Anderson Bakewell was born in St. Louis, Missouri on September 18, 1913. Bakewell graduated from St. Louis University in 1937, joined the Society of Jesus in 1942, and was ordained in 1951. As a priest Bakewell served communities in India, Maryland, Alaska, and New Mexico. During his life, Bakewell gained fame for his work as an explorer. Some of his most notable explorations included mountaineering in the Himalayas and the Yukon, as well as participating in the Rockwell Polar Flight, the first ever round-the-world across both poles. Bakewell passed away on October 13, 1999.
From the description of Anderson Bakewell papers, 1943-1999. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 61853715
