The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-09-09
CsIRCUL AR
OF THE
state Historical Society

TNHE BOARD OF CURATORS OF THE
Il State Historical Society Of Iowa invite
your attention to its Objects condition and pros
poets. The Legislature Of this State, &C it, late
session, in the true spirit of enlightened lepis-
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 fund
although small, places the society on firm ba.
sis, and will ensure the commencement Of the
cole .tion Of a Library Of Western History Of
which we may feel proud
Our State is in it's infancy. but no State has
the prospect Of brighter or more glorious fu-
ture. Let us commence now to collect and pro-
serve whatever may tend to elucidate its history
and progress. Indeed, what is not soon socn.
red viii 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 rheritorious 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 own
State. AS this demand is urgent and import
ant, we earnestly appeal to our felIow-citixenss
Of this State and literary friends abroad, for
their liberal and generous contributions to our
library and collections. The various kinds or
inaterials 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 prominent
Chiefs, Orators and Warriors, together with con.
tributions of Indian implements, dress orna-
ments and curiosties.
2: Files Of old newspapers, Books, Pamphlets
College Catalogues, Minutes of Ecclesiastical
Conventions and Synods, and other publications
relating to the early history Of the State. u
g. Information respecting any ancient ooin.
or other curiosities found in this State Draw
ings and descriptions Of any ancient mounds
or Notifications are respectively solicited.
4. Indian geographical names Of streams and
localities in the State, and their Specification,
5. Books Of all kinds, and especially such 40
relate to American History, Travels and Biog-
raphies in general and in the West in particu-
lar; family genealogies, old magazines, pamph-
lets files of newspapers, maps, historical man.
uscripts, autographs Of distinguished persona.
coins, medals, paintings, portraits, statuary and
engravings.
6. 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.
Z. The Society particularly begs the favor
and compliment Of publishers and authors, 10
present, with their autographs, copies Of their
respective works for the Library.
s. Editors and publishers Of newspapers,
magazines and reviews, will confer lasting
favor on the Society, by contributing their pub
lications regularly to its Library-or, at least,
such numbers as may contain articles bearing
upon Iowa history, biography, geography and
antiquities; all Of which will be carefully pre-
served for binding.
| We respectfully request that al to whom this
circular is addressed, will be disposed to give
to our appeal a generous response. Donors to
the Society's Library and collections will be
placed on the list Of exchanges, and receive
equivalent publications Of the Society, the 10.
sue of which viii soon be commenced and reg
ularly continued. 1t is very desirable that al
donors should forward to the Corresponding
Secretary specification of books and articles
sent to the Society.
We are making preparations for picture gal
lery, and have already secured some valuable
pictures from distinguished men. We have also
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 FIRST
Tuesday evening of each month.
Hon. JAMES w. GRIMES, President.