- Studtman Photo Service, 19th & Lavaca, Austin (x)
- Broadside collection, Eberstadt collection (x)
- circa 1950-1960 (x)
- Wright, Jim, 1922-2015 (x)
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Title
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C-SPAN appearance notes regarding allegation against Jim Wright, April 10, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001482
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Jones, Bill
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-04-19
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The notes discuss Representative Newt Gingrich and his allegations of misconduct against Speaker of the House Jim Wright, as well as other topics. The notes were either written by Jack Brooks or Bill Jones, Brooks's aide.
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Title
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Copy of a House of Representatives resolution regarding peace in Vietnam, November 3, 1969
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001216
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Topic
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Vietnam War (1961-1975), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1969-11-03
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Box
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2007-255/185
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Folder
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169.38
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A copy of the House of Representatives resolution supporting President Nixon and his efforts to negotiate a just peace in Vietnam. This resolution copy was attached to Jim Wright's November 3, 1969 letter to Jack Brooks [camh-dob-00138], in addition to a list of fifty Democratic co-sponsors [camh-dob-001217].
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Title
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Democratic Caucus Majority Leader Vote, December 6, 1976
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001293
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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.), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1976-12-06
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.18
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks's handwritten notes keeping track of the vote count for the Democratic Caucus House Majority Leader. The first vote was between Richard Bolling, Phillip Burton, Jim Wright, and John McFall. McFall was eliminated after the first vote, and Bolling was eliminated after the second vote. Jim Wright ultimately beat Phillip Burton by one vote, 148-147, to become House Majority Leader. Wright would later succeed Tip O'Neill as Speaker of the House in 1987.
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Title
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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
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001665
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1989-09-13
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The front of the invitation is a photograph of the 1989 Texas Democratic Delegation. Speaker Jim Wright is seated next to Jack Brooks.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Jim Wright, December 11, 1979
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001308
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Topic
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Thank-you notes
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Dates
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1979-12-11
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Box
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2007-255/441
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Folder
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355.7
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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 Jack Brooks to thank Congressman Jim Wright for sending him a branding iron in remembrance of Brooks's attendance at an event in Fort Worth honoring Wright's twenty-five years of Congressional service.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Ralph Yarborough, July 10, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001479
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-07-10
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks thanks former Senator Ralph Yarborough for supporting Brooks's attempts to defend Speaker of the House Jim Wright during the scandal that ultimately led to his resignation. He also discusses the new Speaker, Tom Foley.
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Title
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, August 15, 1979
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001305
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Invitation cards
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Dates
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1979-08-15
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Box
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2007-255/441
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Folder
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355.7
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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 Congressman Jim Wright inviting Jack Brooks to an event honoring Wright's twenty-five years in Congress being held in his district in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Title
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, July 27, 1957
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001130
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Dates
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1957-07-27
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Box
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2007-255/59
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Folder
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41.19
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Congressman Jim Wright's response to Jack Brooks's inquiry about the origin of "Rebel Yells" for a Confederate Homecoming being planned in Kountze, Texas. Wright describes some of the history behind Rebel Yells and says he thinks the celebration in Kountze will be a "Howling success."
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Title
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, November 10, 1994
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002436
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Elections, Friendship
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Dates
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1994-11-10
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Box
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2007-255/745
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Folder
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Support, Letters received on JB's leaving office
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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 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.
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Title
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, November 3, 1969
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001138
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Vietnam War (1961-1975), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1969-11-03
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Box
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2007-255/185
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Folder
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169.38
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks enclosing a copy of their resolution [camh-dob-001216] with a list of fifty Democratic sponsors [camh-dob-001217]. A handwritten note from Wright says, "Jack, I think you'll agree that this is a pretty fair cross section for a starter..." The Resolution is an affirmation from Congress that it supports President Nixon's efforts to negotiate a "just peace" in Vietnam.
