William Oliver Baker | |
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| 5th President of Bell Labs | |
| In office 1973–1979 | |
| Preceded by | James Brown Fisk |
| Succeeded by | Ian Munro Ross |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1915 Chestertown, Maryland |
| Died | October 31, 2005 (aged 90) Chatham, New Jersey |
| Spouse |
Frances Burrill
(m. 1941; died 1999) |
| Alma mater | Washington College (B.S.) Princeton University (Ph.D.) |
William Oliver Baker (July 15, 1915 – October 31, 2005) was president of Bell Labs from 1973 to 1979 and advisor on scientific matters to five United States presidents.[1]