Perkins, Carl Dewey, 1912-1984

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Carl D. Perkins (1912-1984) a Democrat from Hindman, was first elected to Congress in 1948 to represent Kentucky's mountainous 7th District and began to serve on January 3, 1949. He was appointed to the House Education and Labor Committee, arena for many of the ideological struggles over the social agenda of the federal government. Perkins's diligence, persistent commitment to liberal principles, mastery of congressional procedures, and skills of personal persuasion gained him a reputation as one of the most influential men in Washington. Perkins served in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 until his death in 1984.

From the description of Carl D. Perkins oral history project, 1980-1987. (Kentucky Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 85776941

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referencedIn Morton, Thruston B. (Thruston Ballard), 1907-1982. Thruston B. Morton papers, 1933-1969, 1957-1961 (bulk dates). University of Kentucky Libraries
referencedIn Papers, 1968-1985 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Du Pont, Ethel Bidermann, 1896-1980. Ethel Bidermann Du Pont : papers, 1914-1980. The Filson Historical Society
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Staff Secretary. 1976 - 1981. Staff Scheduling Memoranda. 1977 - 1978. 1/17/78-1/24/78 Jimmy Carter Library
referencedIn Pike, Burlyn. Legal records, 1952-1953. The Filson Historical Society
creatorOf Carl Bert Albert Congressional papers, 1910-1998, bulk 1946-1998. University of Oklahoma, Bizzell Memorial Library
referencedIn Wetherby, Lawrence W. (Lawrence Winchester), 1908-. Lawrence W. Wetherby papers, 1926-1958, 1950-1955 (bulk dates) University of Kentucky Libraries
referencedIn Brownstein, Esther S., 1914-. Transcript of oral history, 1988-1989 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Records of the National Organization for Women, 1959-2002 (inclusive), 1966-1998 (bulk) Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Perkins Carl D., 1912-1984. Carl D. Perkins oral history project, 1980-1987. Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
referencedIn Turner Marie R., 1899-1984. Marie R. Turner Oral History Project, 1982-1987. Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Staff Secretary. 1976 - 1981. Presidential Files. 1977 - 1981. 1/25/78 Jimmy Carter Library
referencedIn Cohen, Wilbur J. (Wilbur Joseph), 1913-1987. Wilbur J. Cohen papers, 1930-1987 (bulk 1935-1979). Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Heide, Wilma Scott, 1921-1985. Papers, 1968-1985 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
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associatedWith Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000. person
associatedWith Berge William H., person
associatedWith Brownstein, Esther S., 1914- person
associatedWith Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991. person
associatedWith Clements, Earle C., 1896-1985. person
associatedWith Cohen, Wilbur J. (Wilbur Joseph), 1913-1987. person
associatedWith Democratic Party (Ky.) corporateBody
associatedWith Du Pont, Ethel Bidermann, 1896-1980. person
associatedWith Eastern Kentucky University. corporateBody
associatedWith Ellis, William E., person
associatedWith Heide, Wilma Scott, 1921-1985. person
associatedWith Kentucky Oral History Commission. corporateBody
associatedWith Morton, Thruston B. (Thruston Ballard), 1907-1982. person
associatedWith National Organization for Women. corporateBody
associatedWith Pike, Burlyn. person
associatedWith Turner Marie R., 1899-1984 person
associatedWith Wetherby, Lawrence W. (Lawrence Winchester), 1908- person
associatedWith Wilma Scott Heide, 1921-1985 person
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Pike County (Ky.)
Johnson County (Ky.)
Kentucky
Knott County (Ky.)
Paint Creek Dam (Paintsville, Ky.)
Red River Valley (Ky.)
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Birth 1912-10-15

Death 1984-08-03

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