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ADP Hearings photo of Jack Brooks, Dante Fascell, Edmund Buckley, Edward Gurney, March 31, 1965
Title
ADP Hearings photo of Jack Brooks, Dante Fascell, Edmund Buckley, Edward Gurney, March 31, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-011030
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Photographs
Dates
1965-03-31
1965-03-31
Box
2007-255-751
Folder
file 36
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A black and white photo of Jack Brooks, Dante Fascell, Edmund Buckley, and Edward Gurney at the hearings for automatic data processing.
Armed Forces Comptroller, Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, April 1, 1966
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
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Magazine Articles 1967-1971
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.
Closing Statement by Congressman Jack Brooks, July 20, 1967
Title
Closing Statement by Congressman Jack Brooks, July 20, 1967
Identifier
camh-dob-010991
Creator
United States. Congress. House
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1967-07-20
1967-07-20
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Speeches - Press Releases 1967-68
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Congressman Jack Brooks gives the closing remarks to end the hearings on increasing efficiency and effectiveness in the management and use of data processing techniques in government.
Computer World Newsweekly photograph of Jack Brooks taken by Alan Taylor, January 31, 1968
Title
Computer World Newsweekly photograph of Jack Brooks taken by Alan Taylor, January 31, 1968
Identifier
camh-dob-011032
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Photographs
Dates
1968-01-31
1968-01-31
Box
2007-255-752
Folder
file 61
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A Computer World Newsweekly photograph of Congressman Jack Brooks, taken by Alan Taylor
Congressional Press Release, April 23, 1969
Title
Congressional Press Release, April 23, 1969
Identifier
camh-dob-010918
Creator
United States. Congress. House
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1969-04-23
1969-04-23
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Press Releases & Statements 1969-1970
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A press release announcing that Congressman Jack Brooks's "plan for computer use in Congress will move ahead." The Bureau of the Budget and the Comptroller General testified in favor of H.R. 404 to modernize the methods and organization of data flow in the legislative process. The document states that the "flow of information" continually increases and will threaten the efficiency of Congress if not managed.
Congressional Press Release. July 20, 1967
Title
Congressional Press Release. July 20, 1967
Identifier
camh-dob-010992
Creator
United States. Congress
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1967-07-20
1967-07-20
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Speeches - Press Releases 1967-68
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A Congressional press release stating that college students will be offered the opportunity to receive training in data processing on modern computers, and a discussion of testimony provided by Dr. Donald F. Hornig, the Scientific Advisor to the President.
Congressional Press Release, May 14, 1969
Title
Congressional Press Release, May 14, 1969
Identifier
camh-dob-010917
Creator
United States. Congress
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1969-05-14
1969-05-14
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Press Releases & Statements 1969-1970
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A press release announcing that Congressman Jack Brooks's "Plan for computer use in Congress" will move ahead. The plan would create billions in savings for taxpayers, and add an increased efficiency to government operations. The announcement says that the plan will be particularly helpful for managing the government's budget. The Comptroller General and the Director of the Bureau of the Budget will take responsibility for "developing compatible computer systems" to support efficiency in the Federal Government.
Honeywell Computer Journal Volume. 5 No. 4, 1971
Title
Honeywell Computer Journal Volume. 5 No. 4, 1971
Identifier
camh-dob-011137
Creator
Honeywell Information Systems, Inc.
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1971
1971
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Magazine Articles 1967-1971
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
The Honeywell Computer Journal Volume. 5 No. 4 1971, contains an article written by Congressman Jack Brooks titled "Orienting the Computer to People."
Interview with Jack Brooks, February 6, 1968
Title
Interview with Jack Brooks, February 6, 1968
Identifier
camh-dob-010987
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1968-02-06
1968-02-06
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Speeches - Press Releases 1967-68
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
In an interview, Congressman Jack Brooks explains that computers will threaten the individual rights to privacy, but that those problems can be managed through democratic government.
