Background
Baker, Tarkington was born on August 6, 1878 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of Orlan F. and Mary Josephine (Tarkington) Baker.
Baker, Tarkington was born on August 6, 1878 in Vincennes, Indiana, United States. Son of Orlan F. and Mary Josephine (Tarkington) Baker.
Educated private and public schools and De Pauw U.
Served in 1st Colorado Infantry in Philippine Islands, 1898-1899. Mug. editor and editor Indianapolis Sentinel, 1900-1906. Dramatic and literature editor Indianapolis News, 1906-1912.
Theatrical producer and director, New York, 1912-1914.
Member editorial staff, Indianapolis News, 1914-1917, Indianapolis Star, 1917-1918. General manager Universal Film County, New York City, 1918-1920.
President Visugraphic Pictures, Incorporated., since 1921. Author: Yard and Garden, 1907.
Home: New York, New New York
Served in 1st Colorado Infantry in Philippine Islands, 1898-1899. Mug. editor and editor Indianapolis Sentinel, 1900-1906. Member editorial staff, Indianapolis News, 1914-1917, Indianapolis Star, 1917-1918.
Married Myla Jo Closser, October 21, 1901.