Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-08-20
CT r c. u l. A r
OF THE
State Historical Society
state

~ NhE BOARD Ot CURA1ORS OF The
l State Historical Society of Iowa invite
your attention to its objects condition and pros
poets The Legislature of this State, at its last
session, in the true spirit of enlightened legis-
lation, granted the Society an annual appropri
alton of $3.50, to aid in collecting Works and
Documents, and spreading information relative
TO the history and progress of Iowa. This fun ID
although small, places the society on firm ba-
sis, and will ensure the commencement of the
collection Of Library of Western History of
which we may feel proud
Our State is in its infancy, but no State has
the prospect of brighter or more glorious flu
ture. Let us commence now to collect and pre-
serve whatever may tend to elucidate its history
and progress. Indeed, what is not soon secu-
red will in few years be beyond our reach
The past is rapidly receding, which admonishes
us to begin at once, If we would preserve faith
full record of passing events, and keep alive the
memory of the meritorious men who have con-
tributed or may hereafter contribute to mould
the rising destinies of Iowa.
We desire, therefore, to- procure, preserve and
constantly augment public collection of Books
Manuscripts and other memorials of the history
of this whole region, and especially of our ow n
State. As this demand is urgent and import
ant, We earnestly appeal to our fellow citizens
of this State and literary friends abroad fol-
their liberal and generous contributions to our
library and collections The various kinds OF
materials wanted are
l. Manuscript statements of pioneer settlers
old letters and journals, relative to the early
history and settlement of the State biographies
and notices of eminent citizens, deceased; and
facts illustrative of our Indian tribes their his
tory, characteristic sketches Of their promnen
Chiefs, Orators and Warriors together with con
tribuhons of Indian implements, dress, orna
ments and curiosities.
| 2. Files of old newspapers, Books, Pamphlets
College Catalogues, Minutes of Ecclesiastica
Conventions and Synods and other publication.
relating to the early history of the State.
). Information respecting any ancient coin
or other curiosites found in this State. Draw.
ings and descriptions of any ancient mounds
or fortifcations are respectively solicited
A. Indian geographical names of streams and
localities in the State, and their Specification,
D. Books of all kinds, and especially such as
relate to.American History, Travels and Biog-
raphies in general, and in the West in particu-
lar; family genealogies, old magazines, pamph-
let's files of newspapers, maps, historical man
uscripts, autographs of distinguished persons
coins, medals, paintings, portraits, statuary and
engravings.
g. We solicit from Historical Societies and
other learned bodies, that interchange of Books
and other materials by which the usefulness Of
Institutions of this nature is so much enhanced
| pledging ourselves to repay such contributions
| by acts IN kind to the extent of our ability.
! I. The Society particularly begs the favor
and compliment of publishers and authors, tc
present, with their autographs, copies of theiI
respective works for the Library.
g. Editors and publishers of newspapers
magazines and reviews, will confer a lasting
favor on the Society, by contributing their pub
lications regularly TO its Library-or, at least
| Ilall bop- o. L..
upon Iowa history, biography, geography and
antiquities; all of which will be carefully pre-
served for binding.
We respectfully request that all to whom thi:
circular is addressed, viii be disposed to give
to our appeal generous response. Donors te
the Society's Library and collections will bt
placed on the list of exchanges, and receive
equivalent publications of the Society, the is
sue of which will soon be commenced and reg.
uiarly continued. 1t is very desirable that al
donors should forward to the Correspond ding
Secretary a specification of books and articles
| sent to the Society.
We are making preparations for picture gal
lery, and have already secured some valuabl,
pictures from distinguished men We have ais,
many promises of valuable articles for our cabi
net of historical curiosities. The Board of Gu
rators meet in the Society s rooms. on the frs
Tuesday evening of each month.
Hon. JAMES W. GRIMES, President
Hon, S. J. KIRKwooD,l
Hon. F. II. LEE
| Hon. II. w GRAY, 5Vice Presidents
Hon. c. f. CLARsoN,
| Hon. E. PRICE.
JOHN PATTEE, Librarian.
REV. Z. BILLINGS SMITH, Cor, Sec'y
THOMAS HuGHEs, Recording Sec'y
J. p. WooD, Treasurer
Hons John Shane, d. B. Palmer d. W. Price
Chas Negus. w. F. Coolbaugh, s. H. Lang
worthy, +. w. Ballard, NJ, b. Cochran, H. D
Downey, L. X. Hugo, VIM Vogt Il. s. Parvn
W. Penn Clarke, S. G. Cuibertson, G. d. Wood
in, G. W, Mo- ieary, LIE Grand Byington, S. G
Winchester, Curators
| Iowa City, June, 1857