Baker, Jacob, 1817-1896

Baker (1895-1967) was managing director of Vanguard Press from 1926-1933. He was an official with the Federal Emergency Relief, Civil Works, and Works Progress Administrations from 1933-1937 and was chairman of the U.S. Inquiry on Cooperative Enterprise from 1936-1937. Baker was president of the United Federal Workers of America from 1937-1940 and during World War II was a planning consultant to the Federal Works Agency. He later became chairman of the board of the Economic Forecasting Institute.

From the description of Papers, 1922-1967 (bulk 1933-1955). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 30901444

Art administrator; Newark, N.J.

From the description of Jacob Baker interview, 1963 Sept. 25 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 245522313

From the description of Jacob Baker interview, 1963 Sept. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220191496

From the description of Oral history interview with Jacob Baker, 1963 Sept. 25 [sound recording]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 312025180