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Title: Armed Forces Comptroller, Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, April 1, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010921
Creator: American Society of Military Comptrollers
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-04-01, 1966-04-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks titled "The Growing Use of Electronic Data Processing in Government." In the article Brooks discusses ways that the computer will allow the government to manage social and economic challenges, and the importance of coordination and compatibility across government departments. Brooks also states that Public Law 89-306, which provides "government-wide coordination in acquisition and use of electronic data processing," has been approved by Congress.

Title: Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, March 16, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010931
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-03-16, 1966-03-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks that discusses the growing use of computers in government, government spending and budgeting, Public Law 89-306, and the problem of compatibility.

Title: Article clipping from the Beaumont Enterprise sent from Congressman Charles B. Rangel, entitled ¥Report needs bipartisanship,¥ July 30, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014558
Creator: Beaumont Enterprise (Newspaper)
Contributor: Rangel, Charles B., Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987-07-30, 1987-07-30
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article clipping from the Beaumont Enterprise sent in from Congressman Charles B. Rangel. The article details a need for bipartisanship, and has a note attached from Rangel that simply reads ¥for your information.¥

Title: Article entitled "Phil Burton, a positive powerhouse" in the San Francisco Sunday Examiner and Chronicle, November 14, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001667
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-11-14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article by Tom Eastham endorsing Congressman Phillip Burton to be the next House Majority Leader. Burton was one of four candidates, which included Congressmen Jim Wright and Richard Bolling, and House Majority Whip John McFall. Burton ultimately lost to Jim Wright by a single vote. This article was attached to a letter from Congressman Charles Rose to Brooks, endorsing Burton for Majority Leader.

Title: Article entitled ¥The United States and Israel¥ by Douglas MacArthur II, March 16, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014412
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987-03-16, 1987-03-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article exploring US-Israeli relations, specifically in regards to the arms-for-hostages deal with Iran and the Israeli spy, Jonathan Jay Pollard.

Title: Article II, Draft, July 27, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-001846
Topic: Impeachment, United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Dates: 1974-07-27
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Draft copy of an article of impeachment alleging that President Richard Nixon violated the Constitution by authorizing electronic surveillance with no national security justification and violating the Constitutional rights of citizens. The article also alleges the President conspired to obstruct justice.

Title: Article II, pending, Draft 3, Doar, date unclear
Identifier: camh-dob-001847
Topic: Impeachment, United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Draft copy of an article of impeachment alleging that President Richard Nixon violated the Constitutional rights of Americans by misusing executive branch agencies and conspiring to obstruct the investigation of his activities. Doar likely refers to John Doar, special counsel to the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment inquiry.

Title: Article in Professional Engineer Magazine, January 1, 1973
Identifier: camh-dob-010261
Creator: Lunch, Milton F., National Society of Professional Engineers
Topic: Architects and engineers, Press, Legislation
Dates: 1973-01-01, 1973-01-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article by Milton F. Lunch published in Professional Engineer Magazine

Title: Article, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010926
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Article about Jack Brooks with an unknown author and unknown date, titled "The Congressman and the Computer." The article states that Congressman Jack Brooks has "carved out a name for himself "as the leading expert and exponent on electronic data processing in Congress." The article outlines efforts made by Brooks regarding computer legislation and modern applications in government and society.

Title: Articles in Addition to, and Amendment of, the Constitution of the United States of America, Proposed by Congress, and Ratified by the Legislatures of the Several States Pursuant to the Fifth Article of the Constitution
Identifier: camh-dob-002039
Topic: Constitution (United States), Constitutional amendments
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The first six articles of the Constitution of the United States. Article 1, known as the first amendment, is highlighted.

Title: Award Acceptance Speech by Congressman Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010235
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1974
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An award acceptance speech by Congressman Jack Brooks as he is recognized for his continued support to architectural and enginneering professionals. The attached pink slip includes names of important architects and engineer representatives

Title: Background Information: White House Staff and President Nixon's Campaign Organizations, May 9, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-001099
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Watergate Affair (1972-1974), Impeachment
Dates: 1974-05-09
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Research material used by Jack Brooks during the impeachment inquiry against President Richard Nixon. Highlighted and annotated by Brooks.

Title: Beaumont Enterprise, June 25, 1970 -- Editorial, Congressmen Back Bentsen
Identifier: camh-dob-001684
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1970-06-25
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An editorial that ran in the Beaumont Enterprise announcing that a majority of the Texas Democratic Delegation endorsed candidate Lloyd Bentsen for U.S. Senate. Only Congressman Bob Eckhardt of Houston declined to sign the statement. The editorial notes that Jack Brooks was the Whip of the Texas delegation and his support would be key.

Title: Bill H. R. 16443 with a report by Jack Brooks and a newspaper article from The Daily Sun
Identifier: camh-dob-011182
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers

Title: Bill H.R. 16443, March 12, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-011197
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1970-03-12, 1970-03-12
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Bill H.R. 16443, Report No. 91-1445 in the House of Representatives.

Title: Bill H.R. 404, January 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-011020
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-01-03, 1969-01-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The bill H.R. 404, which amended the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, and allows the Comptroller General of the United States to begin establishing information and data processing systems.

Title: A bill to amend the Act of March 2, 1945, Public Law 14, 79th Congress, 1st Session, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-002290
Topic: Dams, Legislation
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A copy of a proposed bill to amend the law authorizing planning of the McGee Bend Dam. This was an enclosure to the letter sent by E.L. Kurth, Sr. on February 13, 1956. (camh-dob-002289)

Title: Biographical Sketch of Congressman Jack Brooks, Second District of Texas, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001881
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Short biography of Jack Brooks highlighting his work in the Texas House of Representatives as well as the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. The document is undated, but would have been written between 1962 and 1964. The Texas House of Representatives re-drew Congressional districts effective January 1, 1967 and Brooks began representing the 9th District from that point onwards.

Title: Birthday letter and photograph of constituent, 1968
Identifier: camh-dob-004347
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers

Title: Black and white close up photograph of Lt. Col. Oliver North during the Iran-Contra trials, July 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014621
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987-07, 1987-07
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A black and white close up photograph of Lt. Col. Oliver North during the Iran-Contra trials.

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