Articles of Incorporation Articles of Incorporation are a set of formal documents filed with a government body to legally document the creation of a corporation. Spring Valley Manor's Article of Incorporation was filed with the State of Arkansas on September 14, 1972.SVM Articles of Incorporation - 1972SVM Articles of Incorporation - Amendment 1978General Membership Meeting Minutes 1978*At the November 16, 2017 SVM Special Meeting, amendments to the Articles of Incorporation were proposed, discussed and then voted on by those members present and eligible to vote. A copy of the amended Articles of Incorporation will be posted as soon as they are filed with the Arkansas Secretary of State.