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1979 questionnaire survey by the House television broadcasting system for the Committee on House Administration, U.S. House of Representatives
Title
1979 questionnaire survey by the House television broadcasting system for the Committee on House Administration, U.S. House of Representatives
Identifier
camh-dob-002551
Creator
Rose, Charles G., 1939-2012
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House, Television programs
Dates
1979
Box
2007-255/448
Folder
363.4
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Questionnaire sent by Congressman Charles Rose to his colleagues regarding the ways broadcasting of House floor proceedings has impacted the work of the House. Jack Brooks filled out the questionnnaire and returned it.
8th Annual Bull Roast, Friday, June 9, 1989, Beaumont Hilton Hotel, "El Toro" Congressman Jack Brooks
Title
8th Annual Bull Roast, Friday, June 9, 1989, Beaumont Hilton Hotel, "El Toro" Congressman Jack Brooks
Identifier
camh-dob-001651
Dates
1989-06-09
Box
2007-255/661
Folder
0.6
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A program for a roast of Jack Brooks, including cartoons depicting Brooks as a matador. It includes the names of the roasters.
Additional Views of Congressman Jack Brooks, undated
Title
Additional Views of Congressman Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-001850
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Impeachment, Watergate Affair (1972-1974)
Box
2007-255/326
Folder
File V
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Statement laying out Jack Brooks's views on President Richard Nixon's impeachment and the alleged crimes committed.
Additional Views of Hon. John N. Erlenborn and Hon. John W. Wydler, undated
Title
Additional Views of Hon. John N. Erlenborn and Hon. John W. Wydler, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-002095
Creator
Erlenborn, John Neal, 1927-2005, Wydler, John W.
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations, Governmental Investigations
Box
2007-255/293
Folder
GA-7-1-3 SC-KB Report - Press Statements re Proposed Report Approved
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Copy of a statement released by Congressmen John Ernlenborn and John Wydler criticizing the leak of the Government Activities Subcommittee's draft report on federal spending on President Richard Nixon's private homes.
An address on: ports and commerce, delivered by: the Honorable Jack Brooks, United States Congressman, from the 9th Congressional District of Texas, Port of the Sabine Propeller Club, 12:00 Noon, September 24, 1970, Royal Coach Inn, Beaumont, Texas
Title
An address on: ports and commerce, delivered by: the Honorable Jack Brooks, United States Congressman, from the 9th Congressional District of Texas, Port of the Sabine Propeller Club, 12:00 Noon, September 24, 1970, Royal Coach Inn, Beaumont, Texas
Identifier
camh-dob-002008
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Dams, Intracoastal waterways
Dates
1970-09-24
Box
2007-255/217
Folder
192.7
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks regarding the modernization of the 9th Congressional Districts ports, shipping, channels, and water transport and navigation facilities.
Angled photograph of the front of the courtroom during the Iran-Contra trials, 1987
Title
Angled photograph of the front of the courtroom during the Iran-Contra trials, 1987
Identifier
camh-dob-014611
Topic
Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates
1987
1987
Box
2007-255-757
Folder
14 - ¥1987 - Iran Contra Hearings¥
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A black and white photograph of the front of the courtroom during the Iran-Contra trials.
Annotated draft of press release, September 23, 1964
Title
Annotated draft of press release, September 23, 1964
Identifier
camh-dob-001811
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Governmental Investigations
Dates
1964-09-23
Box
2007-255/112
Folder
88.17
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Draft of a press release regarding a proposal by House Republicans and members of the Southern Bloc to create a special subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee to investigate the Justice Department. The Teamsters union, including its leader James R. Hoffa, pressed for such an investigation.
Annotated speech draft regarding supersonic transport investment, undated
Title
Annotated speech draft regarding supersonic transport investment, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-001093
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Federal Aviation Administration, Supersonic planes
Box
2007-255/115
Folder
SST
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A detailed speech explaining why Jack Brooks does not support a proposed supersonic transport project.
Annotated speech excerpts, July 24, 1974-July 30, 1974
Title
Annotated speech excerpts, July 24, 1974-July 30, 1974
Identifier
camh-dob-002100
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Impeachment
Dates
1974-07-30
Box
2007-255/328
Folder
Inn. [illegible] + openings
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Speech urging the House Judiciary Committee pass Articles of Impeachment out of committee. The speeches are snippets of colloquy that Jack Brooks delivered during the hearings, most falling on Tuesday, July 29th. Brooks's focus in these speeches is on the charges of tax fraud against President Richard Nixon, and his personal efforts to induce the IRS to institute audits and investigations against his political enemies.
Annotated statement regarding Richard Nixon's noncompliance with subpeonas requesting White House tapes, undated
Title
Annotated statement regarding Richard Nixon's noncompliance with subpeonas requesting White House tapes, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-001107
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Governmental Investigations
Box
2007-255/115
Folder
JB's Impeachment Info- 1974
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
An annotated draft of a statement by Jack Brooks regarding his frustration with President Richard Nixon's noncompliance with subpeonas during the impeachment inquiry against Nixon.
Announcement from Chairman Lee Hamilton on Select Committee press liaison, February 17, 1987
Title
Announcement from Chairman Lee Hamilton on Select Committee press liaison, February 17, 1987
Identifier
camh-dob-014504
Creator
Hamilton, Lee
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Iran-Contra Affair (1985-1990), Governmental Investigations
Dates
1987-02-17
1987-02-17
Box
2007-255-620
Folder
2
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
An announcement from Rep. Lee Hamilton, Chairman of the House Select Committee, regarding investigation of Covert Arms Transactions with Iran. Announcement details Robert J. Havel named as press liaison for the Committee.
Appointment book page, January 1, 1953
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
Box
2007-255/745
Folder
Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
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.
Appointment book page, January 2, 1953
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
Box
2007-255/745
Folder
Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
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.
Appointment book page, January 3, 1953
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
Box
2007-255/745
Folder
Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A page from Jack Brooks's appointment book showing his swearing in ceremony as a newly-elected Congressman.
Appointment calendar, November 1963
Title
Appointment calendar, November 1963
Identifier
camh-dob-001006
Creator
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates
1963-11
Box
2007-255/746
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".
Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing, June 27, 1973
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
Box
2007-255/210
Folder
GA-7-1-3 San Clemente-Key Biscayne BJ's Notes
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.
Article clipping from the Beaumont Enterprise sent from Congressman Charles B. Rangel, entitled ¥Report needs bipartisanship,¥ July 30, 1987
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
Box
2007-255-620
Folder
3
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.¥
Article entitled ¥The United States and Israel¥ by Douglas MacArthur II, March 16, 1987
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
Box
2007-255-620
Folder
1
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.
Background Information: White House Staff and President Nixon's Campaign Organizations, May 9, 1974
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
Box
2007-255/115
Folder
JB's Impeachment Info- 1974
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.
Biographical Sketch of Congressman Jack Brooks, Second District of Texas, undated
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
Box
2007-255/16
Folder
Biographical Sketch of JB
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.