Richard Terrill Baker papers, 1930-1981
Collection context
- Creator:
- Baker, Richard Terrill, 1913-1981
- Extent:
- 27.5 linear feet 65 boxes
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, memoranda, notes, lists, manuscripts, photographs, and printed material. The records also include administrative files from Baker's tenure as Dean of the Graduate School of the Journalism, 1961-1970, as well as course materials, and data for journalism conferences.
- Biographical / historical:
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Author, Professor of Journalism, Methodist minister, Dean of the Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University, 1961-1970. Baker was actively interested in religious journalism and associated with many religious organizations. From 1943 until 1945, he helped organize and taught at the Post-Graduate School of Journalism of the Central Political Institute of China, Chungking under the auspices of Columbia University. He was later a visiting scholar in Taiwan and Malaysia. (Columbia University M.S. in Journalism, 1937).
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Richard Terrill Baker papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu