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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
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 Jack Brooks to Jim Wright, December 11, 1979
Identifier: camh-dob-001308
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Topic: Thank-you notes
Dates: 1979-12-11
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: 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.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, August 15, 1979
Identifier: camh-dob-001305
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Invitation cards
Dates: 1979-08-15
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: 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.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, July 27, 1957
Identifier: camh-dob-001130
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Dates: 1957-07-27
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: 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."

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, October 30, 1979
Identifier: camh-dob-001307
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Thank-you notes
Dates: 1979-10-30
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A letter from Congressman Jim Wright thanking Jack Brooks for attending an event honoring Wrights twenty-five years in Congress.

Title: Letter from Jim Wright to Jack Brooks, September 16, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001664
Creator: Wright, Jim, 1922-2015
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Friendship
Dates: 1989-09-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: 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.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks and Texas Congressional Delegation, March 3, 1959
Identifier: camh-dob-002483
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1959-03-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: 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."

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jim Wright reception, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001662
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1989-09-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A brief speech delivered by Jack Brooks noting that the reception is to celebrate Jim Wright's 34-year career in the House of Representatives. Brooks acknowledges his 40-year personal friendship with Wright that dates back to their time together in the Texas House of Representatives. Brooks says that everyone misses Jim and Betty Wright's presence in Washington, D.C. and presents them with a lamp. Wright resigned as Speaker of the House and left office on June 6, 1989.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jim Wright's 25th anniversary dinner, Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, October 13, 1979
Identifier: camh-dob-001306
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1979-10-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A speech written for Jack Brooks to deliver at an event celebrating Congressman Jim Wright's twenty-five years in Congress. A note at the top of the speech indicates that Brooks did not use this speech. Brooks references former Speaker Sam Rayburn in the speech and predicts that Wright will follow in his footsteps.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, nomination of the Honorable Jim Wright as Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives, December 4, 1978
Identifier: camh-dob-001554
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1978-12-04
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's speech before Congress commending Jim Wright on his work as a legislator and leader. Brooks's speech was to re-nominate Wright as House Majority Leader, a position he had held since January 3, 1977.

Title: September 13, 1989, 6:45 p.m., program, reception honoring Jim & Betty Wright
Identifier: camh-dob-001663
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1989-09-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The program for the reception honoring Jim and Betty Wright. Jack Brooks organized the reception in cooperation with the Texas Democratic Delegation. Jim Wright resigned as Speaker of the House and from Congress on June 6, 1989 after serving 34 years in Congress.

Title: Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, May 31, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001561
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Scandals
Dates: 1989-05-31
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Statement released by Jack Brooks regarding Jim Wright's resignation as Speaker of the House. Brooks and Wright served in the Texas House of Representatives before being elected to Congress. Brooks declares that Wright was tried by the media rather than his colleagues and warns against the weaponization of partisanship. Wright announced his intent to resign on May 31, 1989. He left Congress on June 30, 1989 and was replaced as Speaker by Congressman Tom Foley.