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Carbon copy of a letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 5, 1953
Title
Carbon copy of a letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 5, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-001034
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1953-03-05
Box
2007-255/7
Folder
1.45
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Texas State Representative Jep S. Fuller. Part of a series of communications from Texas House of Representatives members regarding redistricting in the state that are bundled together.
Eligible Areas in Texas, attachment to Albert Rains letter, undated
Title
Eligible Areas in Texas, attachment to Albert Rains letter, undated
Identifier
camh-dob-001082
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
United States. Congress. House, Legislation
Box
2007-255/92
Folder
77.8
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Attachment to Rains letter detailing Texas counties that would benefit from the proposed legislation. Handdrawn marks drawn next to counties in Brooks's district.
Fax from Mark White to Jack Brooks and Richard Crawford White, August 3, 1976
Title
Fax from Mark White to Jack Brooks and Richard Crawford White, August 3, 1976
Identifier
camh-dob-001972
Creator
White, Mark, 1940-2017
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, White, Richard Crawford, 1923-1998
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1976-08-03
Box
2007-255/370
Folder
301.8
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
The fax was sent from Texas Secretary of State Mark White to Representatives Richard Crawford White and Jack Brooks. It comments on the success of voter registration by mail in Texas. White proposed an amendment to the Voter Registration Act that would make Texas exempt from the Act, while receiving federal funds for their own program. The Act was intended to create a federally mandated system that would allow voters to register by mail. Texas already had a similiar program in place at the time.
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, April 22, 1964
Title
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, April 22, 1964
Identifier
camh-dob-001827
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Legislation, African Americans--Civil Rights
Dates
1964-04-22
Box
2007-255/112
Folder
88.18
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter written by constituent Terrel A. Gau and his family to Jack Brooks expressing their opposition to the Civil Rights Act.
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, August 31, 1974
Title
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, August 31, 1974
Identifier
camh-dob-001115
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Legislation, Watergate Affair (1972-1974)
Dates
1974-08-31
Box
2007-255/314
Folder
266.7
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A constituent letter from O.W. Fisher supporting capital punishment. Fisher discusses the 1974 uprising at Huntsville State Prison, which was in Jack Brooks's district. He also expresses concern regarding the money allocated by the government for Richard Nixon's transition out of the presidency.
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, February 11, 1964
Title
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, February 11, 1964
Identifier
camh-dob-001820
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Legislation, African Americans--Civil Rights
Dates
1964-02-11
Box
2007-255/112
Folder
88.18
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from constituent Dale Aubey, Jr. thanking Jack Brooks for voting for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, February 13, 1964
Title
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, February 13, 1964
Identifier
camh-dob-001819
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Legislation, African Americans--Civil Rights
Dates
1964-02-13
Box
2007-255/112
Folder
88.18
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A constituent, Lawrence Bowman, thanks Jack Brooks for voting for the Civil Rights Act, which was passed by the House of Representatives on February 10, 1964. He expresses disappointment that only four congressmen from Texas voted in favor of the bill.
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, July 27, 1966
Title
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, July 27, 1966
Identifier
camh-dob-002414
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
African Americans--Civil Rights, Legislation
Dates
1966-07-27
Box
2007-255/145
Folder
141.2
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from constituent L. A. Darnall of Port Arthur, Texas, expressing his opposition to the Civil Rights Bill of 1966.
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, June 8, 1965
Title
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, June 8, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-001400
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1965-06-08
Box
2007-255/129
Folder
122.33
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Melvin Combs, a constituent of Jack Brooks, writes to him about the Congressional redistricting, which he conflates with gerrymandering.
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, March 2, 1964
Title
Letter from a constituent to Jack Brooks, March 2, 1964
Identifier
camh-dob-001821
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Legislation, African Americans--Civil Rights
Dates
1964-03-02
Box
2007-255/112
Folder
88.18
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from constituent A.J. Holmes asking Jack Brooks not to support the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which had been passed by the House of Representatives on February 10, 1964.
Letter from a student to Jack Brooks, November 21, 1959
Title
Letter from a student to Jack Brooks, November 21, 1959
Identifier
camh-dob-001066
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Legislation, United States. Congress. House
Dates
1959-11-21
Box
2007-255/73
Folder
62.36
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from a student, Norma Sebastian of Port Arthur, TX, asking Jack Brooks for his opinion on a proposed bill for her youth group's model congress.
Letter from a Texas legislator to Jack Brooks, February 8, 1965
Title
Letter from a Texas legislator to Jack Brooks, February 8, 1965
Identifier
camh-dob-001401
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1965-02-08
Box
2007-255/129
Folder
122.33
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Gus F. Mustcher, a Texas State Representative who presided over the committee in charge of redistricting, writes a letter encouraging Jack Brooks to share any suggestions or concerns he has about the 1965 congressional redistricting.
Letter from a Texas state legislator, June 16, 1960
Title
Letter from a Texas state legislator, June 16, 1960
Identifier
camh-dob-001067
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Legislation, Elections
Dates
1960-06-16
Box
2007-255/73
Folder
63.31
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Texas state legislator John Allen regarding proposed redistricting in H.R. 73.
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, August 2, 1961
Title
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, August 2, 1961
Identifier
camh-dob-001338
Contributor
Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1961-08-02
Box
2007-255/92
Folder
77.8
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
A letter from Texas state legislator Robert J. Corbett regarding Corbett's redistricting bill and asking Brooks for his support.
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, February 3, 1953
Title
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, February 3, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-001035
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1953-02-03
Box
2007-255/7
Folder
1.45
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Texas State Representative Bill Daniel. Part of a series of communications from Texas House of Representatives members regarding redistricting in the state that are bundled together.
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 10, 1953
Title
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 10, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-001032
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1953-03-10
Box
2007-255/7
Folder
1.45
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Texas State Representative Robert Patten. Part of a series of communications from Texas House of Representatives members regarding redistricting in the state that are bundled together.
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 12, 1953
Title
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 12, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-001033
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1953-03-12
Box
2007-255/7
Folder
1.45
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Texas State Representative Bill Daniel. Part of a series of communications from Texas House of Representatives members regarding redistricting in the state that are bundled together.
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 12, 1953
Title
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 12, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-001029
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1953-03-12
Box
2007-255/7
Folder
1.45
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Texas State Representative Ottis E. Lock. Part of a series of communications from Texas House of Representatives members regarding redistricting in the state that are bundled together.
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 23, 1953
Title
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 23, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-001028
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1953-03-23
Box
2007-255/7
Folder
1.45
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Texas State Representative Frank H. Carpenter. Part of a series of communications from Texas House of Representatives members regarding redistricting in the state that are bundled together.
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 9, 1953
Title
Letter from a Texas state legislator to Jack Brooks, March 9, 1953
Identifier
camh-dob-001030
Topic
Elections, Legislation
Dates
1953-03-09
Box
2007-255/7
Folder
1.45
Resource
Jack B. Brooks papers
Description
Letter from Texas State Representatives Will L. Smith. Part of a series of communications from Texas House of Representatives members regarding redistricting in the state that are bundled together.