Newton D. Baker letters to Tom, 1918 November 2-1924 April 6.

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Newton D. Baker letters to Tom, 1918 November 2-1924 April 6.

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Consists of seven ALS and typed transcriptions by Newton D. Baker addressed to "My dear Tom" from Cleveland and Washington, D.C. Baker discusses family matters, his work as Secretary of War, the League of Nations, and responds to speculation regarding his being nominated for the Presidency.

7 letters + transcriptions (0.1 linear feet)

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8135967

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937

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Newton Diehl Baker Jr. (December 3, 1871 – December 25, 1937) was an American lawyer, Georgist, politician, and government official. He served as the 37th mayor of Cleveland, Ohio from 1912 to 1915. As U.S. Secretary of War from 1916 to 1921, Baker presided over the United States Army during World War I. Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Baker established a legal practice in Cleveland after graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He became progressive Democratic ally of...

League of Nations

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