Aylesworth, Barton Orville, 1860-1933
Dates
- Existence: 1860 - 1933
Biography
Barton O. Aylesworth (1860-1933) was an American college administrator and minister.
Barton Orville Aylesworth was born on September 5, 1860 in Athens, Illinois. He studied at Eureka College, and served as a minister in Illinois and Iowa following his graduation. While serving in Atlantic, Illinois he married Georgia M. Shores, and they had one son, Merlin H. Aylesworth. In 1889 he was selected to as president of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he served until 1897. After leaving Drake he moved west and became the pastor of the Central Christian Church in Denver, Colorado. He returned to education in 1899 when he was appointed the president of the State Agricultural College in Fort Collins, serving until 1909. Aylesworth passed away on July 1, 1933 in Denver, Colorado.
Citation:
UPB files, Mar. 21, 2012 (hdg: Aylesworth, Barton Orville, 1860-1933)Colorado State University Library, via WWW, Mar. 21, 2012 (Barton O. Aylesworth; b. 1860 in Springfield, Ill.; studied at Eureka College; minister in Ill. and Iowa; president of Drake University, 1889-1897; pastor at Central Christian Church in Denver, Colo.; president of the State Agricultural College in Fort Collins, 1899-1909)
Drake University, via WWW, Mar. 21, 2012 (Barton O. Aylesworth; b. Sept. 5, 1860 in Athens, Ill.; d. July 1, 1933 in Denver, Colo.; m. Georgia L. Shores in Atlanta, Ill.)
Portrait & biographical album of Polk County, Iowa, 1890: p. 255 (Barton O. Aylesworth, A.M., Ph.B.; son of Ezra and Melinda (Hall) Aylesworth; m. Georgia M. Shores in Atlantic, Ill.; one son, Merlin H. Aylesworth)
Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:
Letter, 1903
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 21 Jan. 1903, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Babcock gives autobiographical information telling about his boyhood, education, and writing career.
Letter, an autobiography, and an envelope, 1903
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 20 Jan. 1903, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Austin responds to Ayleworth's request for information on his life and publications. Also included is a typewritten autobiography by Austin and the envelope in which these items were sent.
Letter, an envelope, and a magazine clipping, 1901
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 9 Nov. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Bancroft writes about where biographical information can be found on him. He also states were reviews on his works have been printed. Also included is a clipping from a magazine which presents a biography and a portrait of Bancroft. With the collection is the envelope in which the letter was sent.
Letter and an envelope, 1901
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 14 Dec. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, president of the State Agricultural College at Fort Collins, Colorado. Bacon responds to a request for biographical information and presents a list of his publications.
Letter and an envelope, 1903
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 26 March 1903, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Baldwin writes about where biographical information can be found on him.
Letter and an envelope, 1901
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 14 Dec. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, president of the State Agricultural College at Fort Collins, Colorado. Bacon responds to a request for biographical information and presents a list of his publications.
Letter and an envelope, 1903
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 18 March 1903, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Barnes responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information. Barnes writes about his life and publications. Also included is the envelope in which the item was sent.
Letter and an envelope, 1901
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 20 Dec. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Barrows writes that he will send "a brief biographical sketch."
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