Concerns for Efficiency in the Space Program: A Letter to Senator Kerr, 1962-08-14

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0066

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Oakley Gale to Senator Robert S. Kerr in 1962, expressing concern about inefficiency in the space industrial plants based on his wartime experiences with Douglas Aircraft Company. Gale recounts instances of employees being indifferent and not patriotic, and worries that similar conditions may exist in the space program. Senator Kerr acknowledges Gale's concerns and promises to look into the matter during his upcoming visits to space installations. Kerr also reminisces about their past interactions and appreciates Gale's advice on examining governmental programs.

Dates

Creation: 1962-08-14

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

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