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Title
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Beaumont Enterprise, June 25, 1970 -- Editorial, Congressmen Back Bentsen
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001684
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1970-06-25
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Box
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2007-255/216
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Folder
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190.63
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Democratic Candidates' Campaign Conference Schedule, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001357
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Box
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2007-255/92
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Folder
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77.39
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Schedule of events for the Democratic Candidates' Campaign Conference in July 1962. Red checkmarks may denote events of interest to Jack Brooks or his staff.
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Title
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Draft of introductory remarks delivered by Jack Brooks for Dolph Briscoe at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE convention, March 3, 1972
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001374
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1972-03-03
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Box
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2007-255/267
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Folder
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33
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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During Dolph Briscoe's campaign for Governor of Texas, Jack Brooks introduced him at the Texas AFL-CIO convention. The speech is annotated by Brooks.
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Title
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Handwritten draft remarks, undated [September 1963]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001311
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1963-09
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Box
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2007-255/139
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Folder
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LBJ Visit 9-28+29-63
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Handwritten draft of introductory remarks delivered by Jack Brooks when Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Second Lady Lady Bird Johnson visited the South Texas State Fairgrounds. This was the first visit by a sitting Vice President to the Second Congressional District of Texas.
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Title
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Handwritten note regarding correspondence with local political figure, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001367
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Box
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2007-255/92
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Folder
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77.39
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Handwritten note from office staff regarding correspondence from A.C. Shirley, Precinct Chairman in Orange, TX.
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Title
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Handwritten notes, [February 1968]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002380
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1968-02
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Box
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2007-255/312
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Folder
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264.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Handwritten notes discussing individuals important to Dolph Briscoe's campaign for Governor of Texas during the 1968 primary. Briscoe lost in 1968, but ran again in 1972 and was elected Governor.
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Title
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The Houston Chronicle voters guide questionnaire - general election, 1972
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002200
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Topic
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Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1972
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Box
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2007-255/124
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Folder
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Brooks Speeches, 1965-1974
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Copy of Jack Brooks's answers to the Houston Chronicle's voters guide questionnaire.
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Title
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Introduction of Senator Ralph Yarborough by Congressman Jack Brooks, Yarborough appreciation dinner, July 23, 1964, Beaumont
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002364
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. Senate., Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1964-07-23
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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1964 Speeches
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A typed copy of a speech delivered by Jack Brooks in Beaumont, TX at an event honoring Senator Ralph Yarborough. The speech includes handwritten names and underlinings. Brooks puts his support behind Yarborough in the upcoming election and highlights the importance of Congressional support for President Lyndon B. Johnson's agenda.
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Title
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Issues that the press might ask Jack Brooks, October 20, 1988
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001661
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Gun control
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Dates
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1988-10-20
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.6
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A list of key issues with handwritten notes pertaining to the 1988 Presidential Election and Jack Brooks's opinion on those issues and the candidates. In his answers, Brooks criticizes the Reagan-Bush Administration and demonstrates his support for Governor Mike Dukakis and Senator Lloyd Bentsen. The list of issues includes: The Economy; Trade Deficit; Budget Deficit; Election Polls; Social Security; Gun Control; Crime; National Defense; Central America.
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Title
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Jack Brooks campaign sign, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002589
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Topic
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Political Campaigns
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Box
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4N81a
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Campaign sign for a Jack Brooks congressional campaign. Brooks had previously represented the second district, but after re-districting he represented the ninth district from 1967-1995.
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Title
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Letter from a Beaumont KFDM television and radio station executive to Jack Brooks, January 18, 1960
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001698
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Radio broadcasting, Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1960-01-18
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Box
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2007-255/72
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Folder
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62.28
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A letter from C.B. Locke informing Jack Brooks of potential issues they might encounter regarding his regular KFDM reports. According to Section 315 of the Communications Act and the latest interpretation of the F.C.C., stations must provide equal time for all candidates for political office.
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Title
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Letter from a Beaumont lawyer to Jack Brooks, January 29, 1960
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001071
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1960-01-29
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Box
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2007-255/73
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Folder
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63.32c
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Beaumont lawyer and local political operative George Camp outlining efforts to support Lyndon Johnson's bid for the Presidency as well as political information and gossip in Brooks's district.
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Title
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Letter from a Beaumont lawyer to Jack Brooks, June 5, 1961.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001498
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1961-06-05
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Box
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2007-255/92
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Folder
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77.4
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Benjamin D. Orgain thanking Jack Brooks for his work on behalf of William Blakley's campaign for a full-term as a United States Senator representing Texas following his appointment to complete Lyndon B. Johnson's term.
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Title
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Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, March 23, 1956.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001084
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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African Americans--Civil Rights, Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1956-03-23
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Box
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2007-255/27
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Folder
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23.26
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Constituent Travis Price of Center, TX writes to Jack Brooks about district events. Price references the Southern Manifesto and the fact Brooks didn't sign.
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Title
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Letter from Democratic National Congressional Committee to Congresspeople, June 29, 1962
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001354
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1962-06-29
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Box
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2007-255/92
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Folder
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77.39
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Invitation from Michael Kirwan, Chairman of the Democratic National Congressional Committee, regarding the program of an upcoming conference.
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Title
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Letter from Ed Edmondson to Jack Brooks, July 10, 1962.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001086
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Creator
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Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1962-07-10
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Box
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2007-255/92
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Folder
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77.8
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Form letter from Ed Edmondson soliciting responses from congressmembers to notify the committee of their availability for campaign appearances and speeches.
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Letter from Hubert Humphrey to Jack Brooks, January 5, 1972
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001265
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Creator
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Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1972-01-05
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Box
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2007-255/250
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Folder
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216.28
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A letter announcing former Vice President Hubert Humphrey's candidacy for President. Humphrey asks Jack Brooks for advice and support.
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Title
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Letter from Hubert Humphrey to Jack Brooks, May 24, 1968
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001606
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Creator
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Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1968-05-24
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Box
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2007-255/167
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Folder
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150.7
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Vice President Hubert Humphrey thanks Jack Brooks for campaigning for him at the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers International Union Meeting, describing him as the "best salesman" he has. Humphrey was running for president in the Democratic presidential primary.
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Letter from Hubert Humphrey to Jack Brooks, November 25, 1968
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001607
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Creator
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Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1968-11-25
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Box
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2007-255/167
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Folder
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150.8
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Vice President Hubert Humphrey thanks Jack Brooks for all of his work campaigning for Humphrey in his district during the 1968 presidential election, lamenting his loss of the election.
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Letter from Jack Brooks to a Beaumont TV and radio executive, January 20, 1960
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002102
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Radio broadcasting, Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1960-01-20
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Box
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2007-255/72
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Folder
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62.28
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter written by Jack Brooks in response to concerns about Brooks's radio broadcasts to his district and equal time requirements during the campaign.