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Aylesworth, Barton Orville, 1860-1933

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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:

Letters, a portrait, and an envelope, 1901

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197233283214], Folder: 21-22
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 3 Nov. 1901, and addressed to "Dear Sir," probably Barton O. Aylesworth. Burton lists some of his recent publications. Also included is a typed, form letter sent by Aylesworth to Burton upon which Burton wrote responses to the inquiries in the missive. With these materials is an envelope in which the items were sent. Also included is a portrait of Burton clipped from a magazine.

Dates: 1901

Letters, a postcard, and two envelopes, 1901-1902

 Item — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197233283180], Folder: 46-47
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten and signed letters dated 7 Nov. 1901 and 19 Jan. 1902. Each is addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth of Fort Collins, Colorado. Bloede responds to Aylesworth's request fo biographical information. Also included is the two envelopes in which the letters were sent and a postcard stating that Bloede had received a note from Aylesworth.

Dates: 1901-1902

Letters, an autograph, and a pamphlet, 1891-1894

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197233283214], Folder: 36-37
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents Handwritten and signed letter, dated 27 Oct. 1891, and addressed to the editor of the Cosmopolitan magazine. Cable writes that he includes a letter for consideration for publication. The item in question is not found with the collection. Also included is a typewritten and signed letter, dated 4 Sept. 1894, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Cable responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information and says he includes a pamphlet called "George W. Cable" that will give the...
Dates: 1891-1894

Letters, an envelope, and a portrait, 1895-1912

 Item — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197233283180], Folder: 11-12
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents Three handwritten and signed letters, an envelope and a portrait of Bierce clipped from a magazine. Bierce writes to "The Combined Press" on 15 Dec. 1895 relating to a request for a short story. Bierce also writes to Barton O. Aylesworth on 18 Nov. 1901 in response to a request for biographical information stating that all the relevent material can be found in "Who's Who in America." Also included is the envelope in which this note was sent. Bierce writes to "Dear Neale" on 16 June 1912...
Dates: 1895-1912

Letters and an envelope, 1901

 Item — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197233283180], Folder: 17-18
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Three handwritten and signed letters. Two of the items are undated and addressed to "Mr. Walker," probably John Brisben Walker. Bigelow writes about a riding accident which he suffered. He also states that his is submitting an article for publication. Brisben also responds to a request from Barton O. Aylesworth for biographical information. Also included is the envelope in which the letter to Aylesworth was sent. The post mark on the item is dated 3 Dec. 1901.

Dates: 1901

Letters, autographs, and portraits, 1894-1912

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197233283214], Folder: 19-20
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents Two handwritten and signed letters. One is dated 5 Sept. 1894 and is addressed to "Dear Sir" (probably Barton O. Aylesworth) in which Burroughs responds to a request for biographical information. Also included is an envelope probably in which the item was sent. The other letter is dated 2 April of an unspecified year and is addressed to "Miss Gertrude Stroham" (?) in which Burroughs tells her she may quote certain passages from his works. Also with the collection are two autographs by...
Dates: 1894-1912

Letters, envelopes, and a brochure, 1892-1903

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 31197233283149], Folder: 3-4
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten and signed letters, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, composed in Boston, Massachusetts, and dated 4 Dec. 1902 and 2 Jan. 1903. Allen informs Aylesworth where he may find biographical information on himself. Allen also lists some of his recent publications. The envolopes used to send these letters are found with the collection.



Dates: 1892-1903

Letters, envelopes, and a magazine clipping, 1831-1919

 Item — Box 4: [Barcode: 31197233283164], Folder: 15-16
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten and signed letters, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, and dated 18 Nov. 1894 and 28 Jan. 1895. Barr responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information on her and presents a list of some of her writings. Also with the collection are the envelopes in which the letters were sent, an autograph of Barr found on the back of one of her calling cards, and a magazine clipping giving information on Barr's life.

Dates: 1831-1919

Letters, portraits, and an envelope, 1901-1902

 Item — Box 7: [Barcode: 31197233283198], Folder: 33-34
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents Typewritten and signed letter from Barton O. Aylesworth to Cyrus Townsend Brady. The item is dated 1 Nov. 1901. Aylesworth asks Brady for biographical information. On the reverse side, Brady writes his response to the inquiry in a handwritten and signed note dated 27 Jan. 1902. Brady refers Aylesworth to a recent "Who's Who in America." Also included is the envelope in which the item was sent. With the collection are two portraits of Brady clipped from magazines and a paper folder with...
Dates: 1901-1902

Letters, portraits, lists, envelopes, 1894-1895

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197233283214], Folder: 11-12
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten and signed letters, dated 28 Oct. 1894 and 24 Jan. 1895, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Burnham responds to questions related to her life and publications. Also included are the envelopes in which the letters were sent, three portraits of Burnham clipped from magazines, a biography of her cut from a newspaper, and a printed list of Burnham's books.

Dates: 1894-1895

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