John C. Baker Speeches collection
Scope and Content
The John C. Baker (JCB) Speeches collection spans from 1935 to 1961 and contains transcripts and written copies of speeches given by JCB prior to and during his tenure as president of Ohio University (OU). The collection does not contain transcripts for all speeches given by JCB. The collection includes speeches given on OU's main campus and branches, at other universities, on the radio and around the country.
Dates
- Creation: 1935-1961
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Biography of John Calhoun Baker
John Calhoun Baker (JCB) was the fourteenth President of Ohio University (OU) from 1945 until 1961. Previous to his position with OU, JCB was an associate dean of the Harvard Business School.
Extent
2 cubic feet
Abstract
The John C. Baker (JCB) Speeches collection spans from 1935 to 1961 and contains transcripts and written copies of speeches given by JCB prior to and during his tenure as president of Ohio University.
Statement of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Description Note
Original, legacy collection inventories may contain inaccuracies or be incomplete. Collection descriptions may change or be updated as they are verified. Please contact Mahn Center staff if you note any errors or discrepancies.
Subject
- Baker, John Calhoun, 1895-1999 (Person)
- Title
- Finding aid for the John C. Baker Speeches collection
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
