THE IOWA HISTORICAL RECORD. This is a quarterly publication. Its object is to collect and preserve in a permanent form, facts connected with the history of the state. Of the various classes of historical facts, it will be its special endeavor to publish, Ist. Such as relate to transactions of its early days, which are liable to be soon lost by the passing away of the participants. 2d. Descriptive sketches of localities in the olden time, as their primai features are pictured upon the memory of observers. 3d. Biographical sketches of prominent citizens. 4th. The origin, growth and developement of the Institutions of the state, with their bearing upon the various interests which have called them into existence. 5th. From time to time such of the hitherto unwritten history of the great war of modern times as relates to the valorous deeds of Iowa soldiers, practicable for introduction, or which seems necessary to preserve it from passing from the knowledge of men. 6th. Reminiscences of early settlers of every character of fact pertaining to pioneer life. To aid in the accomplishment of this purpose, contributions are requested of those who have in memory any portion of the early history of the state, and those having material for history, or authentic manuscripts, will confer a favor by forwarding them to the Secretary. The subscription price of the HISTORICAL RECORD is one dollar a year, in advance. The periodicals and newspapers sent us in exchange are placed on file in the Library Room of the Historical Society, bound as soon as volumes are completed, and will of themselves form a collection for reference such as is possessed by no other institution of the state, and furnish to the future a record of passing events of very great value. Hence editors of all the newspapers and periodicals published within the state are requested to place the RECORD upon the exchange list. All subscriptions, communications and donations to the Library and Cabinet should be addressed to M. W. DAVIS, SECRETARY, Iowa City, Iowa |