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:

America's Accelerating Space Achievements: A Year of Progress, 1961-05-05

Item — Box 7: Series CAC_CC_31_7_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 33

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_7_7_33_0003

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1961-05-05

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Speeches / Evaluation of the Nation's Space Efforts, May 1

Apology for Missed Meeting and Invitation for Future Visit, 1962-08-25

Item — Box 12: Series CAC_CC_31_6_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0069

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1962-08-25

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

Apology for Missed Meeting and Invitation for Future Visit

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0069

Dates: August 25, 1962; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Appreciation for a Great Individual: Correspondence Between Bruce Baird and Senator Robert S. Kerr, 1955-03-14

Item — Box 17: Series CAC_CC_31_10_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_17_7_0024

Abstract

84th Congress (1955-1957)

Dates: 1955-03-14

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Addition / Correspondence, Bab -Bal

Appreciation for Appointment as Assistant Attorney General, 1950-12-04

Item — Box 17: Series CAC_CC_31_10_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_17_7_0058

Abstract

81st Congress (1949-1951)

Dates: 1950-12-04

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Addition / Correspondence, Bab -Bal

Appreciation for Assistance in Space Research Conference, 1961-05-31

Item — Box 12: Series CAC_CC_31_6_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0026

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1961-05-31

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

Appreciation for Assistance in Space Research Conference

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0026

Dates: May 31, 1961; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Appreciation for Assistance with National Defense Education Act Research

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0024

Dates: May 31, 1961; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Appreciation for Senator's Trip to Cape and Huntsville, 1961-01-01 - 1962-12-31

Item — Box 12: Series CAC_CC_31_6_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0029

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1961-01-01 - 1962-12-31

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

Appreciation for Senator's Trip to Cape and Huntsville

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0029

Dates: 1961/1962; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

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