The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-12-02
GIRO LAfR
OF THE
State Historical Society
OF IOWA

State Historical Society
OF IOWA.
TNHE BOARD OF cURATORs OF THE
! i State Historical Society of Iowa invite
your attention to its objects, condition and pros
poets. The Legislature Of this State, at its late
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 lows. This fund
although small, places the society on firm b.
sis, and will ensure the commencement of the
collection Of Library Of Western H;.tory a
which We may feel proud.
| Our State is in its infancy, but no State hss
the prospect of brighter or more glosieus fu.
ture. Let us commence now to collect and pre-
serve whatever may tend to elucidste its history
and progress. Indeed, what is not soon sceu.
red will in few years be beyond our reach
The past is rapidly receding, which admcnishes
US obegin 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
|
State. As this demand is urgent and import.
ant, we earnestly appeal TO our fellbw-citiaens.
Of this State and literary friends ahroad. for
their liberal and generous contributions to our
library and collections. The various kinds Of
materials wanted are @ a5g ~t
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
49,. al
tory, characteristic sketches of their prominent
Chiefs, Orators and Warriors, together with con-
tripuuons OF Indian implements, dress, orna-
ments and curiosities. -rs me- ssef 3
=; Files Of cid newspapers, Books, Pamphlets
Coiiege catalogues, Minutes of Ecclesiastical
conventions and Synods, and other publications
relating to the early history Of the State
5. Information respecting any ancient coin.
or other curioslties found in this State. Draw.
ings and descriptions Of any ancient raounds
or fortifications are respectively solicited.
4. Indian geographical names Of stream. and
localities in the State, and their signification,
5. Books of all kinds, and especially such =.
relate to American History. Travels and Bioe-
| raPhies in general, and in the West in particu.
lar; family genealogies, old magazines, pamph.
lets files of newspapers, maps, historical man
uscnpts, autographs of distinguished persons.
coins, medals, paintings, portraits. statuary and
engravings.
| 6. We solicit from Historical Soci,ties an.a
other learned bodies, that interchange os Books
and other materials by which the usefulness 81
Institutions Of this nature is 90 much enhanced.
Pledglng ourselves TO repay such contributions
by acts in kind to the extent of our ability,
Z, The Society particularly begs the favss
and compliment Of publishers and authors, 10
present, with their autographs, copies Of their
8. Editors and publishers Of newspapers,
magazines and reviews, will confer q hstinr
favor on the Society, by contributing their pub
LEGATIONS regularly to its Library-or, at ksst.
such numbers as may contain articles bcas;iae.
upon Iowa history, biography, geographic 49,
antiquities; all Of which will be carefully pre-
served for binding. So FL -
We respectfully request that all to whom this
circular is addressed, will be disposed to give
to our appeal generous response Douofs to
the Society's Library and collections will be-
placed on the list Of exchanges, and receims
equivalent publications Of the Society. the "a
sue OF which will soon be commenced and rag
ularly continued. 1t is very desirable that all
donors should forward to the Correspon ding
Secretary specification Of books and articles
sent to the Society.
We are making preparations for a picturs-erl.
lery, and have already secured some valuable
pictures from distinguished men. We have also
many promises Of valuable articles for our eabi.
net Of historical curiosities. The Board Of Gu
rators meet in the Society's rooms, on tire. first.
Tuesday evening of each month. Isl
| Hon. JAMES w. GRIMES, President.
Hon. 8. j. KIRKwooD, a
| Hon. +. HI. LEE, eg ~t
| Hon. H. w. GRAY, IVice Presidents.
| Hon. G. F. CLARsoy, -
| Hon. Z. PRICE.
JOHN PATrrE, Librarian. fH
REV. c. BILLINGs SMITH, Cor. See'y.
Thomas HUeHEs, Recording Sec'y.'
J. p. WooD, Treasurer IA, -
Hons. John Shane, d. B. Palmer, D. W. Price,
Chas. Negus, w. F. Coolbaugh, s. H. Lang
worthy, Il. w. Ballard, N. B. Cochran, H. b.
Downey, +. X. Hugg. VIM. Vogt. T. s. Pasvin ),
W. Penn Clarke, s. G. Culbertson, G.. D. Wood
in. G; ". McCleary, LIE Grand Ellington, sc.
Winchester, Curators.