Baker, William O. (William Oliver), 1915-2005
William O. Baker papers, 1912-2008 (bulk 1960-1985).
The papers primarily document Baker's work in higher education and as a government advisor in the 1980s and 1990s. Included are notes, publications, and reports.
William O. Baker served as research director and president of Bell telephone Laboratories. Ph.D., chemistry (Princeton, 1939). Baker joined Bell Labs in 1939, rising from research scientist to vice president of research to president from 1973 to 1979, and chairman of the board from 1979 to 1980. During World War II, Baker's work contributed to the development of synthetic rubber.
Baker, William O. (William Oliver), 1915-2005
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Princeton University.
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Princeton University. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections. 1 Washington Road, Princeton, NJ 08544, USA.