Torn piece of an envelope. The item is addressed to "Barton O. Aylesworth, DD. President of Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa." "Compts of J. J. a'Becket" is also written on the item in another hand. On the reverse of the envelope "Thomas Turner A'Beckett" is written. The date of the item is unknown.

Typewritten and signed letter dated 21 Feb. 1903 from Barton O. Aylesworth to Prindle. Aylesworth writes for biographical information and presents a list of questions. Prindle writes on the letter responding to the inquiries and returns the item to Aylesworth in the included envelope.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.