Memorandum to Congressman Jack Brooks, December 14, 1972
Title
Memorandum to Congressman Jack Brooks, December 14, 1972
Identifier
camh-dob-011169
Creator
United States. Congress
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Standardization
Dates
1972-12-14
1972-12-14
Box
2007-255-283
Folder
247.1
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Memorandum to Congressman Jack Brooks for a meeting request from House Appropriations Committee staff members, Keith Mainland and Hunter Spillan, regarding progress on standardized fiscal and budgetary systems in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Accounting Office (GAO). They advise Congressman Brooks that the OMB "has no intention of developing a [computer] informational system," and says "some other agency will have to," as they do not feel they are equipped to handle the task. They asked for leadership from Brooks on the matter to "straighten out the mess we are in."
Photograph of Jack Brooks and Congressional members during ADP hearings, July 18, 1967
Title
Photograph of Jack Brooks and Congressional members during ADP hearings, July 18, 1967
Identifier
camh-dob-011031
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Photographs
Dates
1967-07-18
1967-07-18
Box
2007-255-752
Folder
file 33
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A black and white photo of Congressman Jack Brooks and other Congressional members at the hearings for automatic data processing.
Photograph of Jack Brooks with Edmund Buckley, March 30, 1965
Title
Photograph of Jack Brooks with Edmund Buckley, March 30, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-011029
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Photographs
Dates
1965-03-30
1965-03-31
Box
2007-255-751
Folder
file 36
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A black and white photograph of Jack Brooks with Edmund Buckley of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Photograph of Jack Brooks with Elmer B. Staats, March 31, 1965
Title
Photograph of Jack Brooks with Elmer B. Staats, March 31, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-011027
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Photographs
Dates
1965-03-31
1965-03-31
Box
2007-255-751
Folder
file 36
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A black and white photograph of Jack Brooks with Elmer B. Staats, the Comptroller General.
Photograph of Jack Brooks with Joseph Campbell, March 30, 1965
Title
Photograph of Jack Brooks with Joseph Campbell, March 30, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-011028
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Photographs
Dates
1965-03-30
1965-03-30
Box
2007-255-751
Folder
file 36
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A black and white photograph of Jack Brooks with Joseph Campbell, the Comptroller General.
Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, February 11, 1965
Title
Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, February 11, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-010965
Creator
United States. Congress
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1965-02-11
1965-02-11
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Statements & Press Releases 1962-1966
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Remarks given by Congressman Jack Brooks's on the "Introduction of Legislation to Provide Government-Wide Coordination in the Acquisition and Utilization of Automatic Data Processing Equipment."
Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, March 28, 1963
Title
Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, March 28, 1963
Identifier
camh-dob-010969
Creator
United States. Congress
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1963-03-28
1963-03-28
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Statements & Press Releases 1962-1966
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Remarks given by Congressman Jack Brooks on the "efficiency and utilization" of electronic data processing.
Statement by Congressman Jack Brooks, May 20, 1971
Title
Statement by Congressman Jack Brooks, May 20, 1971
Identifier
camh-dob-010970
Creator
United States. Congress
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1971-05-20
1971-05-20
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Statements & Press Releases 1971
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A statement given by Congressman Jack Brooks to open the hearings on the "efficient and effective management and use of electronic data processing in the federal government."
Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, April 23, 1969
Title
Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, April 23, 1969
Identifier
camh-dob-010983
Creator
United States. Congress
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Court proceedings
Dates
1969-04-23
1969-04-23
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Press Releases & Statements 1969-1970
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A Statement given by Congressman Jack Brooks to begin the hearings on the bills H.R. 404 and H.R. 5522 "to provide for the effective utilization of computers."
Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, March 30, 1965
Title
Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, March 30, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-010952
Creator
United States. Congress
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates
1965-03-30
1965-03-30
Box
2007-255-124
Folder
Brooks Statements & Press Releases 1962-1966
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A statement by Congressman Jack Brooks beginning the hearings on bill H.R. 4845. Brooks discusses the need for government-wide coordination in automatic data processing for efficiency and cost effectiveness. He argues that the ongoing independent operations of government departments and agencies was causing many deficiencies.