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Title: 1987 Brooks 12 D.S. [Report on Peace Corps, with guest Sargent Shriver], 1987 Brooks 12 D.S. [Report on Peace Corps, with guest Sargent Shriver]
Identifier: dv_00173
Creator: House Recording Studio
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, Shriver, Sargent (guest)
Dates: circa 1963
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Report to voters, with Brooks interviewing Sargent Shriver, who talks about the Peace Corps, with a focus on workers and projects with Texas origins. Black and white negative picture with sound. Kodak edge code reads "circle square," which correlates to 1962.

Title: 7160 Brooks, Spot-1, 14 60, 7160 Brooks, Spot-1, 14 60
Identifier: dv_00174
Creator: Brooks, Jack
Dates: circa 1965
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Campaign ad, featuring Jack Brooks urging voters to register. Black and white negative picture with sound. Leader labels film as "Spot-2."

Title: Brooks Family, "Brooks Family"
Identifier: dv_00170
Creator: Groebli, Betty (interviewer)
Contributor: Brooks, Jack (interviewee), Brooks, Charlotte (interviewee), Brooks, Jeb, Brooks Carroll, Kate, Brooks, Kim
Dates: 1974
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Produced campaign film, featuring Jack and Charlotte Brooks, and their children Jeb, Kate, and Kimberly Grace. Focuses on the Brooks' home, family life, and hobbies, with a short section of Jack Brooks commenting on the G.I. Bill and amnesty for citizens who avoided the draft. Title cards at the beginning and end of the program note that it is a "...political advertisement paid for by the committee to re-elect Jack Brooks." Color picture with sound.

Title: Constituents and Office, Constituents and Office
Identifier: dv_00169
Creator: Brooks, Jack
Dates: circa 1965-1975
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Footage of Brooks meeting with [constituents]. Color picture, no sound.

Title: Flag Day, Flag Day
Identifier: dv_00171
Creator: Poseidon (compiler)
Dates: 1970-06-14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Produced film documenting Flag Day ceremonies at the House of Representatives, with a speech by Jack Brooks, and a presentation dramatizing the history of the U.S. Flag in Pensacola, Florida. Color picture with sound.

Title: Gonzales Report [Armando Rodriguez; Bilingual education], Gonzales Report [Armando Rodriguez; Bilingual education]
Identifier: e_hbg_0081
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Contributor: Rodriguez, Armando, 1921- (guest)
Dates: 1967-08-03
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. In this program, Gonzalez talks with educator Armando Rodriguez, the first director of the Mexican-American educational unit in the Office of Education, part of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Rodriguez outlines the purpose and functions of the unit and discusses bilingual education with Gonzalez, with a focus on training teachers and superintendents. Black and white picture, no sound. Writing on leader reads, ""Gonzalez, 14, 67."

Title: Gonzales Report [Bracero Program; Communism in Mexico], Gonzales Report [Bracero Program; Communism in Mexico]
Identifier: e_hbg_0085
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1964-02-24
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Gonzalez discusses an upcoming trip he will be taking with President Lyndon B. Johnson to meet with Adolfo López Mateos, president of Mexico. Gonzalez expresses his concern that Mexico could fall to communism, emphasizing Mexico's cultural identification with Europe, China and France. Also addresses his opposition to the Bracero Program and the importance of being present at roll calls. Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Sent from KENS-TV with "438-0318" written on the label. Writing on leader reads, "334, 0/6."

Title: Gonzales Report [Federal Flag Desecration Law; Javier Alva Orlandini], Gonzales Report [Federal Flag Desecration Law; Javier Alva Orlandini]
Identifier: e_hbg_0079
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Contributor: Alva Orlandini, Javier (guest)
Dates: 1967
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. In this program, Gonzalez explains why he could not vote for the Federal Flag Desecration Law or a bill extending the draft. Also mentions upcoming legislation for extension of the federal debt ceiling. Features guest appearances from two members of the government of Peru, including Javier Alva Orlandini, representative of Lima and future president of Peru, and Javier Diez, representative of Arequipa and engineer. Gonzalez acknowledges WOAI-TV, KENS-TV and KWEX-TV for providing airtime, and mentions a remaining San Antonio VHF station [KONO-TV?] that does not provide airtime for his weekly reports. Black and white picture with sound. Label on box reads "2991." Writing on leader reads "2991, Gonzalez - English."

