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Texas Electric Railway: Passenger Tariff No. 6
Book listing the rates for railway passengers in Texas.
Date:
October 27, 1933
Creator:
Griffin, James P.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sketch of Original Home of Murchison Lodge No. 80]
Sketch of the front view of the original home of Murchison Lodge No. 80 in Hallettsville, Texas. The notes written around the drawing detail the uses of the various floors and the location of the building.
Date:
1932
Creator:
Zumwalt, T. R.
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History
College Building
Drawing of the "College Building" showing the floor plan and layout of the first floor of the building. The notes state the sketch was made from memory in 1931 by T. R. Zumwalt and lists the uses of each floor.
Date:
June 20, 1931
Creator:
Zumwalt, T. R.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Reeves to Edna Matlock]
Letter from Mrs. F. M. Reeves to Edna Matlock discussing her recent health concerns and expressing a hope to see Edna soon. There are two small buttons and a stamp included with the letter.
Date:
June 12, 1933
Creator:
Reeves, Mrs. F. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. S. Duncan to Jim Chambers - August 30, 1935]
Letter from C. S. Duncan to Jim Chambers discussing an unspecified (hand-carved and gold-plated) antique item that he has been trying sell or give to a museum.
Date:
August 30, 1935
Creator:
Duncan, C. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Registered Return Receipt]
Postcard serving as a receipt notifying J. S. Chambers that his registered mail had been received at Dow, Jones & Co.
Date:
1935~
Creator:
United States. Postal Service.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fannin County Home Demonstration Clubs' Cook Book, 1933
A cookbook compiled by the members of various Home Demonstration Clubs across Fannin County, Texas. It contains recipes for baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, cheese dishes, pickles and relishes, beverages, vegetables, meats, and egg dishes, along with several advertisements.
Date:
1933
Creator:
Home Demonstration Clubs (Fannin County, Tex.)
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Studebaker Corporation to Wiggins & Bradford - March 10, 1938]
Letter from The Studebaker Corporation-Truck Division to Wiggins & Bradford informing them that Mr. M. J. Curry is no longer connected to the corporation and the equipment they would like is not manufactured at their company.
Date:
March 10, 1938
Creator:
Reed, J. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. Chernosky to Alex Bradford, September 27, 1938]
Letter from C. H. Chernosky to Alex Bradford thanking him for the previous letter. Chernosky read the letter at mass and the applause was outstanding. He will keep the letter as one of his life's treasures.
Date:
September 27, 1938
Creator:
Chernosky, C. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Employment Background For Alex Bradford]
Text outlining various background information about Alex Bradford, including government and non-government service. There are a series of statements on the back that appear to be replies to prompts that are not included. It also has a purple stamp with the text "Received. May 27, 1934. Camp Supt's. Office, E. C. W. Pittsburg Landing, Tenn."
Date:
May 23, 1933
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Documenting Wight for Firefighting Equipment]
Certificate documenting the official weight for a Chevrolet truck with license number 119-944. Additional notes say that it is "Permanent Equipment" with a brief description: "Oil Well Fire Fighting Equipment as p[...] Soak."
Date:
March 18, 1932
Creator:
Prowse, George
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Purchase of Chevrolet Vehicle]
Receipt for a 1935 Chevy truck sold to Tex Bradford by Kinsel Motor Co., listing the total price with a breakdown costs, arranged in 12 payments. There is an outline of the legal text on the back, listing terms and conditions.
Date:
June 30, 1936
Creator:
Kinsel Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Deposit to Southwestