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Appointment book page, January 1, 1953
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002361
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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. House
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Dates
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1953-01-01
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A page from Jack Brooks's appointment book marking his arrival in Washington, D.C. as a newly-elected Congressman.
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Title
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Appointment book page, January 2, 1953
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002362
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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. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1953-01-02
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A page from Jack Brooks's appointment book showing his first meeting with the Texas Congressional delegation as a newly-elected Congressman.
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Title
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Appointment book page, January 3, 1953
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002363
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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. House
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Dates
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1953-01-03
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A page from Jack Brooks's appointment book showing his swearing in ceremony as a newly-elected Congressman.
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Title
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Biographical Sketch of Congressman Jack Brooks, Second District of Texas, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001881
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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. House. Committee on the Judiciary, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
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Box
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2007-255/16
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Folder
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Biographical Sketch of JB
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Clocks in the White House Collection Acquired Prior to 1961, undated
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001531
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Topic
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Clocks and watches--Collectors and collecting
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Box
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2007-255/409
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Folder
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8
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Attached to a letter from the Office of the Curator of the White House to Jack Brooks [camh-dob-001530]. The packet contains information on the make, model, and history of the clocks in the White House. Brooks had requested the list on behalf of Mr. A.E. Huson, Treasurer of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors (NAWCC), of which Brooks was also a member.
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Title
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Comments from Jack Brooks to Chet Holifield, Chairman of the Government Operations Committee, December 12, 1974
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002378
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Holifield, Chet, 1903-1995
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Topic
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United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
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Dates
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1974-12-12
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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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Comments delivered by Jack Brooks during one of the last Government Operations Committee meetings from the 93rd Congress stating his respect and appreciation for Chet Holifield, the outgoing Chairman of the Government Operations Committee. As the next most senior member of the Committee, Brooks assumed the Chairmanship for the 94th Congress.
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Title
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December 18, 1989, Program for Congressman Jack Brooks
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001564
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Topic
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Gratitude
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Dates
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1989-12-18
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.17
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A statement on behalf of Jack Brooks's personal staff and Judiciary Committee staff at a program held in Brooks's honor. They wish everyone a happy holiday season, and a happy birthday to Brooks. They express their gratitude for Brooks's attendance because he had just recovered from a serious and near-fatal bout of pancreatitis. The staff acknowledges Jeb, Kate, Kim, and particularly Charlotte, wishing them a special Christmas and New Year.
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Handwritten note from Barbara Jordan to Jack Brooks, May 31, 1974
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002417
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Creator
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Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
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Dates
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1974-05-31
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Box
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2007-255/325
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Folder
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Rep. Jack Brooks
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A note from Congresswoman Barbara Jordan granting Jack Brooks her proxy on all votes before the Judiciary Committee on May 31, 1974.
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Title
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Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, July 13, 1978
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001548
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Speeches
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Dates
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1978-07-13
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Box
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2007-255/436
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Folder
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Speeches 1978
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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 Dr. N.E. Dudney of League City, Texas, complimenting Brooks on the speech he delivered at the University of Texas Medical Branch commencement ceremony in Galveston [camh-dob-001552]. Dr. Dudney shared the speech with his doctor son and fellow colleagues.
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Title
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Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, July 30, 1974
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001223
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Cigars
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Dates
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1974-07-30
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Box
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2007-255/300
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Folder
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252.15
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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 constituent Incatha Hobbs expressing concern over Jack Brooks's cigar habit and urging the Congressman to consider the impact of secondhand smoke on those around him. Ms. Hobbs included newspaper clippings showing Brooks smoking cigars.
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Title
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Letter from a constituent to Jack brooks, received November 30, 1969
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001690
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democracy
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Dates
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1959-11-30
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Box
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2007-255/72
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Folder
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61.53
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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High school student, Edward Parker's inquiry about Jack Brooks's opinion of democracy as a form of government.
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Title
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Letter from a supporter to Jack Brooks, May 10, 1995
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002373
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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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1995-05-10
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Campaign, 1994 and CRIJB Reports
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Richard J. Phelps of Quincy, MA lamenting Jack Brooks's loss in the 1994 election and disappointment with Steve Stockman who won the seat.
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Title
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Letter from a supporter to Jack Brooks, November 9, 1994
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002439
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Elections
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Dates
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1994-11-09
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Support, Letters received on JB's leaving office
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Carl Pinkele of Delaware, Ohio expressing his condolences over Brooks's electoral loss.
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Title
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Letter from Bryce Harlow to Jack Brooks, December 26, 1969
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001137
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Creator
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Harlow, Bryce Nathaniel, 1916-1987
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Parties
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Dates
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1969-12-26
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Box
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2007-255/185
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Folder
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169.38
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Bryce Harlow, special assistant to President Richard Nixon, acknowledging Jack Brooks's letter. Harlow says he will be pleased to convey Brooks's appreciation for Charlotte and Jeb's visit to the White House. He says, "I am sure Santa Claus will be pleased to know that one small boy was overwhelmed. I know the President will be pleased."
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Letter from Charles Rangel to Jack Brooks, November 9, 1994
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002438
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Creator
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Rangel, Charles B.
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Elections
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Dates
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1994-11-09
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Support, Letters received on JB's leaving office
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Congressman Charles Rangel to Jack Brooks expressing his condolences over Brooks's electoral loss. The letter is typed with a handwritten note at the bottom.
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Title
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Letter from Charles Robb to Jack Brooks, November 10, 1994
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002437
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Creator
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Robb, Charles S.
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Elections
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Dates
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1994-11-10
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Support, Letters received on JB's leaving office
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Senator Charles Robb of Virginia to Jack Brooks expressing his condolences over Brooks's electoral defeat. Robb, the former Governor of Virginia, is the husband of Lynda Bird Johnson, the daughter of President B. Lyndon Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.
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Title
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Letter from Dolph Briscoe to Jack Brooks, August 14, 1967
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001268
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Creator
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Briscoe, Dolph
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Dates
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1967-08-14
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Box
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2007-255/151
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Folder
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178.4
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A letter written by Dolph Briscoe discussing various updates in both the Briscoe and Brooks families and recent events concerning Briscoe's ranch in Uvalde.
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Title
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Letter from Elmer Staats to Jack Brooks, December 2, 1994
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002442
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Creator
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Staats, Elmer B., 1914-2011
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Elections
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Dates
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1994-12-02
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Support, Letters received on JB's leaving office
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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 Elmer Staats, former Comptroller General of the United States, expressing his condolences over Jack Brooks's electoral defeat and highlighting the work they accomplished together.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to a constituent, August 22, 1974
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001282
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Dates
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1974-08-22
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Box
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2007-255/300
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Folder
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252.15
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Copy of a reply to a letter sent by constituent Incatha Hobbs regarding Jack Brooks's cigar smoking habit. Brooks notes that he has lessened his use of tobacco over the years.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to a constituent, August 7, 1978
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001549
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Thank-you notes, Speeches
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Dates
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1978-08-07
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Box
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2007-255/436
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Folder
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Speeches 1978
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A thank-you note from Brooks to Dr. N. E. Dudney for the compliments on his commencement speech.