Brooks, Overton, 1897-1961.
Biographical notes:
Overton Brooks (1897-1961) was born near Baton Rouge, La. He served in Europe during the First World War with the Sixth Field Artillery, First Division, Regular Army. Brooks received a law degree from Louisiana State University in 1923, was admitted to the bar the same year, and commenced practice in Shreveport, La. He served as United States Commissioner from 1925 to 1935. Brooks was representative for the 4th U.S. Congressional District of Louisiana from January 3, 1937, until his death on September 16, 1961. He was the first chairman of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics, established in 1959.
From the description of Overton Brooks miscellany, 1897-1961 (bulk 1920-1961). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 262693109
From the description of Overton Brooks papers, 1898-1970 (bulk 1936-1961). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 77747789
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Subjects:
- Floods
- Aeronautics, Military
- African Americans
- Agriculture
- Astronautics and state
- Political campaigns
- Flood control
- Levees
- Military bases, American
- Taxation
- World War, 1914-1918
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- Legislators
- Soldiers
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- Louisiana (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Barksdale Air Force Base (La.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Louisiana (as recorded)
