Background
Raymond T. Baker was born in Eureka, Nevada in 1877, the son of George Washington Baker, the lead counsel of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and Mary Agnes (Hall) Baker.
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He was educated at the University of Nevada, Reno, then at Stanford University.
Career
After college, Baker became involved in gold mining, being one of the first investors active in Rawhide, Nevada. He became a rich man when he sold his claims. He then moved east and had a brief romantic relationship with Elinor Glyn.
In 1915, Baker traveled to Russia to become confidential secretary to United States Ambassador to Russia George T. Marye, Junior.
In 1917, President of the United States Woodrow Wilson named Baker Director of the United States Mint and Baker subsequently held this office from March 1917 until March 1922.
During the 1926 Senate elections, Baker sought election as United States Senator from Nevada on the Democratic ticket, but was defeated by the Republican incumbent, Tasker Oddie. Baker died on April 28, 1935, approximately three months after suffering a heart attack.
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Democratic party