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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.

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.

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.

Title: Appointment calendar, November 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-001006
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1963-11
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".

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
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.

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
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Magazine Article about Jack Brooks and his efforts to pass the Architect and Engineers Selection Act

Title: Armed Forces Comptroller, Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, April 1, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010921
Creator: American Society of Military Comptrollers
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-04-01, 1966-04-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks titled "The Growing Use of Electronic Data Processing in Government." In the article Brooks discusses ways that the computer will allow the government to manage social and economic challenges, and the importance of coordination and compatibility across government departments. Brooks also states that Public Law 89-306, which provides "government-wide coordination in acquisition and use of electronic data processing," has been approved by Congress.

Title: Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, March 16, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010931
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-03-16, 1966-03-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks that discusses the growing use of computers in government, government spending and budgeting, Public Law 89-306, and the problem of compatibility.

Title: Article clipping from the Beaumont Enterprise sent from Congressman Charles B. Rangel, entitled ¥Report needs bipartisanship,¥ July 30, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014558
Creator: Beaumont Enterprise (Newspaper)
Contributor: Rangel, Charles B., Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987-07-30, 1987-07-30
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article clipping from the Beaumont Enterprise sent in from Congressman Charles B. Rangel. The article details a need for bipartisanship, and has a note attached from Rangel that simply reads ¥for your information.¥

Title: Article entitled ¥The United States and Israel¥ by Douglas MacArthur II, March 16, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014412
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987-03-16, 1987-03-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article exploring US-Israeli relations, specifically in regards to the arms-for-hostages deal with Iran and the Israeli spy, Jonathan Jay Pollard.

Title: Article in Professional Engineer Magazine, January 1, 1973
Identifier: camh-dob-010261
Creator: Lunch, Milton F., National Society of Professional Engineers
Topic: Architects and engineers, Press, Legislation
Dates: 1973-01-01, 1973-01-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article by Milton F. Lunch published in Professional Engineer Magazine

Title: Article, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010926
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Article about Jack Brooks with an unknown author and unknown date, titled "The Congressman and the Computer." The article states that Congressman Jack Brooks has "carved out a name for himself "as the leading expert and exponent on electronic data processing in Congress." The article outlines efforts made by Brooks regarding computer legislation and modern applications in government and society.

Title: Award Acceptance Speech by Congressman Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010235
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1974
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An award acceptance speech by Congressman Jack Brooks as he is recognized for his continued support to architectural and enginneering professionals. The attached pink slip includes names of important architects and engineer representatives

Title: Background Information: White House Staff and President Nixon's Campaign Organizations, May 9, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-001099
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Watergate Affair (1972-1974), Impeachment
Dates: 1974-05-09
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Research material used by Jack Brooks during the impeachment inquiry against President Richard Nixon. Highlighted and annotated by Brooks.

Title: Bill H.R. 404, January 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-011020
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-01-03, 1969-01-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The bill H.R. 404, which amended the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, and allows the Comptroller General of the United States to begin establishing information and data processing systems.

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.

Title: Black and white close up photograph of Lt. Col. Oliver North during the Iran-Contra trials, July 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014621
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987-07, 1987-07
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A black and white close up photograph of Lt. Col. Oliver North during the Iran-Contra trials.

Title: Black and white photo of the press sitting to take pictures during the Iran-Contra trials, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014612
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987, 1987
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A black and white photograph of the front of the courtroom during the Iran-Contra trials, focus centered on the press sitting on the floor.

Title: Black and white photograph from the back of the courtroom during the Iran-Contra trials, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014606
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987, 1987
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A black and white photograph of the back of the courtroom during the Iran-Contra trials.

Title: Black and white photograph of admiral John Poindexter during the Iran-Contra trials, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-014590
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987, 1987
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A black and white photograph of Admiral John Poindexter looking slightly off camera during the Iran-Contra trials.

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