Box PH 12
Container
Contains 99 Collections and/or Records:
Huge horn antenna, weighing 380 tons, for tests of Telstar. The horn is used to carry out experiments in broad band communications by way of Telstar. The horn transmits signals up to and receives signals from the satellite, a "space radio tower." An engineer standing on structure in lower center is dwarfed by the 177 foot long antenna. Andover, Maine. June 1962 A.T. - T. photo.
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1220
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....
Horn antenna, originally built for NASA Echo I experiment, now modified to work with Telstar. It tracks Telstar and receives broad band signals from the satellite. Its transmission capabilities are not used with the satellite. Holmdel, New Jersey. June 1962 A.T. - T. photo.
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1221
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....
A Delta launch vehicle on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral. Telstar was boosted into orbit with a Delta. Cape Canaveral, Florida. June 1962 NASA photo.
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1222
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 rendering of earth station and its functional uses with Telstar. The complexity of the station is indicated by the variety of electronic signals it will handle as well as the variety of transmitting and receiving equipment it uses. June, 1962 A.T. - T. photo. Copy 1 is a drawing. Copy 2 is a painting.
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1223
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 rendering of the Bell System's experimental Telstar communications satellite. June 1962 A.T. - T. photo. Copy 1 is a drawing. Copy 2 is a painting.
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1224
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 rendering of first demonstration tests with Telstar. June, 1962 A.T. - T. photo. 1226 Map showing the Bell System's Overseas Telephone Service. c. 1962
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1225
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....
Robert S. Kerr, E. J. McNeely, James E. Webb, Lyndon B. Johnson, with Telstar model in background, at the Carnegie Institution of Washington, for the Closed Circuit Television Program showing the first tests of Telstar. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1962 Reni Photos.
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1227
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....
Lyndon Johnson, E. J. McNeely, Robert S. Kerr, Margaret Chase Smith, and Everett Dirksen in crowded auditorium, watching closed circuit television program showing first tests of Telstar. Carnegie Institution of Washington. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1962 Reni Photos.
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1228
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....
Lyndon Johnson, E. J. McNeely, Robert S. Kerr, Carl Albert, Margaret Chase Smith, Everett Dirksen in crowded auditorium, watching closed circuit television program showing first tests of Telstar. Carnegie Institution of Washington. Washington, D.C. July 10, 1962 Reni Photos.
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1229
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....
Robert S. Kerr talking on an automobile telephone to his family (Washington to Oklahoma) by way of Telstar on the day it was put up. September 14, 1962
Item — Box: PH 12
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_15_12_0000_1230
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....