Box PH 7
Container
Contains 98 Collections and/or Records:
Melpar, Inc. main facilities and offices at 3000 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Virginia. Plant is constructed of brick and stone. The electronics firm is a subsidiary of Westinghouse Air Brake Company, and some of its major space and defense activities are in the area of molecular electronics, bionics, life sciences, reconnaissance, and flight simulation. On September 6, 1962, it was announced that Melpar plans to open a space-oriented facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Falls Church, Virginia, 1962
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_611
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....
Inside view of Melpar Laboratories. Technician is operating a high power Laser operating system. Falls Church, Virginia, 1962
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_612
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....
Inside view of Melpar, Inc., chemical lab. Man in lab coat is conducting an experiment. Falls Church, Virginia, 1962
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_613
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....
Inside view of Melpar, Inc., "clean room" where technicians are assembling electronic parts of the Minuteman, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. Room is kept dirt and dust free to increase reliability of tiny circuit components. Falls Church, Virginia, 1962
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_614
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....
Artist's sketch of the proposed Western Electric plant on Reno Avenue, 7 miles west of downtown Oklahoma City. The plant will produce "crossbar" dial switching equipment for telephone central offices.
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_615
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....
Woman using a wiring gun to facilitate the closing of connections in the manufacture of crossbar equipment. Western Electric Co., Inc., New York, New York. Nick Lazarnick, NY, photographer.
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_616
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....
Western Electric distributing house with low, modern architectural lines. c. 1960
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_617
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....
Western Electric plant in Winston-Salem where the Nike guided missile and ICBM systems are being produced for the Federal Government. Winston-Salem, North Carolina. c. 1960
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_618
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....
Man using pneumatic screwdriver in the manufacture of crossbar equipment, Western Electric Co., Inc. c. 1960
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_619
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....
Multiple coil-winding machine which produces 16 ringer coils at the same time. Coils are of fine enameled wire. Western Electric Co., Inc. c. 1960
Item — Box: PH 7
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_7_0000_620
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....