falls under innovative actions, and highlights Slamons’ leadership
during his time at the UAPD.
Self Study Report: Department of Public Safety. Fayetteville: U of Arkansas DPS, circa 1985.
Print.
The self-study report by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) helps show the statistical
transformation of the University. This is important because statistics provide a different
type of evidence that is key for the website to have substantial points. This report is used
as opposition because it refers to salary—a very controversial topic in Arkansas among
police organizations when Slamons was hired.
Slamons, Larry. "Deadly Physical Force--A Report." Campus Law Enforcement Journal 11.3
(1981): 32-33. Print.
This article, written by Mr. Slamons himself, discusses the Tri Delta shooting at the
University of Arkansas in detail. This is important to the website because he discusses the
fact that if police officers did not have guns, the shooting could have been much more
disastrous. This applies as a rebuttal for controversial statements that had been released
about Slamons’ leadership style, particularly involving guns.
Slamons, Larry. "President's Message." Campus Law Enforcement Journal 11.3
(1981): 4. Print.
The message, written by Mr. Slamons, discusses his experience being the President of
IACLEA and highlights the Annual Conference which was upcoming. Because his
presidency was coming to an end, it was important to include this statement. It showed
the experiences he had and briefly outlined the accomplishments of IACLEA in 1980.
This can be used as context for other decisions that Slamons made during his 35-year
tenure.
Slamons, Larry. “Why Police Chiefs Support Brady Bill.” Arkansas Gazette. 14 June 1991.
Print.
This editorial written by Mr. Slamons is persuading others to support the Brady Bill. The
Brady Bill, according to Mr. Slamons, is a way to slow down gun violence. This is
important and helpful because Mr. Slamons was very pro-gun when the community was
not, and it helps to show how much controversy there really was about arming officers.
Slamons, Lawrence. "Public Safety Philosophy." Circa 1985. TS.
This document, written by Slamons, gives his philosophy on public safety, and outlines a
vision statement for his time at the UAPD. This is important because Slamons is showing
how he planned to develop the public safety department and its role throughout the
campus. The document can be used as a vision statement to prove that Slamons’
leadership was strong.
Slamons, Lawrence J., Jr. Personal Interview. 19 Nov. 2014.
This interview with my grandfather is important because it gives a first-hand account of
the 35 years he was Director of the UAPD. However, Slamons’ health has severely
declined since this project has come about, and current views were not able to be
expressed fluently. Slamons was able to provide documents, photographs, and other
sources that guided my website, which proved to be invaluable.
Slamons, Lawrence J., Jr. “President’s Message.” Campus Law Enforcement Journal. 10.4
(1980): 6-7. Print.
Mr. Slamons’ message talked about the 22nd Annual Conference and how willing the
members of IACLEA were to accept him as the new president. It also delved into what
would be established during his year of presidency. This is important because it provides
for yet another accomplishment of Mr. Slamons during his years of campus law
enforcement.
Slamons, Lawrence J., Jr. “Resume.” circa 1985. TS.
This document is Slamons’ resume, and it helps the project because it outlines all of his
experience in various locations and his schooling, which could all be sorted into a short
biography in the website.
Slamons, Lawrence, J., Jr. “The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Department of Public
Safety.” Circa 1985. TS.
The paper written by Larry Slamons describes his experiences in campus law
enforcement. It also goes through a summarized view of the history of the University of
Arkansas DPS. This is important because it gives a brief explanation of Slamons’
qualifications which could also be used as a leadership summary on the website.
"Slamons Told No on Guns Administrative Sources Say." Arkansas Traveler. [Fayetteville] 6
Dec. 1972: 1. Print.
This article is the student version of the final word that President Mullins (head of the
University of Arkansas) put in about arming officers. The article is helpful because it
outlines some of the pushbacks that Mr. Slamons had in the fight to arm officers.
Suttle, Pat. “Slamons Discusses Gun Controversy.” The Arkansas Traveler [Fayetteville] 13 Oct.
1972: 2. Print.
This article highlights Slamons’ unpopular view on arming officers and also provides a
decent background on Mr. Slamons. The article is helpful because it provides key quotes
from Mr. Slamons on arming officers and expresses different opinions.
Sykes, Greg. “University Director of Police Honored as Officer of Year by Exchange Club.” The
Morning News [Springdale] 21 Feb 1991: 3A. Print.
The article is one of few about Mr. Slamons’ award as Officer of the Year. The Exchange
Club in Fayetteville gave him the award in 1991, and the article outlines how he was
nominated for the award. This is important it can be used as evidence for Slamons’
legacy.
“UA Police Director Looks to the Future.” The Scanner Fall 1990: 10. Print.
This article talks about Mr. Slamons and his plans for the future of the UAPD. This is
important because it helps establish Slamons’ leadership qualities and how even in 1990,
he began to set a legacy for his future coworkers to follow. This is useful because it is
proof for both leadership and legacy.
“UAF Director of Public Safety.” 9 Feb. 1989. TS.
This document talks about all of the responsibilities that the Director of the UA DPS has.
It is important and helpful because it outlines the role that the Director plays at the
University of Arkansas and would work well under the leadership section.
University of Arkansas. U.S. involvement in Vietnam War. N.d. University of
Arkansas. Web. 23 Mar. 2015.
This image provided by the University of Arkansas links the Vietnam War and the
University of Arkansas while tying in the protests. This is helpful because as historical
context was being developed, the link between the U of A and the context which drives
the rest of the website emerged. By finding this image, the historical context and
Slamons' involvement at the U of A were linked, giving his work justification, which is
important for a strong leader.
University of Arkansas Police Department. Dispatch Office. Photograph. Collection of the U of
Arkansas Police Department, Fayetteville.
This photo was one of a series compiled by the UAPD. This archive is important because
it not only highlights the history of the department, but also provides media that can be
utilized effectively. The pictures provided in this collection are interspersed throughout
all sections of the website.
University of Arkansas Police Department, comp. Jeanne Clery: Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Report. Fayetteville: U of Arkansas, 1999. Print.
This report discusses the crime statistics and campus life statistics during 1998. This
report, although repetitive with many of the “Annual Reports”, is helpful to the project
because it gives a description of what the Clery Act actually did for the UAPD, and can
be used as evidence for Slamons’ innovation, as well as backing up any inferences that
were made.
University of Arkansas Police Department. Videoconference interview. 30 Aug. 2000.
This interview is part of a compilation of press conferences done by the University of
Arkansas Police Department regarding the Kimpel Hall shooting in 2000. It is very
important and helpful for the project because there are necessary quotes and media
footage that could easily be incorporated into the website.
Vanderlip, Bernardine. Personal Interview. 31 Dec. 2014.
This personal interview let me in on key infrastructural changes that I may not have had
the insight to, otherwise. Ms. Vanderlip’s interview helped me understand more about the
department transformation and the varying perspectives of the department.
Williams, Joyce. “Buy Guns for ‘Instant Respect.’” The Grapevine [Fayetteville] 19 Apr. 1972:
1+. Print.
This particular news article was a commentary from the student staff. This “heavily
slanted article” slams Fred Vorsanger and Mr. Slamons on salaries and guns. Both of
those topics were very controversial during this time. This is helpful because it adds to
the controversy of arming officers as well as Mr. Slamons’ salary. This information could
incorporated as opposition to Slamons.
White, Ray. “Broader Role Seen for UA Security Force.” Northwest Arkansas Times
[Fayetteville] 11 Sept. 1972: 3. Print.
This 1972 article talks about Mr. Slamons and his plans for the University of Arkansas
with regards to campus law enforcement. This is important because it opens the eyes of
the community to the new changes rather than just the students of the University. This is
important to the project because it talks about his innovative ideas and also sparks
controversy regarding salary.
Secondary Sources
“Accreditation Assessment Team to Review UAPD Policies and Procedures.” University of
Arkansas Newswire. U of Arkansas, 3 Mar. 2006. Web. 15 Feb. 2015.
Although this article was written at the time of the accreditation renewal, it was placed
under “secondary sources” because it goes back in history to 1995 when the UAPD first
became accredited, showing that there had to be more research done on the topic. This
article was used in the project because of the images it provided. The information was
already researched in other documents, but the pictures were something that was lacking
in the accreditation section of the website.
Alpers, Ben. "Naming the System, Then and Now." Society for U.S. Intellectual History. N.p., 9
Sept. 2013. Web. 23 Mar. 2015.
This source is important to help build context during the 1960s, particularly during the
Vietnam War. The article discusses the SDS’ “March on Washington” that they
organized, hosting over 20,000 people in order to voice antiwar sentiments. This helps
the project because it helps build understanding for why campus security was even
needed.
Bills, Scott L., ed. Kent State/May 4: Echoes through a Decade. Kent: Kent State University
Press, 1990. Print.
This book is a collection of interviews, testimonials, and essays. This book is helpful
because it provides a strong historical context for Kent State University and explains how
it had a lasting effect on other campuses around the country. This source can be used as
knowledge build-up for KSU.
Craft, Dan. “Police Director Set to Retire.” The Morning News [Springdale] 16 Aug. 2007: 1.
Print.
The article discusses Mr. Slamons’ retirement and the shift from Slamons to Gahagans.
This article is important because it provides useful quotes and facts that could easily be
incorporated into the website.
“The Free Speech Movement.” Calisphere. University of California, n.d. Web. 28 Nov. 2014.
This source on the Free Speech Movement provides another insight into the historical
context of campus security. The article mentions that this movement was brought on
primarily by college students from Berkeley, which also shows the unrest that campuses
had across the country due to the Vietnam War. This source can be used as another
“building block” for the historical context portion of the website.
Kindig, Jessie. “Vietnam War: Student Activism.” University of Washington. N.p., 2014. Web.
28 Nov. 2014.
This website talked about the relationship between the Vietnam War and student
activism. This is crucial because it builds the majority of historical context in the website,
as well as builds base knowledge about the Vietnam War.
Lewis, Jerry M., and Thomas R. Hensley. “The May 4 Shootings at Kent State University: The
Search for Historical Accuracy.” Kent State University. N.p., 2014. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.
While researching the Kent State University tragedy, this article came up. This was
important because it tells exactly what happened in regards to the KSU shooting as well
as providing analysis on the events. This article could be used as historical context.
Lowe, Lindsey, ed. Nam, the Vietnam War: Causes and Outbreak. Tucson: Brown Bear Books,
2013. Print.
This book discusses the Vietnam War and the causes of it. This is important because to
many, the Vietnam War is very confusing, and Nam, the Vietnam War helps to break
down the trickier parts of the war. This book is helpful for historical context purposes and
learning more about the war, leading to more effective analysis later.
Michener, James A. Kent State: What Happened and Why. New York: Random House, 1971.
Print.
The Kent State shooting was a national tragedy, and many sources including this book
were published describing and analyzing the events of Kent State. This book delves into
all of the parts of Kent State and analyzes them, making the aspects be reasonable.
Michener’s book is important because it provides a deeper understanding of Kent State
University shooting, which is build-up for historical context analysis.
"1960-74 David Wiley Mullins." University of Arkansas. N.p. Web. 23 Mar. 2015.
This page, while biographical, does provide a key quote about the 1960s campus protests
that occurred at the University of Arkansas. This is important because it again ties in
historical context with Slamons’ and justifies that he was needed as a leader to pull
through with a campus police department that would leave an everlasting legacy.
Park, Carolyne. “UA Police Chief Retiring after 35 Years of Service.” Arkansas Democrat
Gazette [Springdale] 16 Aug. 2007: 1B-2B. Print.
This article is one of several of Mr. Slamons’ retirement. It is helpful because it provides
key quotes by several individuals that add to both Mr. Slamons’ character and the
transformation of the department.
"President’s Commission on Campus Unrest Conclusions regarding Kent State University
1970." Kent State 1970. N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Jan. 2015.
This website is a collection of primary sources from the Kent State tragedy on May 4,
1970, including audio files, transcripts, and letters. This document, written by President
Nixon, is a response to the shootings at Kent State. It is important because it identifies a
“cause-effect” relationship between Nixon’s Cambodia speech and the KSU shooting,
and then goes into the effect of the effect, talking about what was going to happen
because of the KSU shooting. This is helpful because it shows a nationwide response to a
campus shooting, giving the reader and creator historical context to judge inferences by.
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. University of Arkansas. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar.
2015.
This source provided an image of Old Main that was useful for a backdrop. While the
information on the page was not relevant to National History Day, the image was. This
source is secondary because although the picture may be primary, the main information is
accumulated; therefore, the site is secondary.
University of Arkansas Police Department. “Accreditation.” University of Arkansas Police
Department. U of Arkansas. Web. 14 Feb. 2015.
This webpage discusses the accreditation process, and how the UAPD became accredited
in 1995. This particular website is a secondary source because it seemed to be mostly
“desk work”, or information they gathered from other sources. It is important for the
project because it outlines the CALEA standards and shows how the UAPD met them,
and the website can be used as a source for innovative actions taken by Mr. Slamons.
Voorhies, Steve. “Changing of the Guard.” Newswire 14 Aug. 2007: n. pag. University of
Arkansas Newswire. Web. 24 Jan. 2015.
This article is another retirement article, but this particular article addresses Mr.
Gahagans and his acceptance of the new position. It is helpful because there are excellent
quotes that can be utilized as evidence throughout the website, as well as images of
Slamons and Gahagans that are used. This article was classified as secondary because it
brought in outside information that a reporter would not necessarily get through a press
conference.
Ward, Kate. “UAPD Director Announces Plans to Retire.” Northwest Arkansas Times
[Springdale] 16 Aug. 2007: A3. Print.
This article is another retirement article, but this one is one of the more thorough reports-full of information. This article was classified as a secondary source because although the
article was written in 2007, it went back in history to talk about prior accomplishments. It
is helpful because of the quotes by both Slamons and Gahagans that highlight the plans
for the future.
Wiest, Andrew. The Vietnam War. New York: Rosen Publishing, 2009. Print.
This book describes what happened in the Vietnam War for the different countries:
Vietnam, The United States, etc. This is important because campus unrest is usually one
of the more remembered aspects of the Vietnam War, but in order to prove that, one has
to understand the Vietnam War itself. This source was helpful for building context and
base knowledge to form opinions and facts.