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Edison Diamond Disc, Jack Brooks and George Mahon [1954]
Title
Edison Diamond Disc, Jack Brooks and George Mahon [1954]
Identifier
camh-dob-002593
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor
Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
Dates
1954
Box
2007-255/11
Folder
Press - Radio and TV Scripts
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Color photographs of sides A and B of the Edison Diamond Disc which was used to record an interview between Jack Brooks and Congressman George Mahon.
Form letter from Jack Brooks to constituents, undated [1970]
Title
Form letter from Jack Brooks to constituents, undated [1970]
Identifier
camh-dob-001776
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Dates
1970
Box
2007-255/216
Folder
191.17
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A standard letter sent by Jack Brooks to constituents who wrote to his office to express their disapproval with the expansion of the Vietnam War into other regions of Southeast Asia including Cambodia.
Interview questions for George Mahon, undated [February 1954]
Title
Interview questions for George Mahon, undated [February 1954]
Identifier
camh-dob-001796
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor
Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
Topic
Nuclear energy, Military policy
Dates
1954-02
Box
2007-255/11
Folder
Press - Radio and TV Scripts
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Interview questions for Jack Brooks's radio broadcast interview of Congressman George Mahon. Topics include Air Force technicians sent to Indo-China, war prisoners in Korea, and the U.S. Army's new atomic cannon.
Interview questions for George Mahon, undated [February 1954]
Title
Interview questions for George Mahon, undated [February 1954]
Identifier
camh-dob-001797
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor
Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
Topic
Military policy
Dates
1954-02
Box
2007-255/11
Folder
Press - Radio and TV Scripts
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Jack Brooks's questions for Congressman George Mahon's appearance on his radio broadcast concerning the defense budget, general foreign policy, and the recession.
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, May 15, 1970
Title
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, May 15, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001774
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Dates
1970-05-15
Box
2007-255/216
Folder
191.15
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from Ed Stedman of Beaumont, TX urging Jack Brooks to support legislation calling for peace in Vietnam.
Letter from constituents to Jack Brooks, January 16, 1970
Title
Letter from constituents to Jack Brooks, January 16, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001772
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Dates
1970-01-16
Box
2007-255/216
Folder
191.15
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A petition sent by constituents from Port Arthur, TX asking Jack Brooks and his colleagues to call for the care of South Vietnamese children orphaned during the course of the Vietnam War. Brooks responded to each signee individually.
Letter from Jack Brooks to a constituent, June 4, 1970
Title
Letter from Jack Brooks to a constituent, June 4, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001775
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Dates
1970-06-04
Box
2007-255/216
Folder
191.15
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Copy of a letter written in response to a letter from Ed Stedman of Beaumont, TX. Jack Brooks expresses his disappointment with the expansion of U.S. military activity from Vietnam into other parts of Southeast Asia including Cambodia. Brooks is hesitant to criticize the Nixon Administration's policy in the region.
Letter from Jack Brooks to constituents, January 26, 1970
Title
Letter from Jack Brooks to constituents, January 26, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001773
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Dates
1970-01-26
Box
2007-255/216
Folder
191.15
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Copy of a letter written by Jack Brooks in response to a petition sent by Port Arthur, TX residents regarding the lack of care for South Vietnamese orphans. Brooks criticizes the Nixon Administration for their inaction on this issue and states his support for military aid. Brooks responded to each signee individually.
Letter from Jack Brooks to constituents, June 8, 1970
Title
Letter from Jack Brooks to constituents, June 8, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001680
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Dates
1970-06-08
Box
2007-255/216
Folder
190.32
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from Jack Brooks to constituents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Smith, Jr., offering his condolences for the death of their son, Lieutenant Andrew D. Smith, III, who was killed in action in Vietnam. Brooks frequently sent condolence letters to constituents, particularly those whose family members were killed in the Vietnam War. Attached to this letter is the news release from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) listing the latest casualties of the conflict in Southeast Asia [camh-dob-001681].
Letter from unknown to David M. Ransom regarding the Liberty
Title
Letter from unknown to David M. Ransom regarding the Liberty
Identifier
camh-dob-014411
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Foreign affairs, Governmental Investigations
Dates
1981-06-15
1981-06-15
Box
2007-255-620
Folder
1
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from officer of the deck on the bridge of the USS Liberty asserting that the attack did not happen the way it was described.
Memorandum entitled ¥The Liberty - Discrepancies Between Israeli Inquiry and U.S. Navy Inquiry,¥ undated
Title
Memorandum entitled ¥The Liberty - Discrepancies Between Israeli Inquiry and U.S. Navy Inquiry,¥ undated
Identifier
camh-dob-014410
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Foreign affairs, Governmental Investigations
Box
2007-255-620
Folder
1
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
An information memorandum comparing the findings of the Israeli Judge and U.S. Navy in regards to the Liberty incident. The report points out that it is unlikely that the Liberty was mistaken for an Egyptian supply ship.
