The Origins of Israel and Mankind by Brendan Stannard

Baker became a strong advocate of Wilson's work as a peacemaker and of the League of Nations. In 1918 Baker served as a special agent of the State Department in Great Britain, France, and Italy, and at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919 he directed the American delegation's Press Bureau. Tarbell, and several other journalists to purchase the American Magazine he was the editor of American Magazine from 1906-1915. Baker was interested in social issues of the early twentieth century, and was considered a 'muckraker.' Baker joined with John S. He joined the staff of McClure's magazine beginning in 1898, continuing his freelance work and traveling the country and abroad. He reported for the Chicago News-Record from 1892-1898 and also took on independent writing for periodicals. In 1892 he entered the University of Michigan for law school, but left after a few months, instead turning to journalism.

degree from Michigan Agricultural College in East Lansing in 1889. He was born on Apin Lansing, Michigan to Joseph Stannard Baker and Alice Potter. Ray Stannard Baker was a journalist, author, and authorized biographer of Woodrow Wilson. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)įrom the description of Ray Stannard Baker papers, 1836-1947 (bulk 1907-1944). WorldCat record id: 79412628įrom the guide to the Ray Stannard Baker letter and note, 1939, undated, (The New York Public Library. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries).

Baker is remembered as a skilled journalist able to write on a variety of subjects, a conscientious social reformer, and a man who was very much in step with his times.įrom the description of Ray Stannard Baker letter and postal card to Mrs. A supporter of Woodrow Wilson, Baker was chosen to write Wilson's biography, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1940. His success led to several collections of articles, as well as several other books, and ultimately to his becoming co-owner of American Magazine. In 1898 he moved to New York to join the staff of McClure's Magazine, an upscale and influential publication specializing in human interest stories. Motivated and hard-working, he became a skilled journalist, and also wrote articles for various magazines. Born and educated in Michigan, an interest in journalism secured him a job with the Chicago News-Record. Ray Stannard Baker was an American journalist and author, best known for his work with McClure's and American. He is also known by the pseudonym David Grayson.įrom the description of Letter and an envelope, 1901. WorldCat record id: 36820111Īmerican author and journalist.

WorldCat record id: 122545959Īmerican journalist and author who also wrote under the name David Grayson.įrom the description of. (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC) University of Texas at Austin). From the description of Letter : to the Cosmos Club, 1910 Mar.

The Origins of Israel and Mankind by Brendan Stannard