Albert Carlos Bates Explained
Albert Carlos Bates (March 12, 1865 - March 27, 1954) was an American librarian, bibliographer, genealogist, book collector, and historian. He was born in East Granby, Connecticut.[1] He served as librarian of the Connecticut Historical Society from 1893 to 1940.[2] He was a member of the Acorn Club. He was awarded an honorary Master of Arts by Trinity College in 1920.[3] Bates was an avid book collector, collecting titles on New England and Connecticut history.[4]
In 1905 was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing East Granby.[5] [6]
Personal life
Bates was born in 1865 to Carlos and Hannah Spencer (Powers) Bates.[7] He graduated from Suffield Literary Institute in 1885 and was a farmer until 1891. He served in various positions in East Granby including Town Clerk and Town Treasurer. He married Alice Morgan Crocker in 1912. He died on March 27, 1954. His book collection was auctioned off after his death and brought in $15,000.
Works
Books
- An Early Connecticut Engraver and His Work. Hartford, Connecticut: [The Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company], 1906.[8]
Articles
- "Connecticut's Engraved Bills of Credit, 1709-1746". In Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society. v. 46, p. 219-242. Worcester, Massachusetts, 1937.[9]
- "The Expedition of Sir Edmund Andros to Connecticut in 1687". In Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society. v. 48, p. 276-299. Worcester, Massachusetts, 1938.[10]
References
- Shipton. Clifford Kenyon. Clifford K. Shipton. Obituaries. Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society. 64. [8]–10.
- Book: Bickford, Christopher P.. The Connecticut Historical Society, 1975 : a brief illustrated history. 1975. Connecticut Historical Society. Hartford. 7–85.
- News: Trinity Confers Honorary Degrees. 22 June 1920. Boston Post. 2 August 2019. Newspapers.com.
- News: Bates Books bring $15000 at auction . 25 April 2021 . Hartford Courant . November 7, 1954 . 58.
- Book: Connecticut General Assembly House of Representatives. Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Connecticut. 1905. J.L. Boswell. 1561. en.
- Book: Connecticut State Register and Manual. 1907. Secretary of the State.. 72. en.
- Web site: Taylor's legislative history and souvenir of Connecticut, 190-. Taylor. William Harrison. Internet Archive . 2021-10-18.
- Book: Bates, Albert Carlos. An early Connecticut engraver and his work. 1906. The Case, Lockwood & Brainard Co.. Hartford. en. 608622715.
- Book: Bates, Albert Carlos. Connecticut's engraved bills of credit, 1709-1746. 1937. Worcester, Mass.. en. 5055929.
- Bates. Albert Carlos. 1938. Expedition of Sir Edmond Andros to Connecticut in 1687. Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society. en. 48. 276–299. 5258329.
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