News release, April 8, 1954
Title
News release, April 8, 1954
Identifier
camh-dob-001789
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Hydrogen bomb -- Testing
Dates
1954-04-08
Box
2007-255/11
Folder
News Releases 1953-54
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
News release issued by Jack Brooks calling for the strengthening of U.S. military and civil defense systems after the public release of photographs of hydrogen bomb tests. Brooks notes his recent visit to Fort Bliss and Fort Hood to observe anti-aircraft artillery testing.
News release, February 9, 1970
Title
News release, February 9, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001771
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Dates
1970-02-09
Box
2007-255/216
Folder
191.15
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Statement released by Jack Brooks expressing his opposition to a statement calling for an 18-month withdrawal from Vietnam. Brooks also criticizes President Richard Nixon's policy on the war.
News release, November 9, 1954
Title
News release, November 9, 1954
Identifier
camh-dob-001779
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Armed Forces -- Reserves
Dates
1954-11-09
Box
2007-255/11
Folder
News Releases
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
News release announcing Jack Brooks's upcoming temporary active training duty with the U.S. Marine Corps on special assignment in Formosa. Brooks remained in the U.S.M.C. Reserves until 1972.
News release regarding NATO weapon standardization and European defense preparedness, May 23, 1977
Title
News release regarding NATO weapon standardization and European defense preparedness, May 23, 1977
Identifier
camh-dob-001541
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Dates
1977-05-23
Box
2007-255/409
Folder
22
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A news release about Jack Brooks, Chairman of the U.S. House Government Operations Committee meeting with General Alexander Haig, Supreme NATO Commander, and other NATO leaders in Brussels, Belgium. It also states that Brooks will participate in North Atlantic Assembly meetings in Brussels. As a Vice President of the North Atlantic Assembly, Brooks was the highest ranking member representing the U.S. Congress.
News release regarding resolution introduced by Jack Brooks at the North Atlantic Assembly, September 21, 1977
Title
News release regarding resolution introduced by Jack Brooks at the North Atlantic Assembly, September 21, 1977
Identifier
camh-dob-001547
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Standardization
Dates
1977-09-21
Box
2007-255/409
Folder
25
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A news release detailing Jack Brooks's involvement in the annual North Atlantic Assembly meeting in Paris, France, including quotes from his presentation before the Economic Committee. At the time, Brooks was a Vice President of the NAA, the political arm of NATO. At the meeting, Brooks sponsored resolutions related to standardization and interoperability in NATO, citing the economic benefits of standardization in eliminating vast government waste. The NAA ultimately adopted the two resolutions that Brooks sponsored.
Newspaper clipping from the Gainesville Sun of opinion piece entitled ¥Giving money to Israel is aiding and abetting espionage,¥ March 12, 1987
Title
Newspaper clipping from the Gainesville Sun of opinion piece entitled ¥Giving money to Israel is aiding and abetting espionage,¥ March 12, 1987
Identifier
camh-dob-014413
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Foreign affairs, Governmental Investigations
Dates
1987-03-12
1987-03-12
Box
2007-255-620
Folder
1
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A newspaper clipping from the Gainesville Sun regarding the Israeli payment to the spy Jonathan Jay Pollard who provided Israelis with U.S. secret documents.
Photocopy of book jacket Assault on the Liberty by James M. Ennes, Jr., undated
Title
Photocopy of book jacket Assault on the Liberty by James M. Ennes, Jr., undated
Identifier
camh-dob-014414
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Foreign affairs, Governmental Investigations
Box
2007-255-620
Folder
1
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A photocopy of the book jacket for Assault on the Liberty by James M. Ennes, Jr., sent in by a constituent.
Radio broadcast script, February 4, 1954
Title
Radio broadcast script, February 4, 1954
Identifier
camh-dob-001794
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Nuclear energy, Hydrogen bomb -- Testing
Dates
1954-02-04
Box
2007-255/11
Folder
Press - Radio and TV Scripts
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A typewritten radio script, with handwritten notes, discussing nuclear energy and hydrogen bomb testing. This script represents one of many radio programs made by Jack Brooks to air in his district as part of his regular communication with constituents.
Radio broadcast script, January 20, 1954
Title
Radio broadcast script, January 20, 1954
Identifier
camh-dob-001793
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House, Legislation
Dates
1954-01-20
Box
2007-255/11
Folder
Press - Radio and TV Scripts
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A script for a radio broadcast delivered by Jack Brooks for a program that aired locally in his district. The script is typewritten with handwritten notes and edits. An Edison Diamond Disc recording of the broadcast was attached to this script and has been digitized.