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Title: Draft of wire from Jack Brooks to local newspapers in his former district, June 1, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-001396
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Elections, Legislation
Dates: 1965-06-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks laments the loss of his former constituents, promising to continue to serve them as well as possible for the next year and a half.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks announcing drouth relief for Texas farmers, October 17, 1956
Identifier: camh-dob-001046
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Droughts, Federal aid
Dates: 1956-10-17
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram from Jack Brooks to Bob Aldridge of the Beaumont Journal announcing federal drouth relief for Texas farmers in Angelina, Jasper, Newton, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, and Tyler counties.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks regarding 1952 and 1956 elections, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001048
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram from Jack Brooks to Jim Finnegan apologizing for being unable to attend event in Santa Fe and referencing split in Texas Democratic party.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to Allan Shivers, January 18, 1955
Identifier: camh-dob-001018
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1955-01-18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Telegram from Jack Brooks congratulating Allan Shivers on his re-election as the Governor of Texas. Brooks sends his regrets that he cannot attend Shivers's inauguration.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, January 17, 1956
Identifier: camh-dob-001053
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Dams
Dates: 1956-01-17
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram from Jack Brooks to Executive Vice President of Beaumont Chamber of Commerce expressing regrets for missing an event and updating on McGee Bend Dam progress.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to Dolph Briscoe, January 15, 1973
Identifier: camh-dob-001376
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Briscoe, Dolph
Topic: Political Campaigns, Elections
Dates: 1973-01-15
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Carbon copy of a telegram sent by Jack Brooks congratulating Dolph Briscoe on his election as Governor of Texas.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to Dolph Briscoe, Jr., June 28, 1957
Identifier: camh-dob-001126
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Briscoe, Dolph
Topic: Loans, Cattle
Dates: 1957-06-28
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Telegram from Jack Brooks alerting Dolph Briscoe of a $5 million loan to the Agricultural Bank of Mexico to be used for dairy or beef cattle. Brooks tells Briscoe "polish up your Spanish."

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to Grace Brooks, February 13, 1956
Identifier: camh-dob-001052
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Brooks, Grace
Dates: 1956-02-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram from Jack Brooks to his mother Grace Brooks letting her know he would be on CBS for Will Rogers Valentine's Day broadcast.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to John Nance Garner, November 21, 1955
Identifier: camh-dob-001054
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Garner, John Nance, 1868-1967
Dates: 1955-11-21
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram from Jack Brooks to former Vice President John Nance Garner wishing him a happy 87th birthday.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to president of Beaumont State Bank, April 18, 1955
Identifier: camh-dob-001514
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Banks and banking
Dates: 1955-04-18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congratulatory telegram from Jack Brooks upon the opening of the Beaumont State Bank.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to president of Beaumont State Bank, February 24, 1955
Identifier: camh-dob-001516
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Banks and banking, Stocks
Dates: 1955-02-24
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Telegram from Jack Brooks regarding his purchase of stock in the Beaumont State Bank.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to Sarah Hughes, September 25, 1961
Identifier: camh-dob-001351
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Hughes, Sarah T. (Sarah Tilghman), 1896-1985
Topic: Judges--Selection and appointment
Dates: 1961-09-25
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congratulatory telegram from Jack Brooks to Sarah Hughes upon her nomination for U.S. District Judge by the House. Judge Hughes would go on to swear Lyndon Johnson into the Presidency on Air Force One at Love Field in Dallas on November 22, 1963.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks to Silsbee Chamber of Commerce, March 26, 1956
Identifier: camh-dob-001050
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Dams
Dates: 1956-03-26
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram from Jack Brooks to the Silsbee Chamber of Commerce members with his regrets for missing an event. He highlights their support for the McGee Bend Dam and other improvement projects under consideration in the area.

Title: Telegram from Jack Brooks urging McGee Bend Dam supporters to take action, April 12, 1955
Identifier: camh-dob-001056
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Easterling, E.W., Weed, W. F.
Topic: Dams, Legislation
Dates: 1955-04-12
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram from Jack Brooks to Ed Easterling, an attorney for the Lower Neches Valley Authority, and W.F. Weed, the President of the Lower Neches Valley Authority, asking them to round up McGee Bend Dam supporters for a meeting with Budget Director Hughes in Longview.

Title: Telegram statement by Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001365
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Statement sent by telegram to local media in the Second Congressional District. Jack Brooks calls for Democrats to unify behind their candidate for the Senate. Telegram is undated, but may have been sent in 1961 after the special election to fill Lyndon Johnson's seat upon his election as Vice President.

Title: Telegram statement from Jack Brooks regarding McGee Bend Dam and Majority Leader Johnson's role
Identifier: camh-dob-001055
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Dams, Legislation
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram statement from Jack Brooks to local media regarding Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson's role in McGee Bend Dam funding legislation.

Title: Telegram statement from Jack Brooks to Beaumont and Lufkin media regarding McGee Bend Dam, June 13, 1956
Identifier: camh-dob-001049
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Dams, Legislation
Dates: 1956-06-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Telegram statement from Jack Brooks to Beaumont and Lufkin media regarding McGee Bend Dam, June 13, 1956.

Title: Telegram statement from Jack Brooks to local paper regarding funding for Lamar University, March 28, 1956.
Identifier: camh-dob-001051
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Dates: 1956-03-28
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A telegram statement from Jack Brooks to local media regarding funding for Lamar University dormitories and his longterm support for his alma mater.