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John D. Davies Collection on Hobey Baker, 1908-1997 (bulk 1908-1997): Finding Aid
AC005
Reproduction of the portrait of Hobey Baker painted by Peter Cook '37.
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Published in 1997
©2006 Princeton University Library
Summary Information
- Collector:
- Davies, John D. (John Dunn), 1918-
- Title and dates:
- John D. Davies Collection on Hobey Baker, 1908-1969 (bulk 1908-1997)
- Abstract:
- The John D. Davies Collection on Hobey Baker, located in the University Archives, contains research materials gathered by Davies for the publication, The Legend of Hobey Baker (Little, Brown & Company, 1966). These papers contain correspondence, research notes, manuscript drafts, photographs and printed material pertaining to Hobey A. H. Baker's career as an athlete at St. Paul's Preparatory School, at Princeton University, and as a member of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. Baker died in an airplane crash in 1918.
- Size:
- 3.5 linear feet (6 boxes)
- Call number:
- AC005
- Location:
- Princeton University Library. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections.
Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library.
Princeton University Archives.
Princeton, New Jersey 08540 USA - Language(s) of material:
- English.
- Storage note:
- This collection is stored onsite at the Mudd Manuscript Library.
Biography of Hobart Amory Hare Baker
Hobart Amory Hare Baker was born on January 15, 1892 in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, the second son, into a proper Philadelphian family. His father, A. Thornton Baker was a manufacturer of plush upholstery, his mother, Mary Augusta Pemberton, a belle of Philadelphia society. He attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire where he excelled in athletics, and was an industrious student as well. In 1910 he entered Princeton University and continued his athletic career, playing baseball, football and hockey. After graduation in 1914, Baker worked at the J. P. Morgan Bank of New York City and played amateur hockey with the St. Nick's team in New York City in 1915-1917. With American entry into World War I, he enlisted, embarked for Europe in August 1917 and by April 1918 served with the Lafayette Escadrille (103rd Aero Squadron). On December 21, 1918 Baker was killed when the Spad he was flying crashed.
Description
Consists of research material collected by Davies (Princeton Class of 1941) for his book The Legend of Hobey Baker (1966). Included are correspondence, research notes, manuscript drafts, photographs, and printed material--all pertaining to Baker’s career as an ice hockey and football athlete at St. Paul’s Preparatory School and Princeton University, and as a member of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.
Arrangement
Organized into the following series:
- Series 1: Henry W. H. Baker Files, (1918-1959)
- Series 2: Correspondence, (1957-1969)
- Series 3: Manuscript Notes, (1965-1966)
- Series 4: Notes, (1963-1966)
- Series 5: Printed Material, (1910-1997)
- Series 6: Photographs, (1910-1918)
- Series 7: Scrapbook, (1910-1914)
Access and Use
Access
Collection is open for research use.
Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the University Archivist. Copyright is held by the Trustees of Princeton University.
Acquisition and Appraisal
Provenance and Acquisition
John Davies donated his research material including his notes and original materials to the University Archives in 1967. The provenance of original photographic material and a scrapbook is unknown.
Processing and Other Information
Descriptive Rules Used
Finding aid content adheres to that prescribed by Describing Archives: A Content Standard.
Encoding
Machine-readable finding aid encoded in EAD 2002 by Techbooks and Cristela García-Spitz on October 20, 2006.
Finding aid written in English.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); John D. Davies Collection on Hobey Baker, Box and Folder Number; University Archives, Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Subject Headings
These materials have been indexed in the Princeton University Library online catalog using the following terms. Those seeking related materials should search under these terms.
- Baker, Hobey.
- Baker family.
- Princeton University -- Hockey.
- Princeton University -- Students -- 20th century.
- St. Paul's School (Concord, N.H.)
- United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces.
- College athletes -- New Jersey -- Princeton -- 20th century.
- Football players -- New Jersey -- Princeton.
- Hockey players -- New Jersey -- Princeton.
- Correspondence.
- Notes.
- Photographs.
- Scrapbooks.
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Contents List
Series 1: Henry W. H. Baker Files, (1918-1959)
Series Description
Series 1: the Henry W. H. Baker Files, contains correspondence, including typescripts of Hobey A. H. Baker correspondence and notes collected by Baker in 1959. Baker was a nephew of Hobart A. H. Baker and was interested in the legacy of his uncle.
Correspondence, Baker, Hobart A.H., copies, 1917-1918 (2 folders)
Box 1 Correspondence, 1956-1964, undated (2 folders)
Box 1 Notes, undated
Box 1 Manuscript, undated
Box 1 Manuscript Drafts, undated
Box 1 Series 2: Correspondence, (1957-1969)
Series Description
Series 2: Correspondence (1959-1969), is arranged chronologically. Much of this correspondence documents Davies' attempts to collect information about Baker from his classmates, teachers and acquaintances. Correspondence relating to the publication of The Legend of Hobey Baker is also found in this series.
General, 1957-1964 (7 folders)
Box 1 General, 1965-1969, undated (3 folders)
Box 2 Fragments, undated
Box 2 Interviews, undated
Box 2 Series 3: Manuscript Notes, (1965-1966)
Series Description
Series 3: Manuscript Notes (1965-1966) contain rough and final drafts of the manuscript The Legend of Hobey Baker as well as notes, note cards, and information distilled from Davis' research.
The Legend of Hobey Baker1965 (2 folders)
Box 2 Rough Draft, undated
Box 2 Final Draft, undated (2 folders)
Box 2 Published Copy of The Legend of Hobey Baker, undated (2 folders)
Box 2 Series 4: Notes, (1963-1966)
Series Description
Series 4: Notes (1963-1966) contain preliminary information Davis accumulated during his research on the life of Hobey A. H. Baker.
Note Cards, 1963-1966
Box 3 Notes, 1963-1966 (2 folders)
Box 4 Series 5: Printed Material, (1910-1997)
Series Description
Series 5: Printed Material (1910-1918) contains articles from various newspapers and news magazines on Hobey Baker's career as an athlete, a member of the American Expeditionary Force during World War I and an address by President John Grier Hibben of Princeton University at Baker's memorial service in 1918.
News clippings, 1912-1997
Box 4 Articles, 1910-1918
Box 4 Address, Memorial Service, 1918
Box 4 Series 6: Photographs, (1910-1918)
Series Description
Series 6: Photographs (1910-1918) include scenes from Baker's family life as well as his athletic and military careers. Photographs used in the publication The Legend of Hobey Baker are represented, as well as the original photographs reproduced in the publication.
Social Scenes, 1910-1918
Box 5 St. Paul's School, 1908-1910
Box 5 Princeton Football, 1910-1914
Box 5 Princeton Hockey, Baseball, 1910-1914
Box 5 Princeton Committees, 1913-1914
Box 5 Cartoons, 1910-1918
Box 5 Europe, 1917-1918
Box 5 Paintings of Baker, undated
Box 5 Series 7: Scrapbook, (1910-1914)
Series Description
Series 7: Scrapbook (1910-1914) documents the athletic career of Baker during his college career at Princeton University.
Scrapbook, 1910-1914
Box 5
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