Maryland Governor: Theodore R. McKeldin

Maryland State Archives
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Annapolis, MD 21401

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Governor Theodore R. McKeldin was a beloved former mayor of Baltimore and a leader in Maryland. During his administration as Governor, Marylanders enjoyed their leisure time. His road improvement initiatives led people to take the wheel and explore the rest of their state. Businesses could be started where people could reach by their vehicles. This led to more shopping areas and restaurants.

He was governor during a precarious time dealing with segregation issues. The University of Maryland integrated two black students. Maryland looked like the tolerant state that was working towards preserving the civil rights of all races. He mourned when Dr. Martin Luther King was murdered. He was saddened by the loss of an American hero.

Times in Maryland was changing, people were interested in more than their work. People were gaining careers which led to the height of suburbia. People traveled on those paved roads back and forth from their homes to their businesses. Many improvements were being made in the living conditions of families. People no longer stayed home, they were involved in their communities, schools and politics. Maryland's population movement was assisted by the policies of McKeldin. His city saw people leaving on the roads he helped create. This left a cluster of city dwellers and the new improved tax base of the suburbs.

National History Standards

Era 9: Postwar United States (1945 to early 1970s)

Standard 1: The economic boom and social transformation of postwar United States.

Standard 1A: The student understands the extent and impact of economic changes in the postwar period.

Primary Resources

TITLE: Theodore R. McKeldin
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RESPOSITORY: Maryland State Archives

TITLE: Photos of McKeldin while in office                                                                                                                                                                                       DATE CREATED/PUBLISHED:
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RESPOSITORY: Maryland State Archives

TITLE: Biography of Theodore McKeldin
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REPOSITORY: Maryland State Archives

TITLE: Minutes from a Kiwanis meeting
DATE CREATED/PUBLISHED: 1951
SOURCE: Governor Theodore McKeldin was a speaker for a community center opening.
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TITLE:  News article from Black History USA
CREATED/PUBLISHED:  August 27 and 28, 1963
by: Dr. Clint Wilson
SOURCE: News article explaining Theodore McClain's response to MLK Jr and W.E.B. Dubois deaths
REPOSITORY: Black Press USA

TITLE: Campaign Results between McKeldin and Lane
DATE CREATED/PUBLISHED: 1946
SOURCE: This site includes all data for elections per state
REPOSITORY: OurCampaigns.com

TITLE: Founding of the Baltimore Junior Association of Commerce
DATE CREATED/PUBLISHED: 1933
SOURCE: Landon B. Davies and Theodore R. McKeldin founded the Baltimore Junior Association of Commerce in 1933. Since then, the BJAC has remained an active force in serving the Baltimore Area.
REPOSITORY: The Baltimore's Young Professionals

TITLE: Brochure of Bay Bridge-Dedicated by Theodore McKeldin
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REPOSITORY: Photos of the event can be found in the Maryland State Archives

Additional Media Resources

Maryland Historical Society holds oral histories of people who served under Theodore McKeldin.

http://www.mdhc.org/bibliotest/essays.php?essay=32

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