Guide to the Anne "Pete" Baker Records , 1978-2011

Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu

Published in 2013

Collection Overview

Title:	Anne "Pete" Baker Records
Date range:	1978-2011
Creator:	Baker, Anne W., 1929-2011
Extent:	15 linear feet; x architectural drawings other
Abstract:	The collection includes architectural drawings and related project records for historic restoration work in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	Roger Williams University
Collection number:	UA 2013.02

Scope & content

The collection includes architectural drawings and related project records for historic restoration work in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Also included are manuscripts and records related to her book and film project.

The collection spans Baker's entire career, and includes documents relating to her restoration business, her work as an educator, and research for numerous articles.

Access Points

Subject Topics

• Architecture

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into three (3) series.

• Series 1. Project Records
• Series 2. Project Drawings
• Series 3. Professional Materials

Biographical note

Anne W. "Pete" Baker (Oct. 20, 1926-Dec. 12, 2011) was a prominent historic preservationist. She worked with building owners, agencies, and historians in the documentation and preservation through dismantling, moving, assembly, and restoration of over 300 17th and 18th century structures in southern New England. Her book "Collecting Houses" recalls how she came to love, understand, and work with these historic houses.

Baker started her own restoration company, A.W. Baker Restorations. She served as consultant for many area preservation groups, including the Newport Restoration Foundation, the Martha's Vineyard Historical and Preservation Society, the Westport Historical Society, and the Waterfront Historic Area League (New Bedford, Massachusetts). She also worked on the documentary film "Old House Soul".

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment.
Use of the materials:	Researchers are advised that express written permission to reproduce, quote, or otherwise publish any portion or extract from this collection must be obtained from the University Library. Although Roger Williams University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Anne "Pete" Baker Records, UA 2013.01, Roger Williams University.
Contact information:	Roger Williams University Roger Williams University Library One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 Tel: 401-254-3049 Fax: 401-254-0818 email: hbenedict@rwu.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
Acquisition:	The collection was a gift of Sarah Baker, daughter of Anne "Pete" Baker. The records were received on in September 2012. (Accession number: 2012.018)
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Molly Jencks.
Encoding:	Finding aid encoded by Molly Jencks 2013 September 26
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

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