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Title
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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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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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Copy of letter from Jack Brooks to Lady Bird Johnson, August 3, 1967
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001569
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Johnson, Lady Bird, 1912-2007
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Topic
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Trees, Care of
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Dates
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1967-08-03
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Box
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2007-255/43
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Folder
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General: Johnson '70
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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 letter from Jack Brooks to Lady Bird Johnson regarding the trees on her property in Alabama.
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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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Title
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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 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, November 30, 1959
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001688
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Crime
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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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Letter from Bennie Collins to Jack Brooks inquiring about the arrest of his neighbor, Foster Provo's son Clarence on a breaking and entering charge.
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Title
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Letter from a student to Jack Brooks, November 21, 1959
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001066
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Legislation, United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1959-11-21
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Box
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2007-255/73
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Folder
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62.36
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from a student, Norma Sebastian of Port Arthur, TX, asking Jack Brooks for his opinion on a proposed bill for her youth group's model congress.
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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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Title
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Letter from Dolph Briscoe, Sr. to Jack Brooks, June 23, 1954
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001128
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Creator
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Briscoe, Sr., Dolph
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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
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Dates
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1954-06-23
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Box
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2007-255/59
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Folder
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41.8
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A personal letter from Dolph Briscoe, Sr. thanking Jack Brooks for a book on grasses that he could use to identify grasses on his ranch. He mentions his wife and his son's family and says he is doing well. He predicts that Brooks will be in Congress a long time and that he will make "a very fine representative for our country."
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Title
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Letter from Dolph Briscoe to Jack Brooks, April 2, 1964
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001299
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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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Topic
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Clocks and watches--Collectors and collecting
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Dates
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1964-04-02
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Box
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2007-255/117
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Folder
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93.4
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A letter from Dolph Briscoe thanking Jack Brooks for the clock he gave to Briscoe's wife, Janey. Briscoe complains that Mrs. Briscoe placed the clock in their bedroom and the chimes are hard to live with.
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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 Dolph Briscoe to Jack Brooks, July 18, 1953
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001129
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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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Topic
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Cattle
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Dates
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1953-07-18
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Box
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2007-255/59
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Folder
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41.8
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A personal typewritten letter from Dolph Briscoe Jr. to Jack Brooks updating him about his family and his cattle business.
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Title
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Letter from Dolph Briscoe to Jack Brooks, March 13, 1964
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001131
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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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Topic
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Legislation, Screwworm--Control
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Dates
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1964-03-13
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Box
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2007-255/117
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Folder
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93.4
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A personal letter from Dolph Briscoe, Jr. thanking Jack Brooks for his and Charlotte Brooks's hospitality during Dolph and Janey Briscoe's recent trip to Washington, D.C. He says his wife is still thrilled to have visited with President Lyndon B. Johnson and insists on bringing her framed Presidential coin and picture with the President everywhere they go. Briscoe also mentions a meeting about the Screwworm Program in Mexico.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to a Beaumont resident, February 28, 1955
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001009
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Citizenship--Study and teaching
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Dates
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1955-02-28
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Box
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2007-255/28
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Folder
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25.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Typewritten letter from Jack Brooks responding to a resident of Beaumont, James M. Deans, studying for his American citizenship test. Brooks personally bought him a copy of "Our Constitution and Government" from the Government Printing Office to help him study and said it was a pleasure to help folks like Mr. Deans become American citizens.
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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, December 10, 1959
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001689
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Crime
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Dates
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1959-12-10
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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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Response letter from Jack Brooks to his constituent, Foster Provo about his son's arrest, December 10, 1959