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J. Norman Baker, December 3, 1933 - June 16, 2020
No full textLocal attorney J. Norman Baker died on June 16 of heart failure. He is survived by his beloved family: his wife of 56 years, Pat, his daughter Jennifer Baker and son Andrew Baker, three grandchildren, Emily, Lauren, and Charlotte Baker, sister Anne Grafton, sister Ursula and brother-in-law Karl Wesselhoeft, sister-in-law Susan and brother-in-law Keith Gilbert, sister-in-law Margaret Kelley and eight nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Ra Baker. Born in New Waterford, Nova Scotia, he was raised in Amesbury, Massachusetts, by parents Dr. Joseph Henry Baker and Mary Elizabeth MacDonald Baker
God's revenge against punning. [electronic resource] : Shewing the miserable fates of persons addicted to this crying sin, in court and town.
No full textSigned at end: J. Baker, Knight, sometimes identified as Alexander Pope.Variant: the imprint reads "at the Oxford-Arms in in [sic] Warwick-Lane".Price in square brackets: (Price 2d.)Cf. Griffith 60 (imprint)Electronic reproduction.English Short Title Catalog,Reproduction of original from British Library
Letter from J. H. Baker to Brother Colson
No full textLetter from J. H. Baker to Brother Colson. The two-page handwritten letter is dated 15 May 1912
Personal performance: the resistant confessions of Bobby Baker
No full textAn analysis of the confessional performances of performance artist, Bobby Baker, in particular 'Box Story'
Book review: El Sistema: orchestrating Venezuela’s youth, by Geoffrey Baker
No full textBook review of: El Sistema: orchestrating Venezuela’s youth, by Geoffrey Baker.
New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 2014; ISBN: 9780199341559
($35.00)Publisher PD
Oral History Interview: J. Harry Baker
No full textThis interview is one of a series conducted with West Virginia religious leaders. This interview contains the recollections of Reverend J. Harry Baker. He talks of his personal background, school, home life, Christmas in the early Twentieth Century and how religion and the church has influenced his life. He also discusses recreational activities, close family ties, and the social life of the past and present.https://mds.marshall.edu/oral_history/1152/thumbnail.jp
A diary in the Dardanelles written on board the sponer "Corsair" while beating through the straits from Tenedos to Marmora By William Knight, Esq. Rear-Commodore of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, author of "Words for the Windbound" oriental outlines" etc e
No full textPreface: by knight, WIlliamAppendix.Dedication: by knight, W. to the members of the Royal Harwich yach clubContent description: Detailed contentsIllustration: 1 (Maps ,)Pagination: PP14+11OP+2PPVolumes: 1Text Genre:Journal / LettersIllustration: 1 (χάρτες ,
Letter from J. H. Baker to B. R. Colson
No full textLetter from J. H. Baker to B. R. Colson. The handwritten note is dated 7 May 1912 and is two full pages long and includes a small note on a scrap of paper. There is a transcript of the correspondence in the item PDF
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. February 25, 1863
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. February 25, 1863. William Knight Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 PDF document and scans, 2 pages. Includes transcript.In this letter dated February 25, 1863, William Knight, writing from Camp Young, discusses the safe arrival of a box and notes received from his wife and father-in-law. He expresses relief that his wife has recovered from an illness and mentions his longing to see her and the children. The author reflects on the ongoing war, expressing doubts about the possibility of peace in the near future. He provides updates on military activities and speculates about potential battles. The author comments on the strength of defense works and the development of ironclad boats. He also describes a military review and provides insights into the training of new recruits. The letter concludes with a mention of sickness in the camp and a local incident involving a man named Mack Luke
Knight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 3, 1863
No full textKnight, William W., Letter to Mary Knight. June 3, 1863. William Knight Civil War Letters, Box 1, Folder 3, Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. 1 pdf document and scans, 4 pages. Includes transcript.Dated June 3, 1863, from a Camp Near Yazoo City, Mississippi, this letter by W. W. Knight to his wife Mary provides vivid insights into their conditions. The author praises the picturesque campsite by a creek with clear limestone water. W. W. Knight conveys their location, south of Yazoo City and around 50 miles from Vicksburg, and describes the challenging recent march, marked by broken terrain, hot weather, and severe water scarcity that caused some men to faint. He discusses the ongoing campaign around Vicksburg, detailing the presence of both Confederate and Union forces. Knight mentions sickness among the men, including fever and diarrhea, and provides updates on Jonathan's and other soldiers' health. He describes the absence of tents, the scarcity of cooking resources, and the difficulties of finding and using water sources during the march. W. W. Knight also reflects on the character of some soldiers and the farming practices of the area. The author expresses gratitude for receiving Mary's letters, reassures her about their finances, and ends with a promise to write whenever possible
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