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Letter from Jack Brooks to Lyndon B. Johnson, August 3, 1962
Title
Letter from Jack Brooks to Lyndon B. Johnson, August 3, 1962
Identifier
camh-dob-001359
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor
Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates
1962-08-03
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Jack Brooks to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson regarding campaign matters in Texas ahead of the 1962 election.
Letter from Jack Brooks to Texas political figure, August 3, 1962
Title
Letter from Jack Brooks to Texas political figure, August 3, 1962
Identifier
camh-dob-001358
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates
1962-08-03
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Jack Brooks to A.C. Shirley, a Texas political figure, regarding John Connally and campaigning on behalf of other Democratic candidates in Texas.
Letter from Janey Briscoe to Jack Brooks, March 20, 1972
Title
Letter from Janey Briscoe to Jack Brooks, March 20, 1972
Identifier
camh-dob-002426
Creator
Briscoe, Janey, 1923-2000
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Political Campaigns, Friendship
Dates
1972-03-20
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from Janey Briscoe, wife of Dolph Briscoe, expressing her gratitude for their friendship with Jack Brooks. She thanks Brooks for everything he has done to support them during the ongoing 1972 Texas gubernatorial election.
Letter from Joe Tonahill to Jack Brooks, October 16, 1963
Title
Letter from Joe Tonahill to Jack Brooks, October 16, 1963
Identifier
camh-dob-001466
Creator
Tonahill, Joe, 1913-2001
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Political Campaigns
Dates
1963-10-16
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Joe Tonahill, a Beaumont lawyer, writes Jack Brooks to express his regrets about missing an event in Piney Woods honoring Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson during his visit. Tonahill was Brooks's opponent in the 1952 congressional race. When Jack Ruby was prosecuted for the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, Tonahill served as his defense lawyer.
Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Jack Brooks, June 23, 1970
Title
Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Jack Brooks, June 23, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001685
Creator
Bentsen, Lloyd, 1921-2006
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates
1970-06-23
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from Senate candidate Lloyd Bentsen thanking Jack Brooks for securing the endorsement of the Texas Democratic Delegation.
Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Jack Brooks, June 5, 1970
Title
Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Jack Brooks, June 5, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001682
Creator
Bentsen, Lloyd, 1921-2006
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates
1970-06-05
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from Senate candidate Lloyd Bentsen following the 1970 primary election telling Jack Brooks he looks forward to being on the ticket together in November. He offers to be helpful to the other Democratic nominees and says he welcomes Brooks's advice and counsel for his Senate race.
Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Jack Brooks, November 12, 1970
Title
Letter from Lloyd Bentsen to Jack Brooks, November 12, 1970
Identifier
camh-dob-001761
Creator
Bentsen, Lloyd, 1921-2006
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Elections, Political Campaigns
Dates
1970-11-12
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from Senator-elect Lloyd Bentsen thanking Jack Brooks for his help securing Betnsen's victory in the 1970 midterm election.
Letter from local political figure to Jack Brooks, July 31, 1961
Title
Letter from local political figure to Jack Brooks, July 31, 1961
Identifier
camh-dob-001368
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates
1961-07-31
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from A.C. Shirley, Precinct Chairman in Orange, TX, to Jack Brooks regarding precinct matters and asking Brooks for his help.
Letter from local TV and radio executive to Jack Brooks, May 30, 1960
Title
Letter from local TV and radio executive to Jack Brooks, May 30, 1960
Identifier
camh-dob-001695
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Television programs, Political Campaigns
Dates
1960-05-30
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
C.B. Locke alerts Jack Brooks of temporary cessation to his television broadcasts in light of Brooks's upcoming race against Fred Neumann, and concerns about falling afoul of Section 315 of the Communications Act (The Equal Time Rule).
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Jack Brooks, January 28, 1954
Title
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Jack Brooks, January 28, 1954
Identifier
camh-dob-000928
Creator
Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates
1954-01-28
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson thanks Jack Brooks for a compliment he gave to Lady Bird Johnson. The letter also discusses Senator Johnson's upcoming reelection.
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson's executive secretary to Jack Brooks, February 12, 1960
Title
Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson's executive secretary to Jack Brooks, February 12, 1960
Identifier
camh-dob-001073
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Political Campaigns, Elections
Dates
1960-02-12
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Larry Blackmon, executive secretary of Lyndon B. Johnson for President, inviting Brooks to share insights and advice.
Memo from Jack Brooks to Lyndon Johnson, January 19, 1960
Title
Memo from Jack Brooks to Lyndon Johnson, January 19, 1960
Identifier
camh-dob-001070
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor
Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Topic
Political Campaigns
Dates
1960-01-19
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Memo from Jack Brooks relating all the positive press appearing in Southeast Texas about Senator Lyndon B. Johnson over the years and detailing Brooks's long history of support for Johnson.
News Release announcing Lyndon B. Johnson's appearance on Jack Brooks's TV Report to the Second District of Texas, April 4, 1956
Title
News Release announcing Lyndon B. Johnson's appearance on Jack Brooks's TV Report to the Second District of Texas, April 4, 1956
Identifier
camh-dob-001044
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Political Campaigns, United States. Congress
Dates
1956-04-04
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A press release announcing Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson's appearance on Jack Brooks's TV report to discuss his health, congressional business, and his candidacy for President.
Newsclipping, Orange Leader, April 7, 1961
Title
Newsclipping, Orange Leader, April 7, 1961
Identifier
camh-dob-001495
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates
1961-04-07
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Newsclipping announcing A.C. Shirley's election as precinct chairman.
Note form Jack Brooks, June 1976
Title
Note form Jack Brooks, June 1976
Identifier
camh-dob-001412
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates
1976-06
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A typed note from Jack Brooks describing phone conversations with various Democratic party members, including Frank Moore and Dolph Briscoe, regarding Jimmy Carter working with Briscoe to help him with his presidential campaign in Texas.
Orange County democratic executive committee, 1962 elections, undated
Title
Orange County democratic executive committee, 1962 elections, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-001369
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
List of Executive Committee members, the precinct boxes they are responsible for, and their loyalty to the chairman.
Photograph of Jack Brooks, 1977
Title
Photograph of Jack Brooks, 1977
Identifier
camh-dob-001411
Topic
Political Campaigns, Elections
Dates
1977
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Black and white photograph of Jack Brooks speaking at a Democratic Party office in his district while campaigning for reelection. Campaign posters for Jimmy Carter, Lloyd Bentsen, and Jack Brooks are visible in the background.
Photograph of Jack Brooks and Dolph Briscoe, October 1974
Title
Photograph of Jack Brooks and Dolph Briscoe, October 1974
Identifier
camh-dob-001197
Topic
Political Campaigns
Dates
1974-10
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Color photograph of Jack Brooks campaigning in Texas with his friend Governor Dolph Briscoe.
Photograph of Jack Brooks and John Connally, October 27, 1962
Title
Photograph of Jack Brooks and John Connally, October 27, 1962
Identifier
camh-dob-002495
Topic
Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates
1962-10-27
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Black and white photograph of Jack Brooks campaigning with John Connally. Charlotte Brooks is standing behind Connally's left shoulder. Other observers are unidentified.
Photograph of Jack Brooks and Sam Rayburn, undated
Title
Photograph of Jack Brooks and Sam Rayburn, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-002489
Topic
Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Black and white photograph of Jack Brooks and Sam Rayburn with a a crowd of well-wishers.