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 78 Collections and/or Records:
Letter, 1907
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 4 Nov. 1907, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Carruth responds to Aylesworth's request for autobiographical information. Carruth refers him to a recent edition of "Who's Who in America."
Letter, 1894
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 5 Nov. 1894, composed on "Drake University" stationary, and addressed to C. A. Dana, probably Charles Anderson Dana, an American author. Aylesworth asks Dana where biographical information may be found on him.
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, 1901
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 12 Nov. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Bailey informs Aylesworth on where me might find biographical information on her. Also included is the envelope in which the letter was sent.
Letter, 1895
Handwritten letter, dated 13 March 1895, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Brown refers to herself in the third person, outlines her background, and lists her publications. Also included is the envelope in which the item was sent.
Letter, 1894
Photocopies of a handwritten and signed letter, dated 12 Nov. 1894, composed in New York City, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth of Drake University. Alger informs Aylesworth where he might find biographical information about himself.
Letter, 1901
Handwritten and signed notes, dated 12 Nov. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Candee responds to a typewritten letter from Aylesworth requesting biographical information by writing notes on the missive. Also included is the envelope in which the item was sent.
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 autobiography, and an envelope, 1901
Typewritten and signed letter, dated 13 Dec. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Baird responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information. Also included is a typewritten autobiography of Baird where he outlines his life and many of his significant publications. Also with these items is the envelope in which they were sent.
Letter, an autobiography, and an envelope, 1901
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 4 Dec. 1901, and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth. Bashford states that he has received Aylesworth's letter and has sent an autobiography. This autobiography is with the collection. Also included is the envelope in which these materias were sent.
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