Newton D. Baker letters to Thomas J. Howells

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unitid

{"value"=>"183", "type"=>"local_mss"}

origination

{"value"=>"Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937", "type"=>"persname"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Newton D. Baker letters to Thomas J. Howells"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1914-1937", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1914/1937"}

physdesc

{"format"=>"structured", "physdesc_components"=>[{"name"=>"extent", "value"=>".3 linear foot (1 box)"}], "supress_display"=>true}

altformavail

{"value"=>"<p>Transcripts of most letters available</p>"}

acqinfo

{"accession_number"=>"MSS 44M128"}

{"date"=>"1944", "source"=>"Sweet, Forest G.", "method"=>"Purchase", "value"=>"<p>Purchase, Sweet, Forest G., 1944</p>"}

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{"value"=>"MssCol 183", "type"=>"local_call"}

scopecontent

{"value"=>"<p>Collection consists of letters from Baker to Thomas J. Howells of Pittsburgh, Pa., written from Cleveland, Ohio, during Baker's tenure as mayor, from Washington, D.C., while Baker was Secretary of War, and later at Cleveland where Baker practiced law. Letters relate to Baker's life and responsibilities in Cleveland, and to national and international politics including comments on relations between the United States and Mexico, World War I problems, the Training Camp Activities Commission of which Baker was appointed a member, conscientious objectors, the raising of bridges in Pittsburgh, transportation of soldiers home from France, President Wilson's health, the League of Nations, and business and personal affairs.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}

bioghist

{"value"=>"<p>Newton Diehl Baker (1871-1937) was an American lawyer, political leader and United States Secretary of War during World War I.</p>", "supress_display"=>true}

date_inclusive_start

1914

date_inclusive_end

1937

keydate

1914

extent_statement

.3 linear feet (1 box)

prefercite

{"value"=>"Newton D. Baker letters to Thomas J. Howells, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

abstract

{"value"=>"Newton Diehl Baker (1871-1937) was an American lawyer, political leader and United States Secretary of War during World War I. Collection consists of letters from Baker to Thomas J. Howells of Pittsburgh, Pa., written from Cleveland, Ohio, during Baker's tenure as mayor, from Washington, D.C., while Baker was Secretary of War, and later at Cleveland where Baker practiced law. Letters relate to Baker's life and responsibilities in Cleveland, and to national and international politics including comments on relations between the United States and Mexico, World War I problems, the Training Camp Activities Commission of which Baker was appointed a member, conscientious objectors, the raising of bridges in Pittsburgh, transportation of soldiers home from France, President Wilson's health, the League of Nations, and business and personal affairs.", "generated"=>true}

date_start

1914

date_end

1937

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