Newton Diehl Baker letter

Collection — Box: BW-13

Identifier: MS-0243

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

One carbon-copy typescript of a letter of Newton Diehl Baker, dated January 4, 1915, to Thomas Randolph Ball, registrar of the Johns Hopkins University. Baker expressed appreciation to Ball for his service to the University.

Dates

Creation: 1915 January 4

Creator

Baker, Newton Diehl, 1871-1937 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is housed off-site and requires 48-hours' notice for retrieval. Please contact Special Collections for more information.

Collection is open for use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.

Biographical Note

Newton Diehl Baker was United States Secretary of War from 1916 to 1921. He was a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University and also served as a trustee of the University.

Extent

0.167 Cubic Feet (1 item)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Newton Diehl Baker was United States Secretary of War from 1916 to 1921. Collection consists of one carbon-copy typescript of a letter from Baker, dated January 4, 1915, to Thomas Randolph Ball, registrar of the Johns Hopkins University.