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Title: C-SPAN appearance notes regarding allegation against Jim Wright, April 10, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001482
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Jones, Bill
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Scandals
Dates: 1989-04-19
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The notes discuss Representative Newt Gingrich and his allegations of misconduct against Speaker of the House Jim Wright, as well as other topics. The notes were either written by Jack Brooks or Bill Jones, Brooks's aide.

Title: Copy of a House of Representatives resolution regarding peace in Vietnam, November 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-001216
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Topic: Vietnam War (1961-1975), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1969-11-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A copy of the House of Representatives resolution supporting President Nixon and his efforts to negotiate a just peace in Vietnam. This resolution copy was attached to Jim Wright's November 3, 1969 letter to Jack Brooks [camh-dob-00138], in addition to a list of fifty Democratic co-sponsors [camh-dob-001217].

Title: Democratic Caucus Majority Leader Vote, December 6, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001293
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-12-06
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's handwritten notes keeping track of the vote count for the Democratic Caucus House Majority Leader. The first vote was between Richard Bolling, Phillip Burton, Jim Wright, and John McFall. McFall was eliminated after the first vote, and Bolling was eliminated after the second vote. Jim Wright ultimately beat Phillip Burton by one vote, 148-147, to become House Majority Leader. Wright would later succeed Tip O'Neill as Speaker of the House in 1987.

Title: Invitation from Jack Brooks and the Texas Democratic Delegation to a reception honoring Jim and Betty Wright, Cannon Caucus Room, Cannon House Office Building, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001665
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1989-09-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The front of the invitation is a photograph of the 1989 Texas Democratic Delegation. Speaker Jim Wright is seated next to Jack Brooks.

Title: Letter from Jack Brooks to Jim Wright, December 11, 1979
Identifier: camh-dob-001308
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Topic: Thank-you notes
Dates: 1979-12-11
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Jack Brooks to thank Congressman Jim Wright for sending him a branding iron in remembrance of Brooks's attendance at an event in Fort Worth honoring Wright's twenty-five years of Congressional service.

Title: Letter from Jack Brooks to Ralph Yarborough, July 10, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001479
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Scandals
Dates: 1989-07-10
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks thanks former Senator Ralph Yarborough for supporting Brooks's attempts to defend Speaker of the House Jim Wright during the scandal that ultimately led to his resignation. He also discusses the new Speaker, Tom Foley.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, August 15, 1979
Identifier: camh-dob-001305
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Invitation cards
Dates: 1979-08-15
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Jim Wright inviting Jack Brooks to an event honoring Wright's twenty-five years in Congress being held in his district in Fort Worth, Texas.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, July 27, 1957
Identifier: camh-dob-001130
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Dates: 1957-07-27
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congressman Jim Wright's response to Jack Brooks's inquiry about the origin of "Rebel Yells" for a Confederate Homecoming being planned in Kountze, Texas. Wright describes some of the history behind Rebel Yells and says he thinks the celebration in Kountze will be a "Howling success."

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, November 10, 1994
Identifier: camh-dob-002436
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Elections, Friendship
Dates: 1994-11-10
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks commiserating on his electoral defeat and offering advice on life after Congressional service. Wright represented the 12th congressional district of Texas from 1955-1989 when he resigned his Speakership.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, November 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-001138
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Vietnam War (1961-1975), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1969-11-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks enclosing a copy of their resolution [camh-dob-001216] with a list of fifty Democratic sponsors [camh-dob-001217]. A handwritten note from Wright says, "Jack, I think you'll agree that this is a pretty fair cross section for a starter..." The Resolution is an affirmation from Congress that it supports President Nixon's efforts to negotiate a "just peace" in Vietnam.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, October 30, 1979
Identifier: camh-dob-001307
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Thank-you notes
Dates: 1979-10-30
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Jim Wright thanking Jack Brooks for attending an event honoring Wrights twenty-five years in Congress.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, September 16, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001664
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Friendship
Dates: 1989-09-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A handwritten letter from former Speaker Jim Wright thanking Jack Brooks on behalf of himself and his wife, Betty, for the farewell reception in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 1989. Wright also expresses gratitude for Charlotte Brooks's presentation of flowers for Betty, and for Brooks's office staff, including Sharon Matts, who made the reception possible.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to the president of Common Cause, November 23, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001674
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Common Cause (U.S.)
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-11-23
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Jim Wright responding to a questionnaire sent out by Common Cause. Wright's answers are included. The Democratic caucus in the House elected Wright Majority Leader on December 6, 1976.

Title: Letter from Maury Maverick to Jack Brooks, May 21, 1961
Identifier: camh-dob-001882
Creator: Maverick, Maury, 1921-2003
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1961-05-21
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A short, handwritten letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. letting Jack Brooks know Maverick would be endorsing William Blakely in the race to fill the Senate seat vacated by Lyndon B. Johnson's election to the Vice Presidency. The note includes speculation on the possibility of Jim Wright running for Governor with Dolph Briscoe.

Title: Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Jack Brooks, June 8, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001480
Creator: Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Scandals
Dates: 1989-06-08
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Former Senator Ralph Yarborough criticizes Speaker of the House Jim Wright for being defensive during calls for his impeachment. He thanks Jack Brooks for giving Wright advice during the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Wright's alleged misconduct.

Title: Letter from the Speaker's Chief of Staff to Jack Brooks, April 21, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001563
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Thank-you notes, United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1989-04-21
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A note from Marshall Lynam, Chief of Staff to Speaker Jim Wright, thanking Brooks for cigars he gave Lyman. He also thanks Brooks for his kind words to the media about Jim Wright and calls Brooks a loyal friend. This was sent amidst the aftermath of the ethics investigation that led to Wright announcing his resignation as Speaker of the House one month later, on May 31, 1989.

Title: Notes regarding Jim Wrights' book sales, [1989]
Identifier: camh-dob-001483
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Jones, Bill
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Scandals
Dates: 1989
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The notes discuss allegations of misconduct against Speaker of the House Jim Wright in relation to his book sales. The notes were either written by Jack Brooks or Bill Jones, Brooks's aide.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks and Texas Congressional Delegation, March 3, 1959
Identifier: camh-dob-002483
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1959-03-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Black and white photograph of Jack Brooks with members of the Texas Congressional delegation including Sam Rayburn, Jim Wright, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The photograph is autographed to Brooks by Johnson who writes: "To Jack Brooks with high regard Lyndon Johnson."

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks, Jim Wright, and Michael Dukakis, May 1988
Identifier: camh-dob-002468
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1988-05
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Color photograph of Jack Brooks with Speaker Jim Wright and Governor Michael Dukakis in the Capitol.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks, Jim Wright, and Tom Foley, May 31, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-002478
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Resignation from office
Dates: 1989-05-31
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Color photograph of Jack Brooks with Speaker Jim Wright and incoming Speaker Tom Foley on the day Wright tendered his resignation as Speaker in a speech on the House floor. Tom Foley was elected Speaker upon Wright's exit.

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