Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Mineral Resources, 1961-1965.
From the description of John Martin Kelly papers, 1961-1969. (New Mexico State University). WorldCat record id: 468781531914October 1, born in Chelsea, Massachusetts1936Received a Bachelor of Science degree in mining engineering from New Mexico School of Mines1936Mining engineer with the Rosedale gold mines1937Mine chemist with the American Metal Company19371941Petroleum geologist in charge of conservation for Proration Office, Hobbs, New Mexico1938December 29, married Esther E. Landenburg (the couple had four children: Joseph James, Patricia Elizabeth, Mary Ann, and John Michael)1939Professional Degree of Petroleum Engineer, New Mexico School of Mines19411945Secretary and executive director of the New Mexico Oil Conservation CommissionDirector of the New Mexico Bureau of Mines and Mineral ResourcesState GeologistCoordinator of mines in New Mexico for the War Production Boardca. 19461960President of the Elk Oil Company, Roswell, New Mexico19611965Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Mineral Resources, appointed by President John F. Kennedy1963Received an honorary Doctorate of Science, New Mexico Institute of Mining Technology1966Received the Department of the Interior's Distingished Service Award1977September 19, died in Roswell, New MexicoFrom the guide to the John Martin Kelly Papers, 1961-1969, (Archives and Special Collections, New Mexico State University Library)