Scope and Contents This collection consists of letters sent to Barton Orville Aylesworth in response to his inquiries. Aylesworth asked these writers of both fiction and factual books to tell him about themselves and about their writings. The replies were mostly short, autobiographical, and often included lists of publications. The letters were usually hand-written and were signed by the authors. Most of the authors sent only one letter, but several sent two, including Bliss Perry (1860-1954), William Wetmore...

Scope and Contents Three handwritten and signed letters addressed to Barton Orville Aylesworth (1860-1933), an American author, poet, and professor at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Also included is a published biography and a folder with "John J. A'Becket" written on it. Handwritten and signed letter, dated October 25, 1894, and composed at "The Jansen, 11 Waverly Place, N. Y. City." A'Becket informs Aylesworth that his "communication" had been received and writes that he would be pleased to give any...

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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.

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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.

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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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Typewritten form letter, dated 12 Dec. 1901, and signed by Barton O. Aylesworth. The item was sent to George S. Burleigh requestiong biographical information. Burleigh answered the questions on the form letter and returned it to Aylesworth. Also included is the envelope in which the item was sent.

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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.

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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.

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Typewritten letter, dated 7 Nov. 1901, and signed by Barton O. Aylesworth of Fort Collins, Colorado. Aylesworth writes to Boner for biographical information and includes a list of important events in Boner's life. This list was corrected by Boner and returned to Aylesworth in the envelope found with the collection.

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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.