Anne Baker Oral History Interview: March 22, 1984

In the 1980s, Newport Historical Society staff began the "Neighborhoods of Newport" oral history project, which recorded the personal reminiscences of Newport locals who resided in each of the city's six major neighborhoods: Bellevue Avenue/Ocean Drive; Broadway /West Broadway; The Fifth Ward; Historic Hill; Kay Street/ Catherine Street/Old Beach Road; The Point.
In this interview, Anne Baker of Everett St. discusses Newport in the early 40s. She also talks about growing up in Newport, leaving the city, and her reasons for eventually returning. She touches on the Navy in Newport, Doris Duke, and concerns about over-building.
The digitization of this collection in 2023 was made possible through a generous donation by the Todd and Lisa Stuart Foundation.