Career
She is best known for developing a method for teaching geography. She began working at the University of Chicago in 1895, and obtained her bachelor"s degree there in 1904. In 1898 Baber co-founded the Geographic Society of Chicago.
She served as the President and was involved with the Society for 50 years.
Baber was also involved in social issues. She was considered a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-imperialist.
In 1926 she represented the women of Puerto Rico in the extension of suffrage to the country. She served as chairwoman of the Pan-American Committee of the International League for Peace and Freedom.