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1979 questionnaire survey by the House television broadcasting system for the Committee on House Administration, U.S. House of Representatives
Title
1979 questionnaire survey by the House television broadcasting system for the Committee on House Administration, U.S. House of Representatives
Identifier
camh-dob-002551
Creator
Rose, Charles G., 1939-2012
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House, Television programs
Dates
1979
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Questionnaire sent by Congressman Charles Rose to his colleagues regarding the ways broadcasting of House floor proceedings has impacted the work of the House. Jack Brooks filled out the questionnnaire and returned it.
An address on: ports and commerce, delivered by: the Honorable Jack Brooks, United States Congressman, from the 9th Congressional District of Texas, Port of the Sabine Propeller Club, 12:00 Noon, September 24, 1970, Royal Coach Inn, Beaumont, Texas
Title
An address on: ports and commerce, delivered by: the Honorable Jack Brooks, United States Congressman, from the 9th Congressional District of Texas, Port of the Sabine Propeller Club, 12:00 Noon, September 24, 1970, Royal Coach Inn, Beaumont, Texas
Identifier
camh-dob-002008
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Dams, Intracoastal waterways
Dates
1970-09-24
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks regarding the modernization of the 9th Congressional Districts ports, shipping, channels, and water transport and navigation facilities.
AIA-CEC Public Affairs Conference Program, March 3, 1971
Title
AIA-CEC Public Affairs Conference Program, March 3, 1971
Identifier
camh-dob-010237
Creator
American Institute of Architects, American Consulting Engineers Council
Topic
Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
Dates
1971-03-03, 1971-03-03
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A conference program that includes a picture of Congressman Jack Brooks, who is listed as a distinguished speaker.
Amendment to H.R. 638, [May 1978]
Title
Amendment to H.R. 638, [May 1978]
Identifier
camh-dob-002141
Topic
Joint Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Relative to Equal Rights for Men and Women (United States)
Dates
1978-05
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
The amendment, attached to General Counsel Alan Parker's memorandum to Jack Brooks, would insert a clause regarding recission of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Annotated draft of press release, September 23, 1964
Title
Annotated draft of press release, September 23, 1964
Identifier
camh-dob-001811
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Governmental Investigations
Dates
1964-09-23
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Draft of a press release regarding a proposal by House Republicans and members of the Southern Bloc to create a special subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee to investigate the Justice Department. The Teamsters union, including its leader James R. Hoffa, pressed for such an investigation.
Annotated speech draft regarding supersonic transport investment, undated
Title
Annotated speech draft regarding supersonic transport investment, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-001093
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Federal Aviation Administration, Supersonic planes
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A detailed speech explaining why Jack Brooks does not support a proposed supersonic transport project.
Annotated statement, 1965
Title
Annotated statement, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-001808
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House, Elections
Dates
1965
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A statement, annotated by Jack Brooks, discussing the problems associated with two year terms for Representatives in Congress. It proposes a four year term instead. Due to congressional redistricting caused by the 1965 Martin v. Bush Supreme Court ruling, Brooks went from representing 416,000 people in the 2nd district to representing 457,000 people in the 9th district. He explicitly references this change in an annotation next to a paragraph regarding the increased responsibilities of Representatives due to population growth.
Appointment book page, January 1, 1953
Title
Appointment book page, January 1, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-002361
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House
Dates
1953-01-01
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A page from Jack Brooks's appointment book marking his arrival in Washington, D.C. as a newly-elected Congressman.
Appointment book page, January 2, 1953
Title
Appointment book page, January 2, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-002362
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates
1953-01-02
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A page from Jack Brooks's appointment book showing his first meeting with the Texas Congressional delegation as a newly-elected Congressman.
Appointment book page, January 3, 1953
Title
Appointment book page, January 3, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-002363
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House
Dates
1953-01-03
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A page from Jack Brooks's appointment book showing his swearing in ceremony as a newly-elected Congressman.
Appointment book pages, 1953
Title
Appointment book pages, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-004377
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Article entitled "Phil Burton, a positive powerhouse" in the San Francisco Sunday Examiner and Chronicle, November 14, 1976
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.
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
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.
Bill H. R. 16443 with a report by Jack Brooks and a newspaper article from The Daily Sun
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
Biographical Sketch of Congressman Jack Brooks, Second District of Texas, undated
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.
Birthday letter and photograph of constituent, 1968
Title
Birthday letter and photograph of constituent, 1968
Identifier
camh-dob-004347
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Bloom County cartoon, August 10, 1987
Title
Bloom County cartoon, August 10, 1987
Identifier
camh-dob-002335
Topic
Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates
1987-08-10
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A cartoon strip from the Bloom County cartoon by Berke Brethed in the Washington Post satirizing the Iran-Contra hearings.
Bloom County cartoon, undated
Title
Bloom County cartoon, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-002336
Topic
Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A cartoon strip from the Bloom County cartoon by Berke Brethed in the Washington Post satirizing the Iran-Contra hearings.
Breakdown of voting on Brooks motion to strike Title II from the Public Works Conference report, January 29, 1976
Title
Breakdown of voting on Brooks motion to strike Title II from the Public Works Conference report, January 29, 1976
Identifier
camh-dob-002028
Topic
Legislation, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Dates
1976-01-29
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A breakdown of voting on Jack Brooks's motion to strike a section of the Public Works Conference report.
Brooks' architect and engineer bill gains House committee approval, June 14, 1972
Title
Brooks' architect and engineer bill gains House committee approval, June 14, 1972
Identifier
camh-dob-002025
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Legislation, Contracts--Government
Dates
1972-06-14
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
News release from Jack Brooks announcing that his proposed legislation allowing the government to select the most qualified architects and engineers for federal projects was approved by the Government Operations Committee.