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• Letter from Charlie Brooks Jr. to Keith Brooks Dated February 11, 1982
  Charlie Brooks writes to his son Keith to thank him for presenting his case to his brother and to update him on life events. He suggests a radio station that focuses on Keith’s interest in black consciousness. He further asks Keith to keep in contact with his sister.
• Letter from Charlie Brooks Jr. to Keith Brooks on December 13, 1980
  This was another letter from Charlie Brooks Jr. to his son. In the letter, Brooks talked about not receiving a letter back from his son. He also talks about his Lawyer’s Assistant course and hopes to hear back from his son soon.
• Inmate Request to Major Murdock from Charlie Brooks, Jr., Dated February 3, 1981
  Charlie Brooks, Jr. wrote a request to arrange a visitation from his son Keith Brooks to Major Murdoch. The Major replied saying that Keith needs to put Charlie on his visiting list and other instructions Keith needs to do in order to visit Charlie Brooks, Jr.
• Letter from Charlie Brooks Jr. to Keith Brooks Dated between October 2, 1981 - October 4, 1981
  Charlie Brooks writes to Keith after having a surprise visit earlier that day. He recounts how great it is to see his son and to be able to update each other on life events. He later speaks about trying to get a court appeal. The envelope has an image of a bicycle.
• Letter from Charlie Brooks Jr. to Keith Brooks on November 26, 1980
  This was a letter from Charlie Brooks Jr. to his son, Keith. His father wrote to him about his life and his appreciation of Keith's schooling and job training. He discusses his goal of becoming a lawyer as well and talks about their communication between previous and future letters.
• Postcard of Swift Meat Packing Plant, Fort Worth
  Photo of a meat packing plant, Swift Packing Co., in Fort Worth, TX. This is where Charlie Jr.’s father worked.
• Letter from Charlie Brooks, Jr. to Keith Brooks, Dated February 6, 1981
  In a typed letter on white paper Charlie Brooks, Jr. addresses his son, Keith Brooks. He tells Keith to not let criticism affect him. He also writes about their visitation problem and how they can fix it. He ends the letter with a message about God and how Keith needs to continue to study Allah.
• Letter from Charlie Brooks, Jr. to Keith Brooks, dated January 24, 1982
  In this hand-written letter on yellow legal pad paper, Charlie Brooks, Jr. addresses his son Keith Brooks. In the letter, Brooks describes his disappointment at not being able to visit with his family, and he touches on Keith's relationship with his brother Derrek. Brooks also discusses the relationship between Islam and self-discipline. The letter is accompanied by its envelope.