Box PH 1

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Kerr Collection mainly consists of materials generated during the Senate years. However, there are several cubic feet of documents that relate to his years as Oklahoma's governor. Because of Kerr's devotion to conservation work, there is a significant amount of documentation on both Oklahoma and non-Oklahoma projects. As with so many of Oklahoma's lawmakers, there is a large amount of material regarding agriculture and Native Americans. Finally one of the most valuable parts of the...

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Note attached: "Keynoter prepares for National Convention. Governor Robert S. Kerr of Oklahoma sits with note pad in his hand in his hotel room Washington D.C. on July 3, in preparation for his keynote address before the Democratic National Convention to convene in Chicago on July 19 July 4, 1944." Wide World Photos.

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Note attached: "Keynoter prepares for National Convention. Governor Robert S. Kerr, of Oklahoma, stands with note pad in his hands before a mirror in his hotel room, Washington, D.C. on July 3, as he practices his speaking stance, in preparation for his keynote address before the Democratic National Convention to convene in Chicago on July 19 July 4, 1944." Wide World Photos.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Kerr Collection mainly consists of materials generated during the Senate years. However, there are several cubic feet of documents that relate to his years as Oklahoma's governor. Because of Kerr's devotion to conservation work, there is a significant amount of documentation on both Oklahoma and non-Oklahoma projects. As with so many of Oklahoma's lawmakers, there is a large amount of material regarding agriculture and Native Americans. Finally one of the most valuable parts of the...

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Attached note: "Oklahoma Governor calls at White House. Oklahoma's Gov. Robert S. Kerr arrives at the White House Sept. 20, when he discussed with President Truman Oklahoma's interest in an Arkansas Valley Flood Control-Power Development Project. Kerr estimated the total cost of the project at $400,000,000." Washington, D.C. September 20, 1945 Associated Press Photo.

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Copy 1 inscribed "--Sasakwa--F.F.A. Stag 1945." Copy 2 inscribed: "Many thanks Gov. Bob'. Merry Christmas. Bill Martin." December 1945

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Face inscribed: "To Robt. S. Kerr. Oklahoma's Favorite Governor. Irene Johnson." Taken at Wynnewood, Oklahoma. September 29, 1947.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Kerr Collection mainly consists of materials generated during the Senate years. However, there are several cubic feet of documents that relate to his years as Oklahoma's governor. Because of Kerr's devotion to conservation work, there is a significant amount of documentation on both Oklahoma and non-Oklahoma projects. As with so many of Oklahoma's lawmakers, there is a large amount of material regarding agriculture and Native Americans. Finally one of the most valuable parts of the...

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Face inscribed: "I join with all Oklahomans in honoring you our wonderful Governor for your invaluable participation in our 1943 Red Cross War Fund Drive. Jim Griffin. 3-17-43." Autographed. Roy Christian, photographer.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Kerr Collection mainly consists of materials generated during the Senate years. However, there are several cubic feet of documents that relate to his years as Oklahoma's governor. Because of Kerr's devotion to conservation work, there is a significant amount of documentation on both Oklahoma and non-Oklahoma projects. As with so many of Oklahoma's lawmakers, there is a large amount of material regarding agriculture and Native Americans. Finally one of the most valuable parts of the...