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Title
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, October 30, 1979
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001307
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Thank-you notes
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Dates
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1979-10-30
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Box
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2007-255/441
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Folder
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355.7
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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 Congressman Jim Wright thanking Jack Brooks for attending an event honoring Wrights twenty-five years in Congress.
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Title
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Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, September 16, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001664
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Friendship
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Dates
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1989-09-16
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A handwritten letter from former Speaker Jim Wright thanking Jack Brooks on behalf of himself and his wife, Betty, for the farewell reception in Washington, D.C. on September 13, 1989. Wright also expresses gratitude for Charlotte Brooks's presentation of flowers for Betty, and for Brooks's office staff, including Sharon Matts, who made the reception possible.
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Title
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Letter from Jim Wright to the president of Common Cause, November 23, 1976
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001674
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Creator
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Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
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Contributor
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Common Cause (U.S.)
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1976-11-23
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Box
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2007-255/359
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Folder
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289.18
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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 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.
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Title
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Letter from Maury Maverick to Jack Brooks, May 21, 1961
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001882
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Creator
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Maverick, Maury, 1921-2003
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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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1961-05-21
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Box
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2007-255/16
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Folder
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Maury Maverick
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A short, handwritten letter from Maury Maverick, Jr. letting Jack Brooks know Maverick would be endorsing William Blakely in the race to fill the Senate seat vacated by Lyndon B. Johnson's election to the Vice Presidency. The note includes speculation on the possibility of Jim Wright running for Governor with Dolph Briscoe.
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Title
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Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Jack Brooks, June 8, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001480
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Creator
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Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-06-08
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Former Senator Ralph Yarborough criticizes Speaker of the House Jim Wright for being defensive during calls for his impeachment. He thanks Jack Brooks for giving Wright advice during the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Wright's alleged misconduct.
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Title
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Letter from the Speaker's Chief of Staff to Jack Brooks, April 21, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001563
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Thank-you notes, United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1989-04-21
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.15
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A note from Marshall Lynam, Chief of Staff to Speaker Jim Wright, thanking Brooks for cigars he gave Lyman. He also thanks Brooks for his kind words to the media about Jim Wright and calls Brooks a loyal friend. This was sent amidst the aftermath of the ethics investigation that led to Wright announcing his resignation as Speaker of the House one month later, on May 31, 1989.
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Title
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Notes regarding Jim Wrights' book sales, [1989]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001483
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Jones, Bill
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The notes discuss allegations of misconduct against Speaker of the House Jim Wright in relation to his book sales. The notes were either written by Jack Brooks or Bill Jones, Brooks's aide.
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Photograph of Jack Brooks and Texas Congressional Delegation, March 3, 1959
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002483
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1959-03-03
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Box
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2007-255/750
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Folder
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Texas Cong Men Meeting 3-3-59
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Black and white photograph of Jack Brooks with members of the Texas Congressional delegation including Sam Rayburn, Jim Wright, and Lyndon B. Johnson. The photograph is autographed to Brooks by Johnson who writes: "To Jack Brooks with high regard Lyndon Johnson."
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Photograph of Jack Brooks, Jim Wright, and Michael Dukakis, May 1988
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002468
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1988-05
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Box
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2007-255/757
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Folder
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5/88 JB w/Dukakis/Jim Wright in Capital
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Color photograph of Jack Brooks with Speaker Jim Wright and Governor Michael Dukakis in the Capitol.
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Photograph of Jack Brooks, Jim Wright, and Tom Foley, May 31, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002478
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Resignation from office
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Dates
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1989-05-31
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Box
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2007-255/757
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Folder
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Spkr Jim Wright Resignation w/Wright and New Spkr Tom Foley 5/31/89
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Color photograph of Jack Brooks with Speaker Jim Wright and incoming Speaker Tom Foley on the day Wright tendered his resignation as Speaker in a speech on the House floor. Tom Foley was elected Speaker upon Wright's exit.