Edward William Brooke papersPublished/Created: 1941-2015 (bulk 1963-1978)
The papers Edward William Brooke, lawyer, attorney general of Massachusetts, and U.S. senator, include correspondence, memoranda, speeches, transcripts of interviews, writings, reports, notes, subject files, legislative bills, briefing books, press releases, photographs, and other papers relating primarily to Brooke's career as attorney general of Massachusetts (1963-1966) and as U.S. senator (1967-1978). Of particular interest are files related to gay rights.