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Title
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Beaumont Enterprise, June 25, 1970 -- Editorial, Congressmen Back Bentsen
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001684
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1970-06-25
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Letter from a Beaumont KFDM television and radio station executive to Jack Brooks, January 18, 1960
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001698
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Radio broadcasting, Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1960-01-18
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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 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.
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Title
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Letter from a Beaumont lawyer to Jack Brooks, January 29, 1960
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001071
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1960-01-29
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Letter from a Beaumont lawyer to Jack Brooks, June 5, 1961.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001498
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1961-06-05
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, March 23, 1956.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001084
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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African Americans--Civil Rights, Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1956-03-23
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Letter from a friend to Jack Brooks, June 16, 1954
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001780
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1954-06-16
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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 George T. Camp, a friend of Jack Brooks's, regarding Jack Neal, Brooks's likely opponent in the 1954 Democratic primary.
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Letter from a supporter to Jack Brooks, May 10, 1995
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002373
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1995-05-10
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Letter from Democratic National Congressional Committee to Congresspeople, June 29, 1962
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001354
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1962-06-29
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Invitation from Michael Kirwan, Chairman of the Democratic National Congressional Committee, regarding the program of an upcoming conference.
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Title
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Letter from Ed Edmondson to Jack Brooks, July 10, 1962.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001086
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Creator
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Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1962-07-10
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Form letter from Ed Edmondson soliciting responses from congressmembers to notify the committee of their availability for campaign appearances and speeches.
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Letter from Hubert Humphrey to Jack Brooks, January 5, 1972
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001265
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Creator
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Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1972-01-05
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A letter announcing former Vice President Hubert Humphrey's candidacy for President. Humphrey asks Jack Brooks for advice and support.
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Letter from Hubert Humphrey to Jack Brooks, May 24, 1968
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001606
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Creator
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Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1968-05-24
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Letter from Hubert Humphrey to Jack Brooks, November 25, 1968
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001607
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Creator
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Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1968-11-25
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Vice President Hubert Humphrey thanks Jack Brooks for all of his work campaigning for Humphrey in his district during the 1968 presidential election, lamenting his loss of the election.
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Letter from Jack Brooks to a Beaumont TV and radio executive, January 20, 1960
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002102
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Radio broadcasting, Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1960-01-20
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter written by Jack Brooks in response to concerns about Brooks's radio broadcasts to his district and equal time requirements during the campaign.
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Letter from Jack Brooks to a constituent, April 17, 1961
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001077
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Elections, Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1961-04-17
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Jack Brooks's office replying to constituent Harriett Becker. Brooks thanks Becker for her support and expounds on the life of a Congressman and the many people who believe their support of him entitles them to special treatment. He discusses the upcoming election and the opposition he feels he is facing from people who feel he did not provide them with the special treatment they desired. Similar letter sent to other constituent correspondents.
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Letter from Jack Brooks to a local TV and radio executive, June 1, 1960
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001696
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Television programs, Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1960-06-01
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter written by Jack Brooks agreeing to suspend his television broadcasts during the campaign to avoid violating Section 315 of the Communications Act (The Equal Time Rule).
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Letter from Jack Brooks to a supporter, May 24, 1995
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002372
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1995-05-24
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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 sent by Jack Brooks in reply to Richard J. Phelps of Quincy, MA regarding his loss in the 1994 election and the impact of the media on the race.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Chairman of the Democratic National Congressional Committee, July 3, 1962
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001353
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1962-07-03
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Jack Brooks responding to an invitation from Michael Kirwan, Chairman of the Democratic National Congressional Committee, regarding an upcoming conference and Brooks's views on the issues his voters were concerned about.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Ed Edmondson, July 17, 1962.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001085
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
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Topic
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Political Campaigns, Elections
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Dates
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1962-07-17
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Reply from Brooks to fellow congressman Ed Edmondson regarding the 1962 midterm election and his campaigning for candidates up and down the ticket in his district.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Ed Edmondson, July 17, 1962.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001497
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Edmondson, Edmond Augustus, 1919-1990
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1962-07-17
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Ed Edmondson, congressman from Oklahoma, turning down an invitation to speak on behalf of other candidates. Brooks announces his intention to focus on the Second District and describes his work in flipping the district from majority Eisenhower to majority Kennedy.
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Edward Brooks and family, November 2, 1963.
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001565
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Brooks, Edward
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
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Dates
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1963-11-02
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Jack Brooks to his brother and family detailing Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson's visit to Beaumont and other news.