The Brooks and Thomas
- John W. Thomas (1874–1945), delegate to the Republican National Convention 1920 1932 1936 1940 1944, Republican National Committeeman 1924-1933, U.S. Senator from Idaho 1928-1933 1940-1945. Father-in-law of C. Wayland Brooks.
- C. Wayland Brooks (1897–1957), candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 1934, candidate for Governor of Illinois 1936, Republican National Committeeman 1939-1952, delegate to the Republican National Convention 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956, U.S. Senator from Illinois 1940-1949. Son-in-law of John Thomas.
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Famous quotes containing the words brooks and/or thomas:
“Her creamy child kissed by the black maid! square on the mouth!”
—Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)
“Beyond this island bound
By a thin sea of flesh
And a bone coast ...”
—Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)