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[Personal History Statement for Alex Bradford]
Personal History Statement of Alex Bradford featuring a myriad of personal information such as his current address, place of birth, date of birth, etc. In addition to the personal information touched upon, Mr. Bradford’s military service and places of employment are listed over the next several pages.
Date:
June 23, 1933
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Specifications for Engine Model 3-71]
Schematics with three different views of an engine denoting several technical aspects of the three (3) cylinder five (5) stroke engine. Specific annotations include a 3 1/4 O.D. Exhaust Pipe, the approximate center of gravity, the engine CPLG. face, the clutch lever, and the instrument panel and controls. Along with these specific annotations numerical annotations are seen denoting specific distances parts should be manufactured.
Date:
March 22, 1938
Creator:
General Motors Sales Corporation
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Specifications for Engine Model 4-71]
Schematics with three different views of an engine denoting several technical aspects of the four (4) cylinder five (5) stroke engine. Specific annotations include a 3 1/4 O.D. Exhaust Pipe, the approximate center of gravity, the engine CPLG. face, the clutch lever, and the instrument panel and controls. Along with these specific annotations numerical annotations are seen denoting specific distances parts should be manufactured.
Date:
March 22, 1938
Creator:
General Motors Sales Corporation
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Specifications for Engine Model 6-71]
Schematics with three different views of an engine denoting the 3 1/4 inch exhaust pipe, the approximate center of gravity, the engine CPLG face, the clutch lever, and the instrument panel & controls. In addition to these annotations specifications for sizes are marked with all numbers being designed inches.
Date:
March 22, 1938
Creator:
General Motors Sales Corporation
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Saxet Field Oil Test Running Wild]
Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of a mangled oil derrick spewing crude oil into the air. On the back of the newspaper clipping are various local news stories and an advertisement for a local Walgreen.
Date:
April 14, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. A. Livingston to Alex Bradford, August 17, 1934]
Telegram from R. A. Livingston to Alex Bradford updating him how the two camps are, although it's difficult to compare the two.
Date:
August 17, 1934
Creator:
Livingston, R. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John R. Webb to Alex Bradford, April 26, 1938]
Letter from John R. Webb to Alex Bradford marketing the Typhoon Super Charger to Bradford for his car. Webb says that this is a light version and not a heavy duty version.
Date:
April 26, 1938
Creator:
Webb, John R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford - November 2, 1938]
Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford discussing the lack of an appointment for the position of a distributor for the South Texas area. At the time of writing this correspondence, Mr. Lamont hopes that a distributor should be appointed within thirty days.
Date:
November 2, 1938
Creator:
Lamont, D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Davidson to Alex Bradford, February 5, 1938]
Letter from W. J. Davidson to Alex Bradford on his inquire on if the new diesels work in a heavy duty truck, preferably a new fire truck for oil fires. Davidson informs him that such information can't be disclosed at the moment, but it may be in the future.
Date:
February 5, 1938
Creator:
Davidson, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James D. Platt, April 11, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James D. Platt discussing diesels. Bradford needs data on the newer diesels, if they can work with a heavy duty truck or buses, and if they can be purchased within the area.
Date:
April 11, 1938
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson, January 31, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson asking about if a four of six size diesel can power a fire truck. For Bradford has decided to purchase a new fire truck and wants to know all information on the cylinder diesels. While also asking on the cost and if there high-speed type diesels.
Date:
January 31, 1938
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James D. Platt to Alex Bradford, April 19, 1938]
Letter from James D. Platt to Alex Bradford on responding to his previous letter on the 11th of April. Platt informs Bradford that a distributor isn't in the area where Bradford lives, but in the future there will be. Platt attaches a booklet of the Model 71 series for Bradford to look through.
Date:
April 19, 1938
Creator:
Platt, James D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to D. Lamont, October 20, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to D. Lamont wanting to know the name and address of distributor for the diesel engine in South Texas area.
Date:
October 20, 1938
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. Chernosky, September 3, 1939]
Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. Chernosky about Hitler getting hell from Czechoslovaks. Bradford will be taking action by being a explosive engineer and demolition expert.
Date:
September 3, 1939
Creator:
Chernosky, C. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. M. Wise, August 5, 1939]
Letter from Alex Bradford to E. M. Wise discussing how two plants will be built soon, added the clipping on the plants. Will let him know if electrical services are needed at the plants.
Date:
August 5, 1939
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Typoon Manufacturing Company, March 1, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Typoon Manufacturing Company asking for prices of a certain motor and a descriptive literature.
Date:
March 1, 1938
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Vaughen to Alex Bradford, January 6, 1939]
Letter from F. G. Vaughen to Alex Bradford that a copy of his letter on a pipe locator was sent to Mr. E. M. Wise in there Houston, Texas Office. Bradford should expect a letter from him in a day or two.
Date:
January 6, 1939
Creator:
Vaughen, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. J. Brees to Alex Bradford, September 15, 1939]
Letter from H. J. Brees to Alex Bradford confirming his letter was received and will let him know if more hands are needed in military activities.
Date:
September 15, 1939
Creator:
Brees, H. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmie Lederer to Alex Bradford, November 15, 1939]
Letter from Jimmie Lederer to Alex Bradford on returning a call to Bradford. Couldn't respond at first since an assignment in Denton, TX kept him busy.
Date:
November 15, 1939
Creator:
Lederer, Jimmie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment at Kinsell Motors]
Receipt for a payment made by Tex Bradford to Kinsel Motors in San Antonio for $46.60.
Date:
January 5, 1937
Creator:
Kinsel Motor Compnay
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale for a 1935 Chevrolet Panel Truck]
Bill of Sale and Application for transfer between Kinsel Motor Company and Alex Bradford for a 1935 Chevrolet Panel Truck. Included in this bill of sale is a new license number, the engine’s identification number, and Alex Bradford’s Corpus Christi address.
Date:
July 1, 1936
Creator:
Kinsel Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford, March 22, 1938]
Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford about the super charger being improved and all information would be sent to him.
Date:
March 22, 1938
Creator:
Barnette, Larry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Diesel Engine & Friends]
Newspaper clipping that details the creation of a new diesel engine advancement from the engineer Charles F. Kettering and General Motors Corporation. A section is outlined in red pencil.
Date:
January 31, 1938
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for a Payment to Chevrolet for Thirty Dollars]
Receipt for a Payment to Chevrolet for Thirty Dollars – Receipt for the payment of thirty dollars and zero cents by Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Chevrolet Motor Company.
Date:
July 20, 1937
Creator:
Chevrolet Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History