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[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle]
Magazine clipping recounting the story of how an American tugboat, the "Intent," traveled from Port Arthur to Massawa during WWII to open a bottleneck for the 8th Army and save North Africa for the Allies. Some parts of the article have handwritten notes and underlining. The back of the second page has text from portions of other articles and advertisements.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Dorcy, Biddle & Kiesling, Barrett C.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Dobbs to Alex Bradford, February 6, 1945]
Letter from Frank Dobbs to Alex Bradford thanks him for the letters he received and tells Bradford he's doing a bit of wondering in Paris. But will soon have to return to the UK for work, he forgot to ask about him when on the line with an old friend.
Date:
February 6, 1945
Creator:
Dobbs, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eileen Cornwall to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1944]
Letter from Eileen Cornwall to Alex Bradford with his membership card, the other materials will be sent, and he's on there mailing list to receive monthly material.
Date:
January 12, 1944
Creator:
Cornwall, Eileen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]
Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date:
December 5, 1944
Creator:
Rossiter, A. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Andy Lacey and Alex Bradford - November 1944]
Letter from Andy Lacey to Alex Beadford on missing out to see Bradford in New York but is pleased in helping finance the Lopeno Structure. Reply Letter from Alex Bradford to Andy Lacey on wishing him luck on the oil well. Bradford wishes he could stop by but won't have time. With traveling from Washington, to Texas, and than California.
Date:
1944-11-03/1944-11-27
Creator:
Lacey, Andy & Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson, May 16, 1944]
Telegram from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson on hoping to be with the association at a later convention. For Bradford is at a Waco convention.
Date:
May 16, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford, October 2, 1943]
Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford discussing how he was late receiving the letter but hopes Bradford will come and network. If not George will be in the Ambassador Hotel mid-November.
Date:
October 2, 1943
Creator:
Eliot, George Fielding
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Draft Resolution Regarding President Roosevelt]
Draft Resolution of Regarding the approval and endorsement of the accomplishments and achievements under the guidance of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his democratic administration. In addition, it is the opinion of this political body that John Nance Garner be endorsed and approved. Finally, this resolution proclaims that for his long-distinguished career and honorable service as vice-president, John Nance Garner should be elected as the next president of the United States of America.
Date:
1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anne M. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford - July 5, 1941]
Letter from Anne H. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford discussing her anxiety about the caterpillar stunt suggested by Mr. Bradford. Mrs. Smith hopes to hear from Mr. Bradford at his earliest convenience in the hopes that they can discuss this tractor presentation.
Date:
July 5, 1941
Creator:
Somerville-Smith, Anne M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, October 15, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen asking where Frank is and what is he doing. Alex mentions seeing certain people in London, that would make a good story for Frank. He also sent a telegram and sprained his ankle while looking at his surroundings.
Date:
October 15, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. McGill to Alex Bradford, February 9, 1945]
Letter from James H. McGill to Alex Bradford discussing how the committee is going for Wallace and how Wallace is the best choice to vote for.
Date:
February 9, 1945
Creator:
McGill, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford, December 18, 1945]
Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford thanking him for the letter of December 11th on behalf of her boss.
Date:
December 18, 1945
Creator:
Stainback, Mary Lou
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard O. Jacobson to Captain Alex Bradford - April 3, 1944]
Letter from Richard O. Jacobson to Captain Alex Bradford discussing a telephone conversation held on the same day. Additionally a blank application was sent along with this letter to be filled out and sent back.
Date:
April 3, 1944
Creator:
Jacobson, Richard O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Political Cartoon and Fishing Article]
Political cartoon created by Looey Graff depicting a plump and wealthy war plant striker with an arm wrapped around the shoulder of an injured World War II veteran yelling, “Well! We Won the War! Didn’t We Kid?”. The back of the political cartoon features an article touching upon fishing and the three different types of fishing activities: hobby, sportsman, and deep-sea. Two additional cartoons are at the bottom of the article.
Date:
September 1945
Creator:
Watkins, Nina E. & Graff, Looey
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - October 18, 1943]
Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford discussing three (3) key points. The first point describes the last A.P.O. that he has on Captain Glenn G. Griswold, however he is unsure exactly where he is now. In the second point, he asks that Mr. Bradford send him the A.P.O. of Lieutenant Ed. Noland and Geo Kennedy. In the final point, Mr. Glines asks Mr. Bradford to share his experiences and observation on the conditions in the fields.
Date:
October 18, 1943
Creator:
Glines, David F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines - September 3, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines discussing the recent activities that Mr. Bradford has been encountering. These activities include visiting various fire equipment plants and laboratories to see recently created advancements since he had been overseas. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has been released from British service and is looking to enlist within the American Armed Forces as a fire-fighter. Finally, he states that he has been offered several civilian positions including a civilian fire chief, however he would like to be able to serve his country.
Date:
September 3, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Wigginses]
Returned envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. (Red) Wiggins from Alex "Tex" Bradford. A red circle has been drawn around a Hanford, Washington stamp with a red arrow pointing towards it. Several other stamps have been placed around the envelope that refer to the letter being unclaimed. The lower right portion has been cut off.
Date:
December 7, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Binnses]
Returned envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Binns from Alex “Tex” Bradford. Several handwritten notes are hurriedly scribbled on the front of this letter that refer to this address as incorrect.
Date:
October 29, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Invisible Colonel]
Magazine clipping describing the influence of Colonel McCormick and the extent of his control through the use of the Chicago Tribune. The pages include parts of other articles, advertisements, and cartoons. The last page has the lower right portion cut out.
Date:
March 25, 1944
Creator:
Dos Passos, John, 1896-1970
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Seven Steps to Personal Success]
Magazine clipping giving advice on how to have a great personality by helping readers focus their energy on great decisions and good habits. The back of the first sheet (p. 29) has movie reviews, and there are several advertisements around the article.
Date:
January 11, 1941
Creator:
Pitkin, Walter B.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: What Russia Wants]
Reader's Digest version of an editorial by the former Under Secretary of State, discussing how the United States could establish friendship with Soviet Russia in the post-war era. There are handwritten notes around a quotation at the bottom of the last page.
Date:
November 1944
Creator:
Welles, Sumner, 1892-1961
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to L. Wolcott]
Returned envelope addressed to Mr. Louis Wolcott from Alex “Tex” Bradford, which has a number of stamps including a 6-cent air mail stamp, and an illustrated hand informing that the letter was unclaimed from the Corpus Christi post office.
Date:
October 3, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1943]
Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford discussing recent life events that have been happening in New York. Mr. Smith touches upon his home life with Mrs. Smith, the construction of a truck, and the safekeeping of Mr. Bradford’s firefighting equipment. The last page of this entry features the original envelope sent by Air Mail.
Date:
December 19, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Jim D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch - September 4, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch discussing the four (4) stage high-pressure Mack trucks that have been in service under Mr. Kuch's command. The rest of the correspondence features mutual persons of interest between Mr. Bradford and Mr. Kuch.
Date:
September 4, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History