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Title: Appointment book page, January 2, 1953
Identifier: camh-dob-002362
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1953-01-02
Box: 2007-255/745
Folder: Appointment Calendars, 1953 and 1954
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A page from Jack Brooks's appointment book showing his first meeting with the Texas Congressional delegation as a newly-elected Congressman.

Title: Article entitled "Phil Burton, a positive powerhouse" in the San Francisco Sunday Examiner and Chronicle, November 14, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001667
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-11-14
Box: 2007-255/359
Folder: 289.18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article by Tom Eastham endorsing Congressman Phillip Burton to be the next House Majority Leader. Burton was one of four candidates, which included Congressmen Jim Wright and Richard Bolling, and House Majority Whip John McFall. Burton ultimately lost to Jim Wright by a single vote. This article was attached to a letter from Congressman Charles Rose to Brooks, endorsing Burton for Majority Leader.

Title: Calendar, January 5, 1959 - January 11, 1959
Identifier: camh-dob-001903
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1959-01-11
Box: 2007-255/743
Folder: Brooks - Calendar
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Weekly calendar of events including the New Members Breakfast.

Title: Handwritten notes by Congressman Jack Brooks for his letter to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, undated [approximately September 1955]
Identifier: camh-dob-001677
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Dams, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1955-09
Box: 2007-255/28
Folder: 24.14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Handwritten notes attached to Brooks's September 10, 1955 typed letter to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. The notes are an outline for the final draft of the letter and indicate Johnson is in Austin, Texas. At the time, Johnson was recovering from a heart attack.

Title: Introduction of Congressman Craig Washington, January 23, 1990
Identifier: camh-dob-001491
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1990-01-23
Box: 2007-255/662
Folder: 11
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: During the Opening Day of the Second Session of the 101st Congress, Jack Brooks, Dean of the Texas delegation, officially introduces the House of Representatives to Craig Washington, the newest member of Congress who had been elected by Texas' 18th District.

Title: Invitation from Jack Brooks and the Texas Democratic Delegation to a reception honoring Jim and Betty Wright, Cannon Caucus Room, Cannon House Office Building, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001665
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1989-09-13
Box: 2007-255/661
Folder: 0.1
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The front of the invitation is a photograph of the 1989 Texas Democratic Delegation. Speaker Jim Wright is seated next to Jack Brooks.

Title: Letter from Bob Eckhardt to Barbara Jordan, March 4, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-002396
Creator: Eckhardt, Bob
Contributor: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1974-03-04
Box: 2007-255/298
Folder: 250.9
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congressman Bob Eckhardt invites Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, along with the rest of the Texas Delegation, to a luncheon at the request of Jack Brooks, who was hosting the event. The luncheon was planned for the Texas Delegation to connect with Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe, who was visiting Washington D.C.

Title: Letter from Charles Rose to Jack Brooks, November 30, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001666
Creator: Rose, Charles G., 1939-2012
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-11-30
Box: 2007-255/359
Folder: 289.18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Charlie Rose with an enclosed copy of an article from the San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle endorsing Phillip Burton for House Majority Leader [camh-dob-001667]. Rose tells Congressman Brooks that Burton is "the only candidate who has the legislative background, the political savvy, and the pragmatic approach to issues to give our new President the support he needs."

Title: Letter from David R. Obey, Lloyd Meeds, and Norman E. D'Amours to Carl Albert, June 22, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001289
Creator: Obey, David R., Meeds, Lloyd, 1927-2011, D'Amours, Norman E.
Contributor: Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-06-22
Box: 2007-255/359
Folder: 289.1
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Charman David R. Obey and task force members Lloyd Meeds and Norman E. D'Amours to Speaker of the House Carl Albert. Albert had appointed the Task Force on House Accounts on June 4, 1976 to provide recommendations on reducing government costs and inefficiencies.

Title: Letter from George Mahon to Jack Brooks, November 15, 1961
Identifier: camh-dob-001340
Creator: Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1961-11-15
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.8
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Congressman George Mahon to Jack Brooks clearing up Mahon's comments quoted in a Robert Allen column regarding Sam Rayburn and his potential successor. Rayburn died November 16, 1961.

