Baker, Ray Palmer, 1883-1979
Dates
- Existence: 1883-1979
- Existence: 1883 - 1979
Biographical Note
Ray Palmer Baker’s career falls into three categories: education, public service and scholarship. Baker arrived at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1915 as Professor of English. An active member of the Faculty for 39 years, Palmer was head of the Department of Arts, Science and Business Administration, Assistant Director, then Dean of Students and in 1949 was elected Vice-President of R.P.I. Baker introduced the humanities and social studies to R.P.I. while also establishing the natural sciences-physics, chemistry, and biology as independent disciplines and organized curricula in economics and other related subjects. Throughout Baker’s tenure as Faculty member he maintained an interest in research and scholarship. As author of numerous books and articles Baker contributed to the Dictionary of American Biography as well as several encyclopedias.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Herbert L. Brummell R.P.I. memorabilia
Materials pertaining to Brummell's student years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, including bursar's bills, dated between 1940 and 1943, an undated felt RPI patch, and a letter written to his parents by Dean of Students Ray Palmer Baker, congratulating them on Brummell's success at school.
Ray Palmer Baker papers
The collection contains some correspondence, extensive newspaper clippings, bound volumes and journal articles and speeches.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1930
The Engineering and Science Series includes sixtyseven monographs written primarily by Rensselaer faculty members and graduate students. Topics include scientific studies, engineering research, and historical essays about Rensselaer and individuals affiliated with the Institute.