Biography
Frederick Baker served as city attorney for the city of Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California; the successful incorporation election for the city was held June 19, 1913; the first meeting of the city's Board of Trustees (later the City Council) was held June 26, 1913; it was incorporated as a municipality of the 6th class by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, June 23, 1923.
From the guide to the Frederick Baker Collection of Avalon City Council Minutes, 1913-1942, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Dept. of Special Collections.)