Title: Letter from Hubert Humphrey to Jack Brooks, May 24, 1968
Identifier: camh-dob-001606
Creator: Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1968-05-24
Box: 2007-255/167
Folder: 150.7
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Vice President Hubert Humphrey thanks Jack Brooks for campaigning for him at the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers International Union Meeting, describing him as the "best salesman" he has. Humphrey was running for president in the Democratic presidential primary.

Title: Letter from Jack Brooks to Lyndon B. Johnson, September 10, 1955
Identifier: camh-dob-001007
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Dams, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1955-09-10
Box: 2007-255/28
Folder: 24.14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typewritten letter from Jack Brooks to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson wishing him a healthy recovery in reference to the heart attack Johnson suffered in July 1955. Brooks expresses gratitude for Johnson's role in passing Brooks's McGee Bend Dam legislation through the Senate, and expresses his belief that Johnson will do great things once he has physically recovered.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to the president of Common Cause, November 23, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001674
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Common Cause (U.S.)
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-11-23
Box: 2007-255/359
Folder: 289.18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Jim Wright responding to a questionnaire sent out by Common Cause. Wright's answers are included. The Democratic caucus in the House elected Wright Majority Leader on December 6, 1976.

Title: Letter from John Conyers, Jr. to Jack Brooks, January 18, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-001385
Creator: Conyers, John, Jr., 1929-
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1965-01-18
Box: 2007-255/125
Folder: 118.9
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: John Conyers, Jr., a freshman Congressman, thanks Jack Brooks for supporting Conyers's nomination to the Judiciary Committee.

Title: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Jack Brooks, January 28, 1954
Identifier: camh-dob-000928
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1954-01-28
Box: 2007-255/12
Folder: 7.38
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Senator Lyndon B. Johnson thanks Jack Brooks for a compliment he gave to Lady Bird Johnson. The letter also discusses Senator Johnson's upcoming reelection.

Title: Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to Jack Brooks, September 22, 1955
Identifier: camh-dob-001574
Creator: Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Gratitude
Dates: 1955-09-22
Box: 2007-255/43
Folder: White House Correspondence & VIP, 1950-1968
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson thanking Brooks for his work as a member of the Texas delegation.

Title: Letter from Phillip Burton to Jack Brooks, June 7, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001295
Creator: Burton, Phillip
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-06-07
Box: 2007-255/359
Folder: 289.18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Phillip Burton to Jack Brooks reminding him of his intention to seek candidacy for House Majority Leader. This comes in the aftermath of Speaker Carl Albert announcing his retirement, and Majority Leader Tip O'Neill's intention to seek the Speakership. A handwritten note at the bottom says "Thanks for your kind thoughts." Burton ultimately lost the Majority Leader candidacy to Jim Wright by one vote [camh-dob-001293].

Title: Letter from Prentiss Walker to Jack Brooks, September 22, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-001387
Creator: Walker, Prentiss, 1917-1998
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1965-09-22
Box: 2007-255/125
Folder: 118.1
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congressman Prentiss Walker of Mississippi thanks Jack Brooks for supporting a motion to dismiss a Contest of Election for Mississippi's five congressional delegates. Contesting the election was spearheaded by the Mississippi Freedom Party in an effort to unseat the all white, pro-segregation delegation elected by the official Mississippi Democratic Party, which only allowed white people to vote.

Title: Letter from Richard Bolling to Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001676
Creator: Bolling, Richard, 1916-1991
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Box: 2007-255/359
Folder: 289.18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Richard Bolling announcing his intent to declare himself a candidate for House Majority Leader and asking Jack Brooks for his support.

Title: Letter from Richard Bolling to the president of Common Cause, November 23, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001670
Creator: Bolling, Richard, 1916-1991
Contributor: Common Cause (U.S.)
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1976-11-23
Box: 2007-255/359
Folder: 289.18
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congressman Richard Bolling's response to David Cohen, enclosing his answers to the Common Cause Questionnaire for House candidates for Majority Leader [camh-dob-001671].

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