Papers, 1953-1995 [manuscript].

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Papers, 1953-1995 [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226073012

Consists primarily of items relating to Brooks' forty-two years in Congress from 1952-1995.

856 boxes ; 39 x 27 x 13 cm.

Lamar University, Mary & John Gray Library

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Lamar University, Mary & John Gray Library

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