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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
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.

Title: December 18, 1989, Program for Congressman Jack Brooks
Identifier: camh-dob-001564
Topic: Gratitude
Dates: 1989-12-18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: 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.

Title: Letter from Bryce Harlow to Jack Brooks, December 26, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-001137
Creator: Harlow, Bryce Nathaniel, 1916-1987
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Parties
Dates: 1969-12-26
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: 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."

Title: Letter from Charles Robb to Jack Brooks, November 10, 1994
Identifier: camh-dob-002437
Creator: Robb, Charles S.
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Elections
Dates: 1994-11-10
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Senator Charles Robb of Virginia to Jack Brooks expressing his condolences over Brooks's electoral defeat. Robb, the former Governor of Virginia, is the husband of Lynda Bird Johnson, the daughter of President B. Lyndon Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson.

Title: Letter from Dolph Briscoe to Jack Brooks, March 13, 1964
Identifier: camh-dob-001131
Creator: Briscoe, Dolph
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, Screwworm--Control
Dates: 1964-03-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: 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.

Title: Letter from executive director of the Edna Gladney Home to Charlotte Brooks, March 12, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-001770
Contributor: Brooks, Charlotte Collins, 1935-2014
Topic: Moody Foundation (Galveston, Tex.)
Dates: 1970-03-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Ruby Lee Piester, executive director of the Edna Gladney Home, thanking Charlotte Brooks for welcoming Piester during a recent home visit with the Brooks family. Piester asks Mrs. Brooks to pass on her thanks to Jack Brooks for his advice regarding the Moody Foundation.

Title: Letter from Jack Brooks to Bryce Harlow, December 24, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-001136
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Harlow, Bryce Nathaniel, 1916-1987
Topic: Parties
Dates: 1969-12-24
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Copy of a handwritten letter from Brooks asking Harlow to tell President Nixon that his Christmas party was very nice. Although Brooks was unable to attend, Charlotte Brooks took Jeb, age two, who had a "wonderful visit with Santa Claus."

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, November 10, 1994
Identifier: camh-dob-002436
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Elections, Friendship
Dates: 1994-11-10
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks commiserating on his electoral defeat and offering advice on life after Congressional service. Wright represented the 12th congressional district of Texas from 1955-1989 when he resigned his Speakership.

Title: Note from Lyndon B. Johnson to Jack Brooks, August 28, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-001571
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Friendship, Birthdays
Dates: 1970-08-28
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Note from former President Lyndon B. Johnson thanking Brooks and his family for their birthday wishes.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks and Charlotte Brooks, November 19, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-002465
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1987-11-19
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Black and white photograph of Jack Brooks with his wife Charlotte Brooks posing in front of a portrait of Jack Brooks.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks and Charlotte Brooks, November 5, 1968
Identifier: camh-dob-002516
Topic: Elections
Dates: 1968-11-05
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Black and white photograph of Jack Brooks and his wife Charlotte Brooks waiting for election results with unidentified companions.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks and Charlotte Brooks, September 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-002464
Topic: Parties
Dates: 1987-09
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Color photograph of Jack Brooks with his wife Charlotte Brooks aboard the Presidential yacht Sequoia.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks and Charlotte Brooks with others, March 10, 1992
Identifier: camh-dob-002548
Topic: Elections
Dates: 1992-03-10
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Color photograph of Jack Brooks and his wife Charlotte Brooks awaiting the results of the primary election at an election night party in Beaumont. They are surrounded by friends and supporters.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks, Charlotte Brooks, and Tip O'Neill, March 15, 1987
Identifier: camh-dob-002456
Topic: Parties
Dates: 1987-03-15
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Color photograph of Jack Brooks with his wife Charlotte Brooks and Speaker Tip O'Neill at a St. Patrick's Day party.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Tribute in His Honor, Port Arthur, Texas, Saturday, May 20, 1995
Identifier: camh-dob-000994
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1995-05-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's remarks with handwritten notes expressing gratitude to his friends, colleagues, and family in attendance. Brooks focuses on his successful career with his colleagues and his concern about single-issue voting happening in the United States. He concludes by expressing gratitude to his family, including his children, Jeb, Kate, and Kimberly, and particularly his wife, Charlotte, for their support and understanding throughout his career.

Title: Speech roasting Jack Brooks, speaker unknown, undated [June 9, 1989]
Identifier: camh-dob-001652
Topic: United States. Congress, Speeches
Dates: 1989-06-09
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A speech delivered at a roast of Jack Brooks by one of his friends with jokes about his personal and professional life. Topics include his childhood in Beaumont, his time at Lamar College and the University of Texas at Austin, his time in the Marine Corps, his career in Congress, and his wife, Charlotte Brooks. Though the speech does not list a speaker, a handwritten note from Brooks's friend, Charles Turco, is attached [camh-dob-001653] and his name is listed in the program [camh-dob-001651].

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