Newton Diehl Baker letters, 1914-1937.

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Creator

Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .3 linear foot (1 box)

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of letters from Baker to Thomas J. Howells of Pittsburgh, Pa., written from Cleveland, Ohio, during Baker's tenure as mayor, from Washington, D.C., while Baker was Secretary of War, and later at Cleveland where Baker practiced law. Letters relate to Baker's lifeand responsibilities in Cleveland, and to national and international politics including comments on relations between the United States and Mexico, World War I problems,the Training Camp Activities Commission of which Baker wasappointed a member, conscientious objectors, the raising of bridges in Pittsburgh, transportation of soldiers home from France, President Wilson's health, the League of Nations, and business and personal affairs.

Biographical/Historical Note

Newton Diehl Baker (1871-1937) was an American lawyer, political leader and United States Secretary of War duringWorld War I.

Controlled Access Terms

• Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937.
• Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924.
• United States. War Dept. Training Camp Activities Commission.
• League of Nations.
• World War, 1914-1918 -- Participation, American.
• World War, 1914-1918 -- Transportation.
• World War, 1914-1918 -- Conscientious objectors.
• Conscientious objection -- United States.
• International relations.
• Practice of law -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
• Bridges -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh.
• International organization.
• Presidents -- United States -- Health.
• United States -- Foreign relations -- Mexico.
• United States -- Politics and government -- 1913-1921.
• Cleveland (Ohio) -- Politics and government.
• Lawyers.
• Politicians.

Additional Creator Name

• Howells, Thomas J.