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Title: Beaumont Enterprise, June 25, 1970 -- Editorial, Congressmen Back Bentsen
Identifier: camh-dob-001684
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1970-06-25
Box: 2007-255/216
Folder: 190.63
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An editorial that ran in the Beaumont Enterprise announcing that a majority of the Texas Democratic Delegation endorsed candidate Lloyd Bentsen for U.S. Senate. Only Congressman Bob Eckhardt of Houston declined to sign the statement. The editorial notes that Jack Brooks was the Whip of the Texas delegation and his support would be key.

Title: Declaration of Democratic Support, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001361
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.39
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Copy of unsigned declaration of support from Jefferson County Democrats sent to John Connally.

Title: Democratic Candidates' Campaign Conference Schedule, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001357
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.39
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Schedule of events for the Democratic Candidates' Campaign Conference in July 1962. Red checkmarks may denote events of interest to Jack Brooks or his staff.

Title: Draft of Declaration of Democratic Support, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001362
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.39
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Annotated draft of declaration of support for John Connally from Jefferson County Democrats.

Title: Draft of introductory remarks delivered by Jack Brooks for Dolph Briscoe at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE convention, March 3, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-001374
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1972-03-03
Box: 2007-255/267
Folder: 33
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: During Dolph Briscoe's campaign for Governor of Texas, Jack Brooks introduced him at the Texas AFL-CIO convention. The speech is annotated by Brooks.

Title: Handwritten draft remarks, undated [September 1963]
Identifier: camh-dob-001311
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns
Dates: 1963-09
Box: 2007-255/139
Folder: LBJ Visit 9-28+29-63
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Handwritten draft of introductory remarks delivered by Jack Brooks when Vice President Lyndon Johnson and Second Lady Lady Bird Johnson visited the South Texas State Fairgrounds. This was the first visit by a sitting Vice President to the Second Congressional District of Texas.

Title: Handwritten note regarding correspondence with local political figure, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-001367
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.39
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Handwritten note from office staff regarding correspondence from A.C. Shirley, Precinct Chairman in Orange, TX.

Title: Handwritten notes, [February 1968]
Identifier: camh-dob-002380
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1968-02
Box: 2007-255/312
Folder: 264.1
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Handwritten notes discussing individuals important to Dolph Briscoe's campaign for Governor of Texas during the 1968 primary. Briscoe lost in 1968, but ran again in 1972 and was elected Governor.

Title: The Houston Chronicle voters guide questionnaire - general election, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-002200
Topic: Political Campaigns
Dates: 1972
Box: 2007-255/124
Folder: Brooks Speeches, 1965-1974
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Copy of Jack Brooks's answers to the Houston Chronicle's voters guide questionnaire.

Title: Identification card of Jack Brooks for the Democratic National Convention, 1976
Identifier: camh-dob-001292
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1976
Box: 2007-255/359
Folder: 289.13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's identification card for the 1976 Democratic National Convention in New York City. It includes his picture and signature. Brooks is designated as a "Hall of Fame" passholder with VIP lounge access.

Title: Introduction of Senator Ralph Yarborough by Congressman Jack Brooks, Yarborough appreciation dinner, July 23, 1964, Beaumont
Identifier: camh-dob-002364
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. Senate., Political Campaigns
Dates: 1964-07-23
Box: 2007-255/745
Folder: 1964 Speeches
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A typed copy of a speech delivered by Jack Brooks in Beaumont, TX at an event honoring Senator Ralph Yarborough. The speech includes handwritten names and underlinings. Brooks puts his support behind Yarborough in the upcoming election and highlights the importance of Congressional support for President Lyndon B. Johnson's agenda.

Title: Issues that the press might ask Jack Brooks, October 20, 1988
Identifier: camh-dob-001661
Topic: Political Campaigns, Gun control
Dates: 1988-10-20
Box: 2007-255/661
Folder: 0.6
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A list of key issues with handwritten notes pertaining to the 1988 Presidential Election and Jack Brooks's opinion on those issues and the candidates. In his answers, Brooks criticizes the Reagan-Bush Administration and demonstrates his support for Governor Mike Dukakis and Senator Lloyd Bentsen. The list of issues includes: The Economy; Trade Deficit; Budget Deficit; Election Polls; Social Security; Gun Control; Crime; National Defense; Central America.

Title: Jack Brooks campaign sign, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-002589
Topic: Political Campaigns
Box: 4N81a
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Campaign sign for a Jack Brooks congressional campaign. Brooks had previously represented the second district, but after re-districting he represented the ninth district from 1967-1995.

Title: Letter from a Beaumont KFDM television and radio station executive to Jack Brooks, January 18, 1960
Identifier: camh-dob-001698
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Radio broadcasting, Political Campaigns
Dates: 1960-01-18
Box: 2007-255/72
Folder: 62.28
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from C.B. Locke informing Jack Brooks of potential issues they might encounter regarding his regular KFDM reports. According to Section 315 of the Communications Act and the latest interpretation of the F.C.C., stations must provide equal time for all candidates for political office.

Title: Letter from a Beaumont lawyer to Jack Brooks, January 29, 1960
Identifier: camh-dob-001071
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Elections
Dates: 1960-01-29
Box: 2007-255/73
Folder: 63.32c
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Beaumont lawyer and local political operative George Camp outlining efforts to support Lyndon Johnson's bid for the Presidency as well as political information and gossip in Brooks's district.

Title: Letter from a Beaumont lawyer to Jack Brooks, June 5, 1961.
Identifier: camh-dob-001498
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1961-06-05
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.4
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Benjamin D. Orgain thanking Jack Brooks for his work on behalf of William Blakley's campaign for a full-term as a United States Senator representing Texas following his appointment to complete Lyndon B. Johnson's term.

Title: Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, March 23, 1956.
Identifier: camh-dob-001084
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: African Americans--Civil Rights, Political Campaigns
Dates: 1956-03-23
Box: 2007-255/27
Folder: 23.26
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Constituent Travis Price of Center, TX writes to Jack Brooks about district events. Price references the Southern Manifesto and the fact Brooks didn't sign.

Title: Letter from a friend to Jack Brooks, June 16, 1954
Identifier: camh-dob-001780
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1954-06-16
Box: 2007-255/11
Folder: Personal - Camp, George T.
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from George T. Camp, a friend of Jack Brooks's, regarding Jack Neal, Brooks's likely opponent in the 1954 Democratic primary.

Title: Letter from a supporter to Jack Brooks, May 10, 1995
Identifier: camh-dob-002373
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Elections
Dates: 1995-05-10
Box: 2007-255/745
Folder: Campaign, 1994 and CRIJB Reports
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Richard J. Phelps of Quincy, MA lamenting Jack Brooks's loss in the 1994 election and disappointment with Steve Stockman who won the seat.

Title: Letter from Democratic National Congressional Committee to Congresspeople, June 29, 1962
Identifier: camh-dob-001354
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1962-06-29
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.39
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Invitation from Michael Kirwan, Chairman of the Democratic National Congressional Committee, regarding the program of an upcoming conference.

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