Baker, Dorsey Syng, 1823-1888
Variant namesDoctor Dorsey W. Baker was born in Wabash County, Ill., in 1823. After ventures in California he settled in Walla Walla, Wash., in 1861, opening a store and investing in railroads and steamboats, and becoming associated with Henry W. Corbett and Alexander Ankeny of Portland.
From the description of Dorsey Syng Baker letters, 1863-1869. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 54374200
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| referencedIn | Baker, Henry Clay, 1894-1947. Henry Clay Baker papers, 1891-1947 (bulk 1894-1929). | Oregon Historical Society Research Library | |
| referencedIn | The Baker Family Collection, 1850-1970, 1850-1948 | Whitman College and Northwest Archives Penrose Memorial Library, Whitman College | |
| referencedIn | Baker Mercantile Company. Company Records, 1896-1957 and undated | Southwest Collection/Special Collections Libary, Texas Tech University | |
| creatorOf | Baker, Dorsey Syng, 1823-1888. Dorsey Syng Baker letters, 1863-1869. | Oregon Historical Society Research Library | |
| creatorOf | Robinson, C. L. C.L. Robinson's collection of research material concerning the Walla Walla and Columbia River Railroad Company, 1970-1972. | Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State | |
| referencedIn | Henry Clay Baker Family Papers, circa 1891-1947, 1894-1929 | Oregon Historical Society Research Library |
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| associatedWith | Baker family | family |
| associatedWith | Baker, Henry Clay, 1888-1929 | person |
| associatedWith | Baker, Henry Clay, 1894-1947. | person |
| associatedWith | Baker Mercantile Company. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Failing, Henry, 1834-1898 | person |
| associatedWith | Robinson, C. L. | person |
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