Howard and Irene Baker Papers

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Howard and Irene Baker Papers

1933-1964

https://scout.lib.utk.edu/repositories/2/resources/5016

The papers of Howard and Irene Baker, who both served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee’s Second District, were donated to the University of Tennessee on March 1, 1973, by Irene Baker. The Baker collection is made up of legislative files, correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, clippings, speeches, bills, and myriad associated items. Of special importance in the collection are Howard Baker, Sr.’s works concerning the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Atomic Energy Commission, since both greatly affected the livelihood of the people of the Second District. Also of note is his work on the tax structure of the United States, stemming from his position on the House Ways and Means Committee. The collection is divided into two parts. Boxes 1-22 deal with Howard Baker, Sr.’s work, and boxes 22-30 with Irene Baker’s work. However, some of Howard Baker, Sr.’s work carries over into Irene Baker’s, so the entire collection should be examined in researching a particular subject or topic.

50 Linear Feet (30 Boxes)

eng, Latn

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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SNAC Resource ID: 11653931

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Baker, Irene Bailey, 1901-1994

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Edith Irene Bailey Baker (November 17, 1901 – April 2, 1994) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, she served as a United States Representative from Tennessee from 1964 to 1965. She was the widow of Howard Baker Sr. and the stepmother of Howard Baker Jr. Born Edith Irene Bailey in Sevierville, Tennessee, she attended public schools in Maryville and Sevierville and studied music. She served in local government as a court clerk from 1918 to 1924, eventually becoming the ...