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Title: 8th Annual Bull Roast, Friday, June 9, 1989, Beaumont Hilton Hotel, "El Toro" Congressman Jack Brooks
Identifier: camh-dob-001651
Dates: 1989-06-09
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A program for a roast of Jack Brooks, including cartoons depicting Brooks as a matador. It includes the names of the roasters.

Title: An Act, Public Law 92-582, October 27, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-011096
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Legislation
Dates: 1972-10-27, 1972-10-27
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Distributable print of Public Law 92-582, the Architect and Engineer Selection Act.

Title: ADP Equipment, Hearings, Government Ops, 89th Congress, Ist Session on 4845, March 3, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-011016
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Court proceedings
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Hearings held on automatic data processing equipment by the House Government Operations Committee in the 89th Congress, Ist Session, on bill H.R.4845.

Title: ADP Hearings photo of Jack Brooks, Dante Fascell, Edmund Buckley, Edward Gurney, March 31, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-011030
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Photographs
Dates: 1965-03-31, 1965-03-31
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A black and white photo of Jack Brooks, Dante Fascell, Edmund Buckley, and Edward Gurney at the hearings for automatic data processing.

Title: Advance notice form for construction companies to prepare bid proposals for the Sabine-Neches waterway project, February 19, 1960
Identifier: camh-dob-001458
Topic: Intracoastal waterways
Dates: 1960-02-19
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The form outlines the scope and estimated cost of the Sabine-Neches waterway project.

Title: Amendment to H.R. 6219, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-002395
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, Elections
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks enclosed the proposed amendment with a letter he wrote to Peter Rodino. The amendment was intended to avoid penalizing states like Texas that had already ratified bilingual ballots.

Title: The American Institute of Architects Government Affairs Review, April 1, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-011195
Creator: American Institute of Architects
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Press
Dates: 1970-04-01, 1970-04-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The American Institute of Architects Government Affairs Review with a guest column by Jack Brooks and discussion of Architect and Engineer procurement bill.

Title: American Institute of Architects Newsletter, March 24, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-011083
Creator: American Institute of Architects
Topic: Architects and engineers, Press
Dates: 1972-03-24, 1972-03-24
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: MEMO: Newsletter of The American Institute of Architects #446 March 24, 1972 desribing testimony by Architects and Engineers in support of the Brooks Bill. Includes two pictures and an article about Brooks's efforts.

Title: Annotated map from Army Corp of Engineers depicting the improvements needed for the Sabine Neches waterway, circa 1953
Identifier: camh-dob-001455
Topic: United States--Sabine-Neches Waterway, Intracoastal waterways
Dates: 1953
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The map, originally printed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1938, depicts the Sabine-Neches waterway and the surrounding area. The locations of proposed improvements to the waterway are marked in red pencil.

Title: Announcement for television release, March 30, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-010963
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1965-03-30, 1965-03-30
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A Congressional press release announcing the testimony of the Comptroller General, Joseph Campbell, and cost savings from the efforts of Congressman Jack Brooks.

Title: Appointment calendar, November 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-001006
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1963-11
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's personal appointment calendar, notably indicating plans for President John F. Kennedy's tour of Texas, including those on November 22, 1963, when President Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. On the following days, Brooks noted "JFK Body in repose," "JFK Body to Capitol," and "JFK Funeral".

Title: Architectural News Magazine article, March 1, 1972
Identifier: camh-dob-011069
Creator: American Institute of Architects
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government, Press
Dates: 1972-03-01, 1972-03-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Magazine Article about Jack Brooks and his efforts to pass the Architect and Engineers Selection Act

Title: Armed Forces Comptroller, Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, April 1, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010921
Creator: American Society of Military Comptrollers
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-04-01, 1966-04-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks titled "The Growing Use of Electronic Data Processing in Government." In the article Brooks discusses ways that the computer will allow the government to manage social and economic challenges, and the importance of coordination and compatibility across government departments. Brooks also states that Public Law 89-306, which provides "government-wide coordination in acquisition and use of electronic data processing," has been approved by Congress.

Title: Article by Congressman Jack Brooks, March 16, 1966
Identifier: camh-dob-010931
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1966-03-16, 1966-03-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article written by Congressman Jack Brooks that discusses the growing use of computers in government, government spending and budgeting, Public Law 89-306, and the problem of compatibility.

Title: Article in Professional Engineer Magazine, January 1, 1973
Identifier: camh-dob-010261
Creator: Lunch, Milton F., National Society of Professional Engineers
Topic: Architects and engineers, Press, Legislation
Dates: 1973-01-01, 1973-01-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An article by Milton F. Lunch published in Professional Engineer Magazine

Title: Article, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010926
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Article about Jack Brooks with an unknown author and unknown date, titled "The Congressman and the Computer." The article states that Congressman Jack Brooks has "carved out a name for himself "as the leading expert and exponent on electronic data processing in Congress." The article outlines efforts made by Brooks regarding computer legislation and modern applications in government and society.

Title: Award Acceptance Speech by Congressman Jack Brooks, undated
Identifier: camh-dob-010235
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1974
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: An award acceptance speech by Congressman Jack Brooks as he is recognized for his continued support to architectural and enginneering professionals. The attached pink slip includes names of important architects and engineer representatives

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
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: Bill H.R. 16443, March 12, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-011197
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Architects and engineers, Contracts--Government
Dates: 1970-03-12, 1970-03-12
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Bill H.R. 16443, Report No. 91-1445 in the House of Representatives.

Title: Bill H.R. 404, January 3, 1969
Identifier: camh-dob-011020
Creator: United States. Congress
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1969-01-03, 1969-01-03
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The bill H.R. 404, which amended the Budget and Accounting Act of 1921, and allows the Comptroller General of the United States to begin establishing information and data processing systems.

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