Aldrich, Charles, 1828-1908
Charles Aldrich was a pioneer Iowa newspaperman (Hamilton Freeman, Dubuque Daily Times, Marshall Times), chief clerk of the Iowa House of Representatives (1860, 1862, 1866, 1870) , state legislator representing Hamilton County, Iowa (elected in 1881), first curator of the Iowa State Historical Dept. (1892-1908) and editor of the Annals of Iowa.
From the description of Charles Aldrich letters to William Larrabee, 1892 August 8-1906 June 27 [microform]. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 272395594
Charles Aldrich was a pioneer Iowa newspaperman (Hamilton Freeman, Dubuque Daily Times, Marshall Times), chief clerk of the Iowa House of Representatives (1860, 1862, 1866, 1870) , state legislator representing Hamilton County, Iowa (elected in 1881), first curator of the Iowa State Historical Dept. (1892-1908) and editor of the Annals of Iowa. Charles married Matilda Williams in 1851. Matilda died in 1892 and in 1898 Charles married Thirza Louise Briggs, a close friend of Matilda's. From boyhood Charles Aldrich was an avid collector of autographs. In 1884 he donated his extensive collection to the state of Iowa, a collection which became the cornerstone of the State Historical Department's holdings upon its establishment in 1892.
From the description of Charles and Thirza Aldrich papers, 1850s-1906. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Library). WorldCat record id: 61829147
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Person
Birth 1828
Death 1908
