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 75 Collections and/or Records:
Letter and an envelope, 1901
Handwritten and signed letter, composed on "The World" stationary, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, and dated 23 Nov. 1901. Altsheler gives a brief account of his life and lists books he has published.
Letter and an envelope, 1902
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 1902, and addressed to Barton O. Alesworth of Fort Collins, Colorado. Aspinwall states that "I do not feel that an obscure author like myself is entitled to a place in your Stand book of Recent American Literature," since she has only written "two books."
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 envlope, 1894
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 27 Nov. 1894, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Catherwood responds to Aylesworth's request for autobiographical information by referring him to some biographical sketches. Also included is the envelope in which the item was sent.
Letter and autograph, 1901-1917
Letter and biography, 1893-1901
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 14 Dec. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth of Fort Collins, Colorado. Bruce responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information. Also included is the envelope in which the missive was sent, a biography of Bruce clipped from a magazine, a list of addresses given by Bruce, and also a list of his books.
Letter, autobiograph, and envelope, 1901
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 18 Nov. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth of Ft. Collins, Colorado. Bennett responds to Aylsworth's request for biographical information. Also included is a brief autobiography by Bennett and the envelope in which these materials were sent.
Letter, envelope, and magazine clipping, 1887-1894
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 15 Oct. 1894, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Bates writes that "the most satisfactory notices" of his writings can be found in magazines. Also included is a clipping from a magazine which describes Bates and his work. With these materials is the envelope in which the letter was sent to Aylesworth.
Letter, envelope, and newspaper clipping, 1894
Handwritten and signed letter, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, dated 20 Nov. 1894, and composed in Washington, DC. Alden writes he received a forwarded letter from his mother, Isabella Macdonald Alden, an American author. This missive was written by Aylesworth requesting information on Isabella Alden. Raymond Alden responds to the inquiry and informs Aylesworth where he might find published information on his mother.
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