Richard A. Baker (historian)
Richard A. Baker | |
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| 1st Historian of the United States Senate | |
| In office 1975–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Donald A. Ritchie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1940 United States |
| Education | University of Massachusetts Amherst |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Historian, writer |
| Known for | The American Senate: An Insider's History |
| Awards | D.B. Hardeman Prize |
Richard Allan Baker (born March 18, 1940) was the first Historian of the United States Senate from 1975 until 2009. He directed the United States Senate Historical Office from the time of its creation in 1975.
Other websites
[change | change source]- Saving Senate History Archived 2012-11-02 at the Wayback Machine, via pbs.org November 25, 2002
- Senate Historian Reflects on 34 Years of Unusual Queries, via New York Times August 8, 2009
- A Baker Appearances on C-SPAN
- Senate Historical Office oral history interviews
- Senate briefs
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