D. Kenneth Baker Research Files
Scope and Contents of the Collection
Collection contains Harvey Mudd College administrative documents, much of it generated during Baker’s tenure as president.
Dates
- Creation: 1955-1990
Creator
- Baker, D. Kenneth (Creator, Person)
Language of Materials
Languages represented in collection: English.
Access
Collection open for research.
Publication Rights
All requests for permission to reproduce or to publish must be submitted in writing to Special Collections.
Biography / Administrative History
D. Kenneth Baker (1923-2012) was Harvey Mudd College's second president from 1976 to 1988, succeeding Founding President Joseph B. Platt. During his 12 years of leadership, Baker was instrumental in increasing the College's enrollment, facilities and prestige, and guided the College through technical innovations and social changes. He oversaw the acquisition of land and property to meet major campus needs, which included upgraded laboratories and the construction of two additional residence halls (Atwood and Case Halls), allowing for all students to be housed on campus at the time.
Source: https://www.hmc.edu/old-news/baker-ken-death-20112.php
Extent
1.8 Linear Feet (1 records box, 2 document boxes)
Abstract
Academic and administrative documents from HMC including files from 1955 to 1990.
Organization and Arrangement
Materials are in their original folders and retain their original folder titles and organization.
Physical Location
Please consult repository.
Accruals
No additions to the collection are anticipated.
Processing Information
This collection was minimally processed to facilitate access. Front matter written by Kelly Jackson, The Claremont Colleges Library. Collection processed by Special Collections staff.
- Title
- D. Kenneth Baker Research Files
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Kelly Jackson
- Date
- 2020 April
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the 01 - Special Collections & Archives, The Claremont Colleges Library Repository
800 North Dartmouth Ave
Claremont CA 91711 United States
Email: specialcollections@claremont.edu