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On November 18th, 2004, the [[Clinton Presidential Center]] opened to one of the most incredible parties Arkansas has ever seen. There were 40,000 invited guests, a performance by [[Bono]], and the state’s largest [[fireworks]] show ever. [[Celebrities]] and [[dignitaries]] came for the [[Library opening,]] and all living United States presidents, but one, were in attendance.
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Little Rock Renaissance is a wiki that documents economic, social, and historic revitalization efforts in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the surrounding area (including Conway, Lonoke, Faulkner, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline counties).
  
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How exactly did this library come to Little Rock? Who contributed to the effort, and what challenges did they face? How was the [[site]] selected? Who were the [[architects]]? What was the experience of the staff of the [[Clinton Foundation]]? What difference has the Library made for [[musicians]] and [[artists]]? How has it transformed [[Downtown Little Rock]] and the [[economy]] of Central Arkansas generally? In 2006, students in the Honors College at the University of Central Arkansas began the [[Clinton Presidential Center Oral History Project]] to find out. This wiki documents the people who made it happen, as well as important places and events along the way.
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Where to start exercising your curiosity? We recommend the pages on the [[Clinton Presidential Center]], the [[Little Rock River Market]], and the [[Argenta Historic District]]. Then surf over to pages on specific attractions like the [[Arkansas Arts Center]], [[Historic Arkansas Museum]], or [[Little Rock Zoo]]. Attend [[Riverfest]] or the [[Arkansas Literary Festival]], watch the [[Arkansas Travelers]] play ball, or see the [[Inland Maritime Museum]].
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====Providing Assistance to Little Rock Renaissance====
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Little Rock Renaissance needs your expertise in developing this electronic textbook ("e-text"). We want you to make ''public knowledge'' by making ''knowledge public''. Anonymous contributions, however, are not accepted. Contact '''pfrana@uca.edu''' for specific information about joining the project.
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Wikipedia policy as applied to biographies of living persons is strictly enforced on this site. For further information consult [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Biographies_of_living_persons this page] and [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Resolution:Biographies_of_living_people this resolution]. Quoting from the WikiMedia Foundation resolution, "Material about living persons must be sourced very carefully. Without reliable third-party sources, it may include original research and unverifiable statements, and could lead to libel claims."
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====Further Reading====
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Read more about the development of this wiki in the [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_6947/is_2_10/ai_n45180315/ Fall-Winter 2009 issue] of ''Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council''. Let's get connected to our community and heritage in this collaborative enterprise!

Latest revision as of 22:15, 6 February 2010

About Little Rock Renaissance

Little Rock Renaissance is a wiki that documents economic, social, and historic revitalization efforts in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the surrounding area (including Conway, Lonoke, Faulkner, Perry, Pulaski, and Saline counties).

Where to start exercising your curiosity? We recommend the pages on the Clinton Presidential Center, the Little Rock River Market, and the Argenta Historic District. Then surf over to pages on specific attractions like the Arkansas Arts Center, Historic Arkansas Museum, or Little Rock Zoo. Attend Riverfest or the Arkansas Literary Festival, watch the Arkansas Travelers play ball, or see the Inland Maritime Museum.

Providing Assistance to Little Rock Renaissance

Little Rock Renaissance needs your expertise in developing this electronic textbook ("e-text"). We want you to make public knowledge by making knowledge public. Anonymous contributions, however, are not accepted. Contact pfrana@uca.edu for specific information about joining the project.

Wikipedia policy as applied to biographies of living persons is strictly enforced on this site. For further information consult this page and this resolution. Quoting from the WikiMedia Foundation resolution, "Material about living persons must be sourced very carefully. Without reliable third-party sources, it may include original research and unverifiable statements, and could lead to libel claims."

Further Reading

Read more about the development of this wiki in the Fall-Winter 2009 issue of Journal of the National Collegiate Honors Council. Let's get connected to our community and heritage in this collaborative enterprise!

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