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Richard C. Kerr papers, 1896-1980

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Kerr, Richard C.
Title
Richard C. Kerr papers
Dates
1896-1980 (inclusive)
Quantity
25.20 cubic ft. (31 boxes)
Collection Number
04129
Summary
Collection contains materials relating to Richard C. Kerr's work as an expert in the petroleum industry, mostly in Saudi Arabia. It also contains materials relating to his work as a transportation consultant for the U.S. Army Transportation Corps and the U.S. Army Material Command.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Richard Caldwell Kerr (1896-1972) was a transportation expert in the petroleum industry. From 1928-1936 he was a partner with Continental Air Map Company, which did aerial photography of the western U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Kerr was the first pilot to map Saudi Arabia for oil exploration. He was in charge of production and transportation activities in Saudi Arabia for Standard Oil of California's affiliate, Arabian American Oil Company, from 1925-1957. From 1957-1964 Kerr was a transportation consultant with the U.S. Army Transportation Corps and the U.S. Army Material Command.

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Content Description

Collection contains materials relating to Kerr's career with Arabian American Oil and his consulting work. Collection includes miscellaneous photographs, maps and blueprints; professional correspondence (1952-1965); notebooks regarding transportation and vehicle equipment studies and road construction in Saudi Arabia (1937-1957); and research files on vehicle designs, off-shore oil terminals and off-road mobility for the U.S. Army Transportation Corps and Arabian American Oil (1950-1965).

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Use of the Collection

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Copyright Information

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Restrictions on Use

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Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Richard C. Kerr at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Phyllis Kerr from 1972-1984 and Michael N. Cumberpatch in 2018 and 2020.

Processing Note

This collection was processed by Alexandra Cardin in April 2022.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Petroleum -- Transportation -- Saudi Arabia.
  • Petroleum industry and trade -- Saudi Arabia.
  • Transportation -- Saudi Arabia.
  • Transportation, Military -- United States.

Corporate Names

  • Arabian American Oil Company.
  • United States. Army. Transportation Corps.

Geographical Names

  • Saudi Arabia -- History.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Blueprints.
  • Maps.
  • Photographs.

Occupations

  • Transportation consultants.

Processed by Alexandra Cardin
2022

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