Washington F. Baum Papers, PC.5076
Abstract
Washington Franklin Baum (1876-1967) was an influential figure in Dare County during
in the early-to-mid-20th century. In 1924, he was elected to the Dare County Board
of Commissioners and served a four year term. During that time he led a drive to build
the first bridge connecting Roanoke Island to Nags Head. In 1962, a new bridge between
Nags Head and Manteo, which replaced the original span, was named in his honor.
The Washington F. Baum Papers, 1956-1967, primarily documents the dedication of the
Washington Baum Bridge and includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, a scrapbook,
and photographs.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Washington F. Baum Papers
- Call Number
- PC.5076
- Creator
- Baum, Washington Franklin, 1876-1967
- Date
- 1956-1967
- Extent
- 0.200 cubic feet
- Language
- English
- Repository
- Outer Banks History Center
Restrictions on Access & Use
Access Restrictions
Available for research.
Use Restrictions
Copyright is retained by the authors of these materials, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law (Title 17 US Code). Individual researchers are responsible for using these materials in conformance with copyright law as well as any donor restrictions accompanying the materials.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], PC.5076, Washington F. Baum Papers, Outer Banks History Center, Manteo, N.C., U.S.A.
Collection Overview
The Washington F. Baum Papers, 1956-1967, includes correspondence congratulating Baum on the honor of the dedication of the Washington Baum Bridge, newspaper clippings, photographs, and a scrapbook containing additional congratulatory letters, photographs, and a speech most likely made by the ceremony's key speaker, North Carolina Senator Hector McLean.
Biographical Note
Washington Franklin Baum (1876-1967), a native of Wanchese, North Carolina, was the son of Somers and Mary Ann Wright Baum. He married Agnes Jones in 1910. They had three children, Marjorie, Bessie, and Balfour. Baum was an influential figure in Dare County during the early-to-mid-20th century. In 1924, he was elected to the Dare County Board of Commissioners and served a four year term. During that time he led a drive to build the first bridge connecting Roanoke Island to Nags Head. In 1928, Baum was appointed as the Dare County Recorder's Court Judge, a position he held until 1962.
In Baum's earlier years he served in the U.S. Lighthouse Service for seven years and was also involved in the commercial fishing industry, mercantile industry, and oil business. In 1962, the new bridge between Nags Head and Manteo, which replaced the original span, was named in his honor.
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Acquisitions Information
Donated by Nevin Wescott, Jr. in 2009.