Kerr, Robert Samuel, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963

Person

Biographical:

Oil man Robert S. Kerr (1896-1963) first held elective office when he became Oklahoma's governor in 1942. During the war years, he presided over a vigorous economic expansion and directed a remarkably efficient state administration. A year after leaving the governor's office, he was successful in his first attempt at the U.S. Senate in 1948. Kerr was reelected to two more terms. After he failed at winning the 1952 Democratic presidential nomination, Kerr thereafter devoted his energies to building his Senate career. Kerr served on several key committees, most notably the Finance and Public Works committees. He also forged alliances to key senators, such as Lyndon B. Johnson, who led the Democrats' Senate forces. A partner in Kerr-McGee Oil Industries, Kerr increasingly became known as a key champion of southwestern oil and gas interests. Of course, he did not hesitate to use his influence for Oklahoma's behalf. Millions of dollars were diverted to military and civilian projects in the state. Also, a series of water projects, dams, and an entire navigation system that links the Arkansas River to the oceans of the world are part of Kerr's legacy.

Found in 179 Collections and/or Records:

Request for Weather Bureau Station in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, 1962-05-01

Item — Box 4: Series CAC_CC_31_5_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 56

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_5_4_56_0005

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1962-05-01

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Departmental / Commerce, Weather Bureau

Request for Your Share in Space Documentary Film for Oklahoma State University

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0081

Dates: September 17, 1962; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Response to Senator Kerr's Request: Economic Benefits of the Space Program, 1961-10-20

Item — Box 23: Series CAC_CC_31_5_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_5_23_7_0009

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1961-10-20

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Departmental / National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Robert S. Kerr for President Campaign Headquarters Opening in Omaha, Nebraska, 1952-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Item — Box 10: Series CAC_CC_031_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 6

Identifier: CAC_CC_031_4.10_10_6_0030

Abstract

82nd Congress (1951-1953)

Dates: 1952-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Political and Campaign / Personal Correspondence / (2) Personal Correspondence

"Robert. S. Kerr: The Ideal Candidate for President - Kerr for President Club", 1952-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Item — Box 10: Series CAC_CC_031_4_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 6

Identifier: CAC_CC_031_4.10_10_6_0012

Abstract

82nd Congress (1951-1953)

Dates: 1952-01-01 - 1952-12-31

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Political and Campaign / Personal Correspondence / (2) Personal Correspondence

RSVP for the Rededication: A Letter from Senator Robert S. Kerr, 1962-08-13

Item — Box 12: Series CAC_CC_31_6_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0064

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1962-08-13

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Topical / National Defense: Aero and Space Exploration

RSVP for the Rededication: A Letter from Senator Robert S. Kerr

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0064

Dates: August 13, 1962; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Saturn Project Fact Sheet: A Look at the World's Largest Rocket

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0007

Dates: April 13, 1961; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Second Source Transistor Procurement for the MINUTEMAN Program: A Review

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_3_22_0002

Dates: April 04, 1961; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Securing Earth: A Letter on National Space Policy

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0076

Dates: September 04, 1962; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

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