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Title: Newspaper ad, November 2, 1992
Identifier: camh-dob-002443
Topic: Political Campaigns
Dates: 1992-11-02
Box: 2007-255/745
Folder: Newsclips about Stockman
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A full page ad that appeared in the Beaumont Enterprise endorsing Jack Brooks for re-election in 1992.The ad was purchased by the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund. The NRA declined to make an endorsement in the 1994 election.

Title: Newspaper clipping from the Beaumont Enterprise of Congressman Jack Brooks smoking a cigar during the Nixon impeachment hearings, July 27, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-001225
Topic: United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Watergate Affair (1972-1974)
Dates: 1974-07-27
Box: 2007-255/300
Folder: 252.15
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A picture of Jack Brooks smoking a cigar and speaking with Representative Lawrence Hogan. Captioned: "Rep. Jack Brooks confers with Rep. Lawrence Hogan of Maryland, partly shown, during Judiciary Committee recess." Incatha Hobbs circled the cigar in red ink. This was one of two newspaper clippings Incatha Hobbs attached to her July 30, 1974 letter to Brooks [camh-dob-001223].

Title: Newspaper clipping from the Beaumont Enterprise of Jack Brooks smoking a cigar during the Nixon impeachment hearings, July 26, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-001224
Topic: United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Watergate Affair (1972-1974)
Dates: 1974-07-26
Box: 2007-255/300
Folder: 252.15
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A picture of Jack Brooks smoking a cigar and reading a newspaper. Captioned: "Rep. Brooks of Beaumont reads a newspaper just before the afternoon session of the impeachment debate Thursday." Incatha Hobbs circled the cigar in red ink. This was one of two newspaper clippings Incatha Hobbs attached to her July 30, 1974 letter to Brooks [camh-dob-001223].

Title: Note from a constituent to Jack Brooks, March 18, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-002265
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, African Americans--Civil Rights
Dates: 1965-03-18
Box: 2007-255/133
Folder: Legis: Judiciary Voting Rights
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Note from constituent W.A. Van Valkenburgh urging Jack Brooks to oppose the Voting Rights Act.

Title: Note from a constituent to Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-002324
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Box: 2007-255/620
Folder: Legis: Iran Select Committee on 1987
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Note from a constituent written on a Xerox-ed copy of a cartoon from the Houston Post sent by constituent Leroy J. Bodeman of Beaumont. The note and cartoon disapprove of the Iran-Contra hearings.

Title: Note from constituents to Jack Brooks, August 6, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-002319
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates: 1987-08-06
Box: 2007-255/620
Folder: Legis: Iran Select Committee on 1987
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Note written on a Xerox-ed copy of Andy Rooney's column in the Houston Chronicle. The note, from constituents Brad and Winette Hogue of Beaumont, expresses support for Jack Brooks during the Iran-Contra hearings and asks him to stop smoking cigars.

Title: Notes for a speech to the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, February 4, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-002367
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation
Dates: 1965-02-04
Box: 2007-255/745
Folder: 1964 Speeches
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed notes for a speech delivered by Jack Brooks to the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce touching on local and national issues of the day as well as legislative accomplishments.

Title: Postcard from a constituent to Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-002433
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Abortion, Legislation
Box: 2007-255/371
Folder: Box 432
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Postcard sent by constituent Mary Ann Jones of Beaumont pressing Jack Brooks to support abortion rights.

Title: Program, Unveiling of the statue of U.S. Congressman Jack Brooks, August 14, 1989, Lamar University, Beaumont
Identifier: camh-dob-001657
Dates: 1989-08-14
Box: 2007-255/661
Folder: 0.6
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A program for the unveiling of a statue of Jack Brooks at Lamar University. It includes a brief biography of Jack Brooks. Brooks attended Lamar when it was a Junior College and worked to make Lamar a four-year university when he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives. After one failed attempt, he succeeded and Lamar became a four-year state college on June 14, 1949.

