Oklahoma Events, Issues and Organizations: Semi-Centennial Celebration, 1955-1957

File — Box: TP 15, Folder: 6

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_15_6_0000

Scope and Contents

Plans for the 50th anniversary of statehood celebration in 1957. Correspondence and clippings. Includes RSK's certificate of membership to the Semi-Centennial Commission; "Senator Kerr Says" news release; National Folk Festival; souvenir coins; plans for semi-centennial editions of the Daily Oklahoman; newsletters; proclamation of September 28, as "Oklahoma Day"; invitation to parade and luncheon; pamphlets; brochures; fact sheet; general. Correspondents include Raymond Gary; Richard Neuberger; Iris Blitch; William Jennings Bryan Dorn; Daniel A. Reed; Allen J. Ellender; Joseph McCarthy; Gordon Allott; John Sparkman; Edward Martin; Chapman Revercomb; Karl M. LeCompte; Frank J. Becker; J. W. Fulbright; and Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Dates

Creation: 1955-1957

Creator

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.

The following series are stored off-site: Clippings and Invitations.