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:

Class of Service: Western Symbols, 1954-01-01 - 1954-12-31

Item — Box 17: Series CAC_CC_31_10_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_17_7_0072

Abstract

83rd Congress (1953-1955)

Dates: 1954-01-01 - 1954-12-31

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

Communication Equipment Placement for American Astronauts: A Proposal

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0038

Dates: November 07, 1961; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Communication Regarding Seaboard Oil Company and Texas Company Merger, 1958-02-14

Item — Box 1: Series CAC_CC_31_9_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_9_1_23_0035

Abstract

85th Congress (1957-1959)

Dates: 1958-02-14

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Correspondence / Bak

Communication Satellites: Recent Developments and Legislative Considerations, 1962-02-14

Item — Box 12: Series CAC_CC_31_6_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0040

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1962-02-14

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

Communication Satellites: Recent Developments and Legislative Considerations

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0040

Dates: February 14, 1962; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Concerns About Budget Cuts in Finance Committee, 1961-01-01 - 1961-12-31

Item — Box 1: Series CAC_CC_31_9_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_9_1_23_0002

Abstract

87th Congress (1961-1963)

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

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Correspondence / Bak

Concerns About Labor Situation in Missile Program at Cape Canaveral, 1961-04-27

Item — Box 12: Series CAC_CC_31_6_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0013

Abstract

87th (1961-1963)

Dates: 1961-04-27

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

Concerns about Labor Situation in Missile Program at Cape Canaveral

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0014

Dates: May 03, 1961; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Concerns About Labor Situation in Missile Program at Cape Canaveral

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0013

Dates: April 27, 1961; 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections

Concerns About Wheat Acreage Allotment Cuts in Oklahoma, 1954-07-28

Item — Box 1: Series CAC_CC_31_9_0000_0000_0000, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_9_1_23_0006

Abstract

83rd Congress (1953-1955)

Dates: 1954-07-28

Found in: Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections / Robert S. Kerr Collection / Correspondence / Bak

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