Title: Remarks by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, South Texas State Fair Grounds, Beaumont, Texas, Saturday, September 28, 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-001529
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress
Dates: 1963-09-28
Box: 2007-255/139
Folder: LBJ Visit 9-28+29-63
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Official speech delivered by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson during his visit to the 2nd Congressional District of Texas, represented by Jack Brooks. Johnson compliments Jack Brooks on his work as the area's congressman and notes that Brooks and his wife Charlotte have been close friends to the Johnsons. The speech addresses the ongoing developments of the Cold War and includes sections titled, "Strength of Free Men," "The Reason for the Change," "Unity and Survival," "First Step," "American Leadership," and "Hopeful Times."

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, business agents of building trades unions, Beaumont, Texas, Wednesday, October 25, 1978
Identifier: camh-dob-001557
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1978-10-25
Box: 2007-255/436
Folder: Speeches 1978
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A campaign speech ahead of the 1978 election in which Jack Brooks thanks the members of the Building Trades Unions for their continued support. He criticizes the policies of the Republican Party and urges the audience to vote on election day, as their votes elect Democrats to statewide offices.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, dedication of the Jack Brooks federal building, U.S. post office and courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Saturday, June 24, 1978
Identifier: camh-dob-001556
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Naming ceremonies
Dates: 1978-06-24
Box: 2007-255/436
Folder: Speeches 1978
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Speech delivered by Jack Brooks at the dedication of a federal building in Beaumont in his honor. Brooks's district office was in this building and he expresses his appreciation. Brooks thanks his distinguished guests and constituents on behalf of himself and his family.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Gulf Coast rod and gun club, Beaumont, Texas, February 17, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-002371
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: National parks and reserves -- Management
Dates: 1965-02-17
Box: 2007-255/745
Folder: 1964 Speeches
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed copy of remarks delivered by Jack Brooks to the rod and gun club in Beaumont, TX about his and President Lyndon B. Johnson's commitment to preserving America's natural beauty and affection for outdoor recreation.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jefferson County Building Trades Council Luncheon, Beaumont, Texas, Monday, June 22, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-002004
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Economic policy, Political Campaigns
Dates: 1970-06-22
Box: 2007-255/217
Folder: 192.3
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks regarding the Nixon Administration's economic policy and his own re-election campaign.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jefferson County Democratic convention, City Auditorium, Beaumont, Texas, Saturday, May 10, 1980
Identifier: camh-dob-002356
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1980-05-10
Box: 2007-255/483
Folder: Brooks - Speeches, 1980
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed copy of a speech delivered by Jack Brooks at the Jefferson County Democratic convention after the primary election. Brooks warns of the dangers of being taken in by Ronald Reagan and the staff around him and urges his audience to campaign for the general election.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Friday, February 8, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-001015
Topic: Watergate Affair (1972-1974), United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Dates: 1974-02-08
Box: 2007-255/315
Folder: 267.1
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's speech to his constituents in Beaumont about his involvement in the Watergate Investigation as a member of the House Judiciary Committee. Brooks emphasizes his belief that the investigation should not be partisan, and addresses accusations and rumors that the investigation is a ploy by Democrats to take away the Presidency via impeachment.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Lamar State College of Technology, Beaumont, Texas, Thursday, October 29, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-002009
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, Political Campaigns
Dates: 1970-10-29
Box: 2007-255/217
Folder: 192.9
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks at his alma mater regarding the upcoming election and criticizing Nixon Administration policies.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Pi Sigma Alpha, Lamar University, April 28, 1980
Identifier: camh-dob-002353
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1980-04-28
Box: 2007-255/483
Folder: Brooks - Speeches, 1980
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed copy of a speech delivered by Jack Brooks at Lamar University. Brooks discusses his own history with the school (he was a student and introduced a bill to make it a four year university while he served in the Texas State Legislature) as well as his work as a congressman.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, statue unveiling, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, Monday, August 14, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001656
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Dates: 1989-08-14
Box: 2007-255/661
Folder: 0.6
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's speech with handwritten notes expressing his gratitude to his alma mater, Lamar University, for erecting a statue in his honor.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association State Convention, Royal Coach Inn, Beaumont, Texas, Monday, July 13, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-002006
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation
Dates: 1970-07-13
Box: 2007-255/217
Folder: 192.4
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks regarding the United States Postal Service and legislation proposed by the Nixon Administration.

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