Papers, 1879-1919.

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Papers, 1879-1919.

The bulk of the collection consists of his writings and the research materials he gathered for his writings. These items focus on Kerr's interests in agriculture, the city of Brookings, investments, politics, and South Dakota State College. The bulk of the correspondence relates to Kerr's position as secretary to Governor Elrod.

2 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7398544

South Dakota State Archives

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Kerr, Robert F. (Robert Floyd), 1850-1921

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Professor and principal of South Dakota State University Preparatory department. Also served as the librarian for SDSU until he accepted a position as Secretary to the Governor of South Dakota in 1905. From the description of Papers, 1879-1913 1885-1891. (South Dakota State University). WorldCat record id: 43535691 Educator, politician, newspaper editor, and real estate agent. Kerr came to Brookings, Dakota Territory, in 1885 as principal of the prep...

Elrod, Samuel H. (Samuel Harrison), 1856-1935

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South Dakota State University

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South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts

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