T. Barwick Ll. Baker papers, 1877-1883.

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Creator

Baker, T. Barwick Ll. (Thomas Barwick Lloyd), 1807-1886.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .08 linear foot (1 folder)

Access Restrictions

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

Scope/Contents Note

Collection contains correspondence and a manuscript by Baker. Correspondence, 1877-1883, consists primarily of letters to Josephine Shaw Lowell, American activist and philanthropist, about crime, pauperism, criminals, and prisons. Baker's manuscript concerns reformatory administration.

Biographical/Historical Note

Thomas Barwick Lloyd Baker (1807-1886) began his career asmagistrate for Gloucestershire, England. He established the Children's Friend School at Hardwicke in 1852 for the purpose of reforming juvenile criminals in the county. He was a chief promoter of the reformatory school system and did much work in connection with prevention of crime and care of discharged prisoners.

Controlled Access Terms

• Baker, T. Barwick Ll. (Thomas Barwick Lloyd), 1807-1886.
• Charities -- England.
• Crime -- England.
• Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- England.
• Poor -- England.
• Prison administration -- England.
• Prisons -- England.
• England -- Social conditions -- 19th century.

Additional Creator Name

• Lowell, Josephine Shaw, 1843-1905.