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Box AD 8

 Container

Contains 24 Collections and/or Records:

Campaign, Presidential, Kerr for President Club, Advertising Literature, 1952

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_1_0000
Scope and Contents The Kerr Collection consists of over 368 linear feet of materials, the majority of which includes materials generated during his years in the Senate, though the Gubernatorial series does relate to his years as Oklahoma’s governor. As a Senator, Kerr was involved in a variety of issues and reforms of national and state prominence including conservation projects, the development of the space program, Native Americans issues and concerns, healthcare insurance reform, and agriculture....

Campaign, Presidential, Kerr for President Club, B. D. Eddie Material, 1952

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 2
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_2_0000
Scope and Contents Eddie was president of the Kerr for President Club. Includes correspondence, news releases, information on campaign contributions, clippings, and campaign expenses. Correspondents include Bernard J. Boyle (chairman of the Nebraska organization of Kerr for President), Tom Rucker, W. P. "Bill" Atkinson, Raymond Gary, S. D. Williams, Carl V. Rice, H. C. McCormick, Charles E. Dierker, Charles E. Plummer, and Charles Van Devander. There are several letters to C. R. Anthony re contributions.

Campaign, Presidential, Kerr for President Club, Campaign, Expenditures, 1952

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_3_0000
Scope and Contents Correspondents include Guy M. Gillette, Bernard J. Boyle, Dean A. McGee, and B. D. Eddie.

Campaign, President, Kerr for President Club, Contributions, 1952

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 4
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_4_0000
Scope and Contents The Kerr Collection consists of over 368 linear feet of materials, the majority of which includes materials generated during his years in the Senate, though the Gubernatorial series does relate to his years as Oklahoma’s governor. As a Senator, Kerr was involved in a variety of issues and reforms of national and state prominence including conservation projects, the development of the space program, Native Americans issues and concerns, healthcare insurance reform, and agriculture....

Campaign, President, Kerr for President Club, Report of California Investigation, 1952

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 5
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_5_0000
Scope and Contents Concerns allegations and findings on whether the California delegation to the Democratic National Convention was offered money to switch their vote to Kerr.

Campaign, Presidential, Printed Material, 1952

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 6
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_6_0000
Scope and Contents Includes miscellaneous publications, many concerned with the Democratic National Convention.

Campaign, Kerr Supporters by County Notebook, 1953

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_7_0000
Scope and Contents Arranged alphabetically by county this list was apparently derived from names of people who sent letters to Kerr on various topics since he became a U.S. senator. Asterisks mark names called "supporters."

Campaign, U.S. Senate, Advertising Literature, 1954

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 8
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_8_0000
Scope and Contents Brochures, bumper stickers, and related material primarily for Kerr's second campaign for the Senate. There are a few brochures for the other candidates, including Raymond Gary and Ben Crowley.

Campaign, U.S. Senate, Campaign Managers, 1954

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_9_0000
Scope and Contents The Kerr Collection consists of over 368 linear feet of materials, the majority of which includes materials generated during his years in the Senate, though the Gubernatorial series does relate to his years as Oklahoma’s governor. As a Senator, Kerr was involved in a variety of issues and reforms of national and state prominence including conservation projects, the development of the space program, Native Americans issues and concerns, healthcare insurance reform, and agriculture....

Campaign, U.S. Senate, Correspondence, 1953-1955

 File — Box: AD 8, Folder: 10
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_10_8_10_0000
Scope and Contents Folder contains a large portion of outgoing correspondence thanking people for support. Correspondents include Earle C. Clements, chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and W. P. "Bill" Atkinson.