The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-08-26
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OF THE
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rTHE BOARD OF CURATORS OF THE
! i State Historical Society Of Iowa invite
your attention to its objects, condition and pros.
poets. The Legislature cf this State, at its last
session, in the true spir enlightened legis-
aton. granted the Society an annual appropri-
alton of $3.50, to aid collecting Works and
Documents, and spreading information relative
! to the history and progress OF EVA This fund
although small, places the society on q firm Ia
sis, and will ensure the cbmmencemept of the
collection of a Library of Western History Of
which we may feel proud 3"i' ~ 9w ,9l'dW
Our State is Units infancy, bnt 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 sccu-
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. ahA''sh'
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, for
their liberal and generous contributions to our
library and collections. The various kinds Of
materials wanted arc ti''A@tsf .fa ''
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
4 tory, characteristic sketches of their prominent
!; Chiefs Orators and Warriors, together with con-
tributions of Indian implements, dress, orna-
A ments and curiOsitics.
= g. 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. ''Ai'
g. Information respecting any ancient coin,
or other curiosities found in this State. Draw
h ings and descriptions of any ancient mounds
or Notifications are respectively solicited. s4ais
d. Indian geographical names of streams and
localities in the State, and their Specification,
s. Books of ali kinds, and especially such as
relate to American History, Travels and Biog.
raYhies in general, and in the West in particu-.
lar; family genealoges, old magazines, pamph-
lets files of newspapers, maps, historical man
:. uscripts, autographs of distinguished persons,
coins, medals, paintings, portraits, statuary and
engrayings. s<ds 81 fata 2n.5IfHt 7dsisfi
6. We solicit from Historical Societies and
other learned bodies, that interchange Of Books
and other materials by which the usefulness Of
Institations of this nature is 50 much enhanced,
81 pledging ourselves to repay such contributions
by acts in kind to the extent of our ability. 'u
z. The Society particularly begs the favor
!, and compliment OF, publishers and authors, to
= present with their autographs, copies Of their
respective works for the Library. a7on ii aaan
s. Editors and publishers of newspapers,
, magazines and reviews, will confer a lasting
favor on the Society, by contributing their pub.
locations regularly, to its Library-or at least,
such numbers as may contain articles bearing
4 upon Iowa history, biography, geography and
antiquities; all of which will be carefuliylpre-
! served for binding.
We respectfully request that all to whom this
: circular is addressed, viii be disposed to give
to our appeal generous response. Donors to
the Societys Library and collections will be
placed on the list Of exchanges, and receive
equivalent publications of the Society, the is
sue of which will soon be commenced and reg
ularly continued. 1t is very desirable that all
: donors should forward to the Corresponding
Secretary aspecifcation of books and articles
: sent to the Society.
= We are making preparations for picture gal
G lery, and have already secured some valuable
pictures from distinguished men. We have also
, many promises Of valuable articles for our cabi
J, net of historical curiosities The Board of Gu
o rators meet in the Society's rooms on the FIRST
], Tuesday evening Of each month. go = t@N
t .' Hon. JAMES w. GRIMES, President.
Hon. Sd KIRKwoop,l
!, Hon. r. H. LEE, y ot'
Hon. III. w. GRAY, a- Vice Presidents. s4s
+ Hon. G. +. CLARsoN,
Hon. +. PRICE ft2< 3'ie'l2@ fs ~
S --as azt JOHN PATTEE, Librarian. s9Ds4gt
Rev. c. BILLINGS SMITH, Cor. Ssc'y.
1 THOMAS HuGHEs Recording Sec'y
J, 81 so j. p. Woop, Treasurer, h y.574 d
Hons. John Shane, ID. B. Palmer, d. w. Price
f Chas. Negus. W. F. Coolbaugh, s. H. Lang
worthy, +. W. Ballard, NJ. b. Cochran, H. b.
: Downey, E. X. Hugg. VIM. Vogt, T., S. Parvin
w. Penn Clarke, s. q. Culbertscn, G.. D. Wood
I in, G. W McClcary, LIE. Grand Byington. S. G..
: Winchester, Curators.
l. iowa City, June, l57. s9ijcas sffGEe @il II