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Barton Baker papers, 1914-1983
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Baker, Barton, 1901-
- Title
- Barton Baker papers
- Dates
- 1914-1983 (inclusive)19141983
- Quantity
- 4 cubic ft. (11 containers)
- Collection Number
- 09845
- Summary
- Barton Baker was involved with the Lone Scouts of America from its inception. His collection contains papers from his early involvement and also papers from Lone Scouting in general. Some personal material is included as well.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Barton Baker became involved with the Lone Scouts of America from its beginnings in 1915. The Lone Scouts was a scouting organization for isolated rural youth, so he created a special “Universal Tribe” for them to use in place of a pack. He contributed many articles to Lone Scout magazines and newsletters. He was one of the early members of The Elbeetian Legion – the adult continuation of the Lone Scout movement. Baker was born in 1901, and he graduated from Cornell University in 1922. He earned a Ph.D. in 1928, and he practiced law in Rochester, New York. His wife attended the University of Wyoming until 1920, when they married.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Barton Baker collection contains original Lone Scout magazines, and numerous newsletters, which were produced by lone scouts from 1915 to 1924. There are also some of Baker’s correspondence and newspaper clippings that relate to his involvement in the program. Personal biographical material is also included.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Barton Baker papers, 1914-1983, Collection Number 09845, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no other known archival collections created by Barton Baker at the date of processing. For additional information at the American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming, see:
Lone Scouts collection, Collection Number 08244 Lloyd C. Haefka Lone Scouts papers, Collection Number 08410Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationPapers received from Barton Baker 1983 February 23.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by John Hanks in May 2005.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I.: Personal PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Personal-Advertisements |
1916-1939 |
| 1 | 2 | Plays and Debates – Programs |
1917-1945 |
| 1 | 3 | Cornell-Chicago Law – Military, Programs and Literature |
1917-1941 |
| 1 | 4 | Other – Charity – Organization |
1972-1973 |
| 1 | 5 | Church Involvement – Programs |
1918-1972 |
| 1 | 6 | Correspondence |
1918-1975 |
| 1 | 7 | Travel |
1924-1960 |
| 1 | 8 | Newspaper Articles |
1918-1975 |
| 1 | 9 | Financial Papers |
1914-1915 |
| 1 | 10 | Literature, Yearbook and With Bells On by Bernice Dennis Baker |
1918-1964 |
Series II.: Lone Scout PapersReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 2 | 1 | Correspondence |
1915-1979 |
| 2 | 2 | Newspaper Articles |
1915-1977 |
| 2 | 3 | Advertisements |
1917 |
| 2 | 4 | Designs – Periodicals |
1918 |
| 2 | 5 | Memorabilia |
1918-1940 |
| 2 | 6 | Correspondence – Clippings |
1916-1956 |
| 3 | 1 | Tribe Handbooks |
|
| 3 | 2 | Certificate of Incorporation and article of Incorporation with Boy Scouts of America (Original Certificate of Incorporation in safe may have FDR signature?)
|
1915-1924 |
| 3 | 3 | Advertisements and Articles |
1917-1930 |
| 3 | 4 | Miscellany – Stamps, Ribbon, Photograph, Song Sheets |
1916-1962 |
| 3 | 5 | Literature - Lone Scout Tribe Newsletters |
1917-1925 |
| 3 | 6 | Literature – Elbeetee I |
1938-1978 |
| 4 | 1 | Literature – Elbeetee II |
1978-1983 |
| Folders | |||
| 4 | 2-12 | Literature – Elbeetee and Lone Scout Tribe Newsletters |
1916-1982 |
| 5-11 | Literature – Every Boy’s, 1937; and The Lone Scout Magazine |
1915-1924, 1937 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Boys--Societies and clubs--United States.
- Lone Scouts--United States.
Corporate Names
- Elbeetian Legion.
- Lone scouts of America.
Processed by John Hanks
2006
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