The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1858-12-09
G. re u LAR
OF THE
State Historical Society
OF IOWA.


ErINHE 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, at its late
session, in the true spirit Of enlightened legis-
muon' granted the Society an annual appropr
ation 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, ana VIII ensure the commencement Of the
collection of a Library of Western H;storv of
which we may feel proud.
Our State is in its infancy, but no State l,.
the prospect of brighter or more glorimn. f,,-
ture. Let us commence now to collect and pre
serve whatever may tend to elucidate its history
and progress. Indeed, what is not soon soc,i-
red will in few years be beyond our reach.-
The past is rapidly receding, which admonishcs
us to begin at once, if we would preserves 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
i the rising destinies of Iowa.
We desire, therefore, to procure, preserve and
constantly augment public collection of Books.
Of tins whole region, and especially of our own
State AS this demands 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 are
|. 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 curiosities.
| 9. Files of old newspapers, Books, Pamphlets
College Catalogues, Minutes of Ecclesiastical
Conventions and Synods, and other publications
relating to the carly history of the State
3. Information respecting any ancient coin,
or other curiosities found in this State. Draw
ings and descriptions of any ancient mounds
or Notifications are respectively solicited
a. Indian geographical names Of streams and
localities in the State, and their Specification,
| 5. Books of all kinds, and especially sucb ma
relate to American History, Travels and Bioc.
rarhies in general, and in the West in partcH-
lar; family genealogies, old magazines, pamph-
let's files of newspapers, maps, historical man
uscnpts, autographs of distinguished persons,
coins, medals, paintings, portraits, statuary and
engrayings.
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, to
present, with their autographs, copies Of their
respective works for the Library. $50
6. Editors and publishers of newspapers,
magazines and reviews, will confer lasting
favor on the Society, by contributing their pub
LEGATIONS regularly to its Library--or, at least,
such numbers as may contain articles bearing
upon iowa history, biography, geography and
served for binding.
| We respectfully request that all to whom this
circular is addressed, will be disposed to give
/ TO our appeal 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 is
sue of which will soon be commenced and reg
uarly continued. 1t is very desirable that all
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 curiosties. The Board of Gu
rators meet in the Society's rooms, on the first
Tuesday evening of each month.
Hon. JAMES w. GRIMES, President
Hon. S. j. KIRKwooD,1
Hon. F. H. LEE,
Hon. H. w. GRAY, }Vice Presidents.
Hon. G. L. CLARsoN,
! Hon. E. PRICE
/ JOHN PArTEE, Librarian
| REV. G. BILLINGS SMITH, Cor Sec'y.
THoMAs HrGHEs, Recording Secy.
j. p. WooD, Treasurer
Hons. John Shane, d. B. Palmer, d. w Price,
Chas. Negus, w. F. Coolbaugh, S. H. Lang
worthy, +. w. Ballard, M. B. Cochran H. b.
Downey, j. K. Hugg, VIM. yogt. T. s. Parvin,
| w. Penn Clarke, S. G. Culbertson, G. d. Wood
in. g. w. McCleary, LIE Grand Byington, S. q
Winchester, Curators
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