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Title: An Act, Public Law 92-582, October 27, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-011096
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Legislation
Dates: 1972-10-27, 1972-10-27
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Distributable print of Public Law 92-582, the Architect and Engineer Selection Act.

Title: ADP Equipment, Hearings, Government Ops, 89th Congress, Ist Session on 4845, March 3, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-011016
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Court proceedings
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Hearings held on automatic data processing equipment by the House Government Operations Committee in the 89th Congress, Ist Session, on bill H.R.4845.

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
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.

Title: AIA-CEC Public Affairs Conference Program, March 3, 1971
Identifier: camh-dob-010237
Creator: American Institute of Architects, American Consulting Engineers Council
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1971-03-03, 1971-03-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A conference program that includes a picture of Congressman Jack Brooks, who is listed as a distinguished speaker.

Title: Amendment to H.R. 6219, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-002395
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, Elections
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks enclosed the proposed amendment with a letter he wrote to Peter Rodino. The amendment was intended to avoid penalizing states like Texas that had already ratified bilingual ballots.

Title: The American Institute of Architects Government Affairs Review, April 1, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-011195
Creator: American Institute of Architects
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Press
Dates: 1970-04-01, 1970-04-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The American Institute of Architects Government Affairs Review with a guest column by Jack Brooks and discussion of Architect and Engineer procurement bill.

Title: American Institute of Architects Newsletter, March 24, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-011083
Creator: American Institute of Architects
Topic: Architects and engineers, Press
Dates: 1972-03-24, 1972-03-24
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: MEMO: Newsletter of The American Institute of Architects #446 March 24, 1972 desribing testimony by Architects and Engineers in support of the Brooks Bill. Includes two pictures and an article about Brooks's efforts.

Title: Annotated statement, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-001808
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Elections
Dates: 1965
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A statement, annotated by Jack Brooks, discussing the problems associated with two year terms for Representatives in Congress. It proposes a four year term instead. Due to congressional redistricting caused by the 1965 Martin v. Bush Supreme Court ruling, Brooks went from representing 416,000 people in the 2nd district to representing 457,000 people in the 9th district. He explicitly references this change in an annotation next to a paragraph regarding the increased responsibilities of Representatives due to population growth.

Title: Announcement for television release, March 30, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-010963
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-03-30, 1965-03-30
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing the testimony of the Comptroller General, Joseph Campbell, and cost savings from the efforts of Congressman Jack Brooks.

Title: Architectural News Magazine article, March 1, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-011069
Creator: American Institute of Architects
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Press
Dates: 1972-03-01, 1972-03-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Magazine Article about Jack Brooks and his efforts to pass the Architect and Engineers Selection Act

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
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.

Title: Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, March 16, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010931
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-03-16, 1966-03-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks that discusses the growing use of computers in government, government spending and budgeting, Public Law 89-306, and the problem of compatibility.

Title: Article in Professional Engineer Magazine, January 1, 1973
Identifier: camh-dob-010261
Creator: Lunch, Milton F., National Society of Professional Engineers
Topic: Architects and engineers, Press, Legislation
Dates: 1973-01-01, 1973-01-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article by Milton F. Lunch published in Professional Engineer Magazine

Title: Article, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010926
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Article about Jack Brooks with an unknown author and unknown date, titled "The Congressman and the Computer." The article states that Congressman Jack Brooks has "carved out a name for himself "as the leading expert and exponent on electronic data processing in Congress." The article outlines efforts made by Brooks regarding computer legislation and modern applications in government and society.

Title: Award Acceptance Speech by Congressman Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010235
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1974
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An award acceptance speech by Congressman Jack Brooks as he is recognized for his continued support to architectural and enginneering professionals. The attached pink slip includes names of important architects and engineer representatives

Title: Bill H.R. 404, January 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-011020
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-01-03, 1969-01-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The bill H.R. 404, which amended the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, and allows the Comptroller General of the United States to begin establishing information and data processing systems.

Title: Blanket Letter from Congressman Jack Brooks to architect and engineering representatives, February 12, 1973
Identifier: camh-dob-010262
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Letters, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1973-02-12, 1973-02-12
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Jack Brooks's to many architect and engineering professionals in acknowledgement of their years of efforts dedicated to the passage of the bill.

Title: Breakdown of voting on Brooks motion to strike Title II from the Public Works Conference report, January 29, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-002028
Topic: Legislation, United States Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Dates: 1976-01-29
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A breakdown of voting on Jack Brooks's motion to strike a section of the Public Works Conference report.

Title: Brooks' architect and engineer bill gains House committee approval, June 14, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-002025
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1972-06-14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: News release from Jack Brooks announcing that his proposed legislation allowing the government to select the most qualified architects and engineers for federal projects was approved by the Government Operations Committee.

Title: Brooks architect/engineer selection bill approved by Congress, news release, October 14, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-002238
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1972-10-14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: News release announcing the approval of Jack Brooks's legislation on the bidding process for architect/engineer contracts.

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