Kerr-McBride Collection

Collection

Identifier: 1973-002

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains correspondence, publications, legislation, reports, surveys, speeches, photographs and maps, related to water resource management in east central Oklahoma and in particular the Arkansas River, Robert S. Kerr Lake, Eufaula Dam and Reservoir, and also the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Dates

1923 - 1977
Majority of material found within 1960 - 1969

Creator

Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the Oklahoma Open Records Act (http://www.odl.state.ok.us/lawinfo/docs/2006-LibraryLaws-PartE.pdf), and other relevant regulations. Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection without the consent of those individuals may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which Oklahoma State University Libraries assumes no responsibility.

Conditions Governing Use

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, Oklahoma State University Archives will provide information about copyright owners and related information. Securing permission to publish or use material is the responsibility of the researcher. Note that unless specifically transferred to Oklahoma State University Libraries, any applicable copyrights may be held by another individual or entity. Copyright for material published by Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College/Oklahoma State University is held by the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. All rights reserved.

Biographical Sketch

Donald O. McBride (1903-1978), Professional Engineer, assistant to former Oklahoma Senator Robert S. Kerr, one of the three directors of the TVA from 1966-1975, and primary force behind the Arkansas Basin Development Association.

Robert S.Kerr (1896-1963) Governor of Oklahoma 1943 - 1947; U.S. Senator, 1948-1966; and cofounder and partner of Kerr McGee Oil Industries. The 1943 floods of the Arkansas, Grand, and Verdigris Rivers impressed on him the need for flood control. He joined with the Arkansas governor to form the Arkansas - Oklahoma Interstate Water Resources Committee, Donald O. McBride was a member. Their plan for flood control, irrigation, hydroelectric and navigation projects was put on hold during WW II but in 1946 Congress authorized $55 million for multipurpose development of the Arkansas River. In 1956 he secured funds that would finish the Arkansas River Project. While serving as U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, Kerr died suddenly on Jan. 1, 1963 of a heart attack.

Extent

20.91 Linear feet ((14 record storage boxes, 2 document boxes, 1 slim document box, 1 map folder) )

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Arranged into four series.

Location

For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog or contact the Oklahoma State University Archives Reference staff.