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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
Box
2007-255/112
Folder
88.17
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 map from Army Corp of Engineers depicting the improvements needed for the Sabine Neches waterway, circa 1953
Title
Annotated map from Army Corp of Engineers depicting the improvements needed for the Sabine Neches waterway, circa 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-001455
Topic
United States--Sabine-Neches Waterway, Intracoastal waterways
Dates
1953
Box
2007-255/5
Folder
Sabine Neches Waterway, Dec 52 Thru Sept 53
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
The map, originally printed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1938, depicts the Sabine-Neches waterway and the surrounding area. The locations of proposed improvements to the waterway are marked in red pencil.
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
Box
2007-255/115
Folder
SST
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A detailed speech explaining why Jack Brooks does not support a proposed supersonic transport project.
Annotated speech excerpts, July 24, 1974-July 30, 1974
Title
Annotated speech excerpts, July 24, 1974-July 30, 1974
Identifier
camh-dob-002100
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Impeachment
Dates
1974-07-30
Box
2007-255/328
Folder
Inn. [illegible] + openings
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Speech urging the House Judiciary Committee pass Articles of Impeachment out of committee. The speeches are snippets of colloquy that Jack Brooks delivered during the hearings, most falling on Tuesday, July 29th. Brooks's focus in these speeches is on the charges of tax fraud against President Richard Nixon, and his personal efforts to induce the IRS to institute audits and investigations against his political enemies.
Annotated statement, 1965
Title
Annotated statement, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-001808
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House, Elections
Dates
1965
Box
2007-255/84
Folder
104.6
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.
Annotated statement regarding Richard Nixon's noncompliance with subpeonas requesting White House tapes, undated
Title
Annotated statement regarding Richard Nixon's noncompliance with subpeonas requesting White House tapes, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-001107
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Governmental Investigations
Box
2007-255/115
Folder
JB's Impeachment Info- 1974
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
An annotated draft of a statement by Jack Brooks regarding his frustration with President Richard Nixon's noncompliance with subpeonas during the impeachment inquiry against Nixon.
Announcement for television release, March 30, 1965
Title
Announcement for television release, March 30, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-010963
Creator
United States. Congress
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1965-03-30
1965-03-30
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Statements & Press Releases 1962-1966
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A Congressional press release announcing the testimony of the Comptroller General, Joseph Campbell, and cost savings from the efforts of Congressman Jack Brooks.
Announcement from Chairman Lee Hamilton on Select Committee press liaison, February 17, 1987
Title
Announcement from Chairman Lee Hamilton on Select Committee press liaison, February 17, 1987
Identifier
camh-dob-014504
Creator
Hamilton, Lee
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates
1987-02-17
1987-02-17
Box
2007-255-620
Folder
2
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
An announcement from Rep. Lee Hamilton, Chairman of the House Select Committee, regarding investigation of Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. Announcement details Robert J. Havel named as press liaison for the Committee.
Answers to charges concerning the President's personal finances, December 8, 1973
Title
Answers to charges concerning the President's personal finances, December 8, 1973
Identifier
camh-dob-000948
Creator
Ziegler, Ronald L. (Ronald Louis), 1939-2003
Topic
Watergate Affair (1972-1974), Financial statements--analysis
Dates
1973-12-08
Box
2007-255/284
Folder
248.7
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A detailed set of answers released by White House Press Secretary Ron Ziegler in response to various allegations regarding President RIchard Nixon's finances.
Answers to possible arguments posed by minority against emoluments charge, undated
Title
Answers to possible arguments posed by minority against emoluments charge, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-001243
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Impeachment
Box
2007-255/328
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
List of arguments defending President Richard Nixon and responses to those arguments. Unattributed, but likely compiled by Jack Brooks or staff.
The appearance of guilt, Washington Post, Monday, April 22, 1974
Title
The appearance of guilt, Washington Post, Monday, April 22, 1974
Identifier
camh-dob-001318
Creator
Alsop, Joseph, 1910-1989
Topic
Watergate Affair (1972-1974), Impeachment
Dates
1974-04-22
Box
2007-255/328
Folder
To Show Chairman Rodino, 4-22-74
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
An article by Joseph Alsop arguing that President Richard Nixon appears guilty. This article may have been used by Jack Brooks to push Congressman Peter Rodino, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, towards impeachment.
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
Box
2007-255/745
Folder
Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
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
Box
2007-255/745
Folder
Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
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
Box
2007-255/745
Folder
Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
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
Appointment calendar, November 1963
Title
Appointment calendar, November 1963
Identifier
camh-dob-001006
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates
1963-11
Box
2007-255/746
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Jack Brooks's personal appointment calendar, notably indicating plans for President John F. Kennedy's tour of Texas, including those on November 22, 1963, when President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. On the following days, Brooks noted "JFK Body in repose," "JFK Body to Capitol," and "JFK Funeral".
Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing, June 27, 1973
Title
Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing, June 27, 1973
Identifier
camh-dob-001990
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations, Governmental Investigations
Dates
1973-06-27
Box
2007-255/210
Folder
GA-7-1-3 San Clemente-Key Biscayne BJ's Notes
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Handwritten notes taken by Jack Brooks during an Appropriations Subcommittee hearing regarding public funds spent on the private homes of President Richard Nixon.
Approval of scheme authorizing commitment of unconstitutional and illegal acts
Title
Approval of scheme authorizing commitment of unconstitutional and illegal acts
Identifier
camh-dob-002423
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Governmental Investigations
Box
2007-255/325
Folder
0.32
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A memo by Jack Brooks's staff regarding President Nixon's approval of unconstitutional and illegal acts, including a domestic intelligence gathering operation and illegal entries into the offices of the Democratic National Committee.
Architectural News Magazine article, March 1, 1972
Title
Architectural News Magazine article, March 1, 1972
Identifier
camh-dob-011069
Creator
American Institute of Architects
Topic
Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Press
Dates
1972-03-01
1972-03-01
Box
2007-255-263
Folder
310.12
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Magazine Article about Jack Brooks and his efforts to pass the Architect and Engineers Selection Act
Architectural plans and itemized summary of costs for the construction of a redwood fence on Richard Nixon's San Clemente property, June 1969
Title
Architectural plans and itemized summary of costs for the construction of a redwood fence on Richard Nixon's San Clemente property, June 1969
Identifier
camh-dob-001277
Topic
California-Yorba Linda-Richard M. Nixon Historical Site, Governmental Investigations
Dates
1969-06
Box
2007-255/180
Folder
San Clemente and Key Biscayne Miscellaneous File 1 of 2
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
The Secret Service requested the installation of a security fence to protect President Richard Nixon's private home in San Clemente. The architect insisted on makiing it match the rest of the house, which increased the expense of the taxpayer-funded project.