Title: Gonzales Report, Gonzales Report
Identifier: e_hbg_0066
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: circa 1962-1967
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Spanish language version of weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Black and white picture with sound. Folder label notes that it is from March. Writing on leader reads "(Spanish) Gonzalez-325, 185-16."

Title: Gonzales Report, Gonzales Report
Identifier: e_hbg_0080
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1963-07-16
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. In this program, Gonzalez addresses criticism that the 88th congress is inactive, comparing it to a busy housewife being asked what she did all day. In response, Gonzalez gives a detailed account of the legislative process, commenting on a universal draft bill, the Wheat Referendum and the Trade Expansion Act. Has opening with Gonzalez sitting at his desk while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Shipping label from KENS-TV lists film as item number 438-0028. Writing on leader reads "794, Gonzalez-334-O/C [open/close]."

Title: Gonzales Report [Guantanamo Bay Naval Base], Gonzales Report [Guantanamo Bay Naval Base]
Identifier: e_hbg_0075
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: circa 1962-1967
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Presented as the second in a series of three, with continued discussion on "the cuban situation." Gonzalez states that the base has recently become an emotionally charged issue and provides an overview of the base and its history, emphasizing that the 1934 treaty gives the U.S. the right to use the base. He also talks about the implausibility of Cuba attacking the base. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "Gonzales-705, 185-12 (English)."

Title: Gonzales Report [HemisFair; Fallout with Ralph W. Yarborough], Gonzales Report [HemisFair; Fallout with Ralph W. Yarborough]
Identifier: e_hbg_0072
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1967-01-22
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Gonzalez talks about constituents he has lost to redistricting, then thanks politicians who supported bills for HemisFair, and chastises Texas politicians who did not, specifically taking issue with amendments added to the bills by Ralph W. Yarborough. This contrasts with the camaraderie between Yarborough and Gonzalez in a previous report [e_hbg_0071]. Gonzalez acknowledges KENS-TV for being the only San Antonio station renewing his weekly address for the 90th Congress session, and mentions that he is entering his fifth year of service. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "English 1651, 11, 60."

Title: Gonzales Report [HemisFair Preliminary Hearing], Gonzales Report [HemisFair Preliminary Hearing]
Identifier: e_hbg_0077
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1963-05-21
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. In this report, Gonzalez comments on a successful San Antonio River Authority hearing to test the feasibility of navigation of the San Antonio River, an early step in the HemisFair project. Gonzalez also talks about bipartisanship, a military pay increase and mentions the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Has opening with shot of United States and Texas state flag with the song "Happy Days Are Here Again" playing. Black and white picture with sound. Sent from KENS-TV with "000038-892" written on the label.

Title: Gonzales Report [Inter-American Development Bank Bill; HemisFair; San Antonio], Gonzales Report [Inter-American Development Bank Bill; HemisFair; San Antonio]
Identifier: e_hbg_0070
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: circa 1967
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Discusses hearings for the "Increased Participation by the United States in the Inter-American Development Bank" bill [H.R. 15364], which was co-sponsored by Gonzalez as part of his work for the Subcommittee on International Finance of the House Banking and Currency Committee. Outlines testimony from Father Daniel McClellan, who established credit unions in Peru, the Free Trade Union Movement and Henry Bagolian [sp] of the American & Foreign Power Co., Inc. and the Council for Latin America for Private Enterprise. Gonzalez also talks about HemisFair, San Antonio's role in cultural blending, and his pledge to bring prosperity to San Antonio. He acknowledges WOAI-TV, KENS-TV and KWEX-TV for providing airtime, and mentions that the program is recorded in the studio of the House of Representatives, and that he pays $350 a month to produce his television and radio reports. Also says that the guest for his next program will be Ambassador Sol M. Linowitz. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "2532 Gonzalez."

Title: Gonzales Report [Renegotiation Board; Viet Cong Flag Ban], Gonzales Report [Renegotiation Board; Viet Cong Flag Ban]
Identifier: e_hbg_0068
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1966-04-03
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Comments on a conference report for the daylight savings time bill, extending and strengthening the Contract Renegotiation Board (formerly known as the War Production Board) to avoid profiteering during the Vietnam War, and a future program idea for grants and aid in India proposed by Lyndon Johnson after meeting with Indira Gandhi. Gonzalez talks about applying a similar program to Latin American countries, and also talks about investigating the feasibility of a bill to outlaw the use of the Viet Cong flag in demonstrations in the United States. Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Writing on leader reads "O/C, 11."

Title: Gonzales Report [Vietnam; Easter Sunday], Gonzales Report [Vietnam; Easter Sunday]
Identifier: e_hbg_0078
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1967-03-22
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. After talking about Easter, the beauty of Southwest Texas and an appropriation bill for armed services, Gonzalez spends the rest of the program covering the Vietnam conflict, saying, "...The war in Vietnam is one of the most confusing, one of the most puzzling, one of the most enigmatic and difficult to understand situations in the history of the country...It boils down to the essential question of having faith and trust in the sincerity and the devotion and the patriotism of the national leaders." He also talks about the changing role of the U.S. as a world leader, highlights that World War II never formally ended, questions the labeling of wars as big or small and mentions recording four programs discussing Vietnam more than two years previous [1964-1965]. Gonzalez acknowledges WOAI-TV, KENS-TV and KWEX-TV for providing airtime, and mentions a remaining San Antonio VHF station [KONO-TV?] that does not provide airtime for his weekly reports. Black and white picture with sound.

Title: Gonzales Report [Vietnam], Gonzales Report [Vietnam]
Identifier: e_hbg_0069
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1965-11-13
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. This episode focuses almost entirely on the escalating Vietnam conflict. Advocates tolerance for dissent, comparing to demonstrations in the lead-up to World War II and mentioning the Veterans of Future Wars. Frames his support of the war as faith in President Lyndon Johnson and the national leadership. Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Writing on leader reads "O/C, L-11."

Title: Gonzales Report [Vietnam; HemisFair Groundbreaking], Gonzales Report [Vietnam; HemisFair Groundbreaking]
Identifier: e_hbg_0073
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1967-04-18
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Gonzalez begins the program talking about the significance of a HemisFair federal pavilion groundbreaking ceremony from the prior week, positing that "It may be the one thing that can anchor the breakthrough that we must make in coexisting in the western hemisphere with the nations that destiny has placed along our side." The rest of the program is presented as a continuation of his discussion on the conflict in Vietnam. He speaks on the problem of close-minded American critics, suggesting they may have a self-defeating psychological bias against the country. He emphasizes that "no man in his right mind seeks or desires war", but that "we may not seek a fight, we may not want a war, but we may have one thrust upon us," quoting from Hilaire Belloc's poem "The Pacifist" to back his point. On the president's leadership he says, "There are those who distrust the president. There are those who hate him. There are those who question his motives. I am not one of those." He also makes the claim that only one in ten soldiers sent to Vietnam are exposed to combat. Gonzalez acknowledges WOAI-TV, KENS-TV and KWEX-TV for providing airtime, and mentions that WOAI and KENS sometimes allow him to record his program in San Antonio. He also mentions a remaining San Antonio VHF station [KONO-TV?] that does not provide airtime for his weekly reports. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "2316 Gonzalez, 14, 60."

Title: Gonzales Report [Voter Participation], Gonzales Report [Voter Participation]
Identifier: e_hbg_0076
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1963-06-24
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. Gonzalez talks about the importance of voters participating in self-government. Outlines his positive outlook on U.S. government, stating, "I do not share the fear, the frustrations, the lack of faith in the destiny of our country. There have been darker periods in our historical development..." Also mentions civil rights. Has opening with Gonzalez sitting at his desk while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound. Leader reads, "Gonzalez-334-O/C [open and close]."

Title: Gonzales Report [Voter Participation; Poll Tax; Guantanamo Bay; Latin America], Gonzales Report [Voter Participation; Poll Tax; Guantanamo Bay; Latin America]
Identifier: e_hbg_0084
Creator: Gonzalez, Henry B.
Dates: 1964-01-09
Resource: Henry B. Gonzalez papers
Description: Weekly public address from Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez to his constituents in Bexar County, Texas. In this program, Gonzalez gives an accounting of his costs in communicating with voters through films, radio programs and newsletters, estimating that he spent 46% of his 1963 income. He estimates the cost of television and radio as $6,600, and says that less than half of that was paid for by a July 3rd, 1963 fundraising supper. He then urges voters to buy their poll tax, pointing out his opposition to the practice, but also the importance of voter participation. Mentions recently making his third visit to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, and showing pictures on the following week's program. Emphasizes importance of the trips he's making with the statement, "Latin America is in a state of ferment. There are ominous as well as hopeful signs for us in the United States." Has opening with Gonzales climbing the steps of the U.S. Capitol Building while the sounds of the Bells of Congress are heard. Black and white picture with sound.

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