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Title: Appointment calendar, November 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-001006
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1963-11
Box: 2007-255/746
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: 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: 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: First Annual Johnson-Rayburn Dinner, March 31, 1989, Houston, Texas
Identifier: camh-dob-001648
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1989-03-31
Box: 2007-255/661
Folder: 0.6
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The program for the First Annual Johnson-Rayburn Dinner honoring Jack Brooks. It features short biographies of Lyndon Johnson, Sam Rayburn, Jack Brooks, and guest speaker Joe Biden. This program is attached to Brooks's thank you speech for being honored with the award [camh-dob-001647]. The annual award tradition continues today as the Johnson-Rayburn-Richards Dinner honoring the late Ann Richards in addition to Johnson and Rayburn.

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 by Congressman Jack Brooks for his letter to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, undated [approximately September 1955]
Identifier: camh-dob-001677
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Dams, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1955-09
Box: 2007-255/28
Folder: 24.14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Handwritten notes attached to Brooks's September 10, 1955 typed letter to Senator Lyndon B. Johnson. The notes are an outline for the final draft of the letter and indicate Johnson is in Austin, Texas. At the time, Johnson was recovering from a heart attack.

Title: Introduction of President Jimmy Carter, dedication of the Jack Brooks federal building, U.S. post office and courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Saturday, June 24, 1978
Identifier: camh-dob-001555
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1978-06-24
Box: 2007-255/436
Folder: Speeches 1978
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks introduces President Jimmy Carter at the dedication of a federal building named in Brooks's honor. Brooks notes that Carter had won the support of a majority of voters in the 9th Congressional District and in the state of Texas.

Title: Introduction of Vice President Lyndon Johnson, By Congressman Jack Brooks, Brooks Farm, Jasper County, September 29, 1963
Identifier: camh-dob-001528
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Legislation
Dates: 1963-09-29
Box: 2007-255/139
Folder: LBJ Visit 9-28+29-63
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks introduces Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson at his family farm in Jasper. In this speech, Brooks commends Johnson for his help securing the legislation for the Sam Rayburn Dam.

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
Box: 2007-255/661
Folder: 0.1
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 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 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 Allan Shivers to Jack Brooks, February 7, 1955
Identifier: camh-dob-001008
Creator: Shivers, Allan, 1907-1985
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1955-02-07
Box: 2007-255/28
Folder: 24.16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typewritten letter from Governor Allan Shivers in response to a telegram from Congressman Brooks. Shivers thanks Brooks and hopes he will benefit from Brooks's advice, friendship, and prayers over the next two years.

Title: Letter from Bob Eckhardt to Barbara Jordan, March 4, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-002396
Creator: Eckhardt, Bob
Contributor: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1974-03-04
Box: 2007-255/298
Folder: 250.9
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Congressman Bob Eckhardt invites Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, along with the rest of the Texas Delegation, to a luncheon at the request of Jack Brooks, who was hosting the event. The luncheon was planned for the Texas Delegation to connect with Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe, who was visiting Washington D.C.

Title: Letter from George Mahon to Jack Brooks, November 15, 1961
Identifier: camh-dob-001340
Creator: Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
Contributor: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1961-11-15
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.8
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Congressman George Mahon to Jack Brooks clearing up Mahon's comments quoted in a Robert Allen column regarding Sam Rayburn and his potential successor. Rayburn died November 16, 1961.

Title: Letter from Jack Brooks to Jefferson County political operative, July 26, 1962
Identifier: camh-dob-001363
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1962-07-26
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.39
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Jack Brooks to Gaston Wilder, chairman of the Jefferson County Executive Committee, regarding support for 1962 candidates.

Title: Letter from Jack Brooks to John Connally, July 27, 1962
Identifier: camh-dob-001360
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1962-07-27
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.39
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter from Jack Brooks to John Connally, who was running for Governor of Texas, with an enclosure of a declaration of support from Jefferson County Democrats.

Title: Letter from Jack Brooks to John Connally, June 4, 1962
Identifier: camh-dob-001345
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1962-06-04
Box: 2007-255/92
Folder: 77.9
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Copy of a letter from Jack Brooks to John Connally congratulating him on being nominated to run for Governor of Texas.

Title: Letter from Jack Brooks to Lloyd Bentsen, June 30, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-001683
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Contributor: Bentsen, Lloyd, 1921-2006
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.), Political Campaigns
Dates: 1970-06-30
Box: 2007-255/216
Folder: 190.63
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Letter sent by Jack Brooks with an attached editorial submitted to the Beaumont Enterprise announcing that a majority of the Texas Democratic Delegation endorsed Lloyd Bentsen for Senate [camh-dob-001684].

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