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The HistoryMakers video oral history with Maxine Beatrice Baker.

Title
The HistoryMakers video oral history with Maxine Beatrice Baker.
Publication
Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016]

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Baker, Maxine B., 1952-
  • Hamilton, Racine Tucker
  • Stearns, Scott
  • HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
Description
1 online resource (5 video files (2 hr., 11 min., 10 sec.)) : sound, color.
Summary
Foundation chief executive Maxine Beatrice Baker was born on February 29, 1952 in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Graduating from Western High School in 1969, Baker earned her B.S. degree in speech communications in 1973. Joining Freddie Mac in 1982 as a budget administrator, Baker quickly moved through the management ranks and served in various leadership positions including vice president of administration & corporate properties, vice president of human resources and vice president of industry & trade relations. In 1997, Baker was named vice president of community relations and president and chief executive officer of the Freddie Mac Foundation. Under her leadership, the Foundation's net assets grew from $22 million in 1997 to $235 million in 2003. Baker was active in many organizations, including the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute, the Washington Regional Area Grantmakers, the Metropolitan Washington Boys and Girls Club and Voices for America's Children, and received numerous awards for her civic leadership.
Alternative Title
  • History Makers video oral history with Maxine Beatrice Baker
  • Maxine Beatrice Baker
Subject
  • Baker, Maxine B., 1952- > Interviews
  • African Americans > Interviews
  • African Americans
  • Foundation Chief Executive
Genre/Form
  • Internet videos.
  • Interviews.
  • Nonfiction films.
  • Oral histories.
Credits (note)
  • Videographer, Scott Stearns.
OCLC
994208891
Title
The HistoryMakers video oral history with Maxine Beatrice Baker.
Publisher
Chicago, Illinois : The HistoryMakers, [2016]
Country of Producing Entity
United States. naf
Playing Time
021110
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Digital File Characteristics
video file
Performer
Racine Tucker Hamilton, interviewer.
Credits
Videographer, Scott Stearns.
Event
Recorded McLean, Virginia 2005 March 1.
Source of description
Vendor-supplied metadata.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card and onsite at NYPL
Indexed Term
Foundation Chief Executive.
Added Author
Baker, Maxine B., 1952- interviewee.
Hamilton, Racine Tucker, interviewer.
Stearns, Scott, director of photography.
HistoryMakers (Video oral history collection), production company.
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