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James Chamberlain Baker papers , 1914-1915
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Baker, James Chamberlain, 1879-1969
- Title
- James Chamberlain Baker papers
- Dates
- 1914-1915 (inclusive)19141915
- Quantity
- 1 linear feet, (2 containers) : 2 clam shell boxes
- Collection Number
- Ax 114
- Summary
- James C. Baker was pastor of Trinity Church (Methodist Episcopal) in Urbana, Illinois, and John A. Patten was influential in the church and a manufacturer of Wine of Cardui, a nostrum composed of a mixture that was alleged to be 29 per cent alcohol. The collection contains correspondence, letters to the Editor, clippings, and a scrapbook regarding Baker's attempts to oust Patten from his position of influence and stop the sale of his medicine
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
James C. Baker was pastor of Trinity Church (Methodist Episcopal) in Urbana, Illinois who worked to oust John A. Patten from his influential position in the church, and to stop the sale of Patten's medicine.
John A. Patten manufactured Wine of Cardui, a nostrum composed of a mixture that was alleged to be 29 per cent alcohol.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence, letters to the Editor, clippings, and a scrapbook regarding Baker's attempts to oust Patten from his position of influence and stop the sale of his medicine
Correspondence includes letters from/regarding an Illinois Conference and letters to the editor. There is a section of clippings and a scrapbook regarding Patton.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the James Chamberlain Baker papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Patent medicines--United States
- Quacks and quackery--United States
- Women--Health and hygiene--United States
Personal Names
- Patten, John A. (John Alanson), 1867-1916
Corporate Names
- Chattanooga Medicine Company
- Methodist Episcopal Church--Illinois--Urbana--Clergy
- Methodist Episcopal Church. Illinois Conference
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Correspondence
- Scrapbooks
