The 1940s

Sid McMath '36 is sworn in as Arkansas' 35th governor and the country's second youngest governor at age 36.

Publication of the Arkansas Alumnus is suspended during wartime.

UA graduate Lt. Col. Ernie Deane is in charge of the press camp at the Nuremburg trials.

Who's Who in American Colleges chooses 25 UA students for membership.

The Boston Store studio presents cinema style portraits, perfect for the mature university woman.

College women throughout the cotton belt are invited to enter the upcoming Maid of Cotton contest.

The University celebrates its 25th football homecoming and encourages all students to wear red.

W.J. Lemke is selected "University Man of the Year;" students give him a new four-door Plymouth in appreciation of his service.