Ida Strawn Baker collection
Collection
Identifier: L006
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 1 folder and 7 volumes from Ida Strawn Baker, ranging from 1912 to 1940. The folder contains an undated poem titled, "Black Billy." The 7 volumes are diaries and sketch books of Baker. The diaries include information about Baker’s daily like, business affairs, and various trips to Europe, California, and World War I army camps.
Dates
- 1912-1940
Creator
- Baker, Ida Strawn (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Ida Strawn Baker was an Indianapolis artist and president of Waldcraft Laboratories Inc. (1930s–1942). Baker was also an Indianapolis art and craft supply businesswoman. The Waldcraft Center served as a non-profit group that offered assistance to artists, and professional help in crafts and frescos.
Extent
0.3 Cubic Feet (1 manuscript box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Ida S. Strawn during 1942 June.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed during 2010/05 by Brent Abercrombie. EAD finding aid updated 2021/07/30 by Lauren Patton.
- California -- Description and travel
- Europe -- Description and travel
- Indianapolis (Ind.)
- Military bases -- Kentucky
- Military bases -- Michigan
- Military bases -- Ohio
- Notebooks, sketchbooks, etc
- United States. Army
- Voyages and travels -- 20th century
- Waldcraft Company
- Women artists
- World War, 1914-1918
Creator
- Baker, Ida Strawn (Person)
- Title
- Ida Strawn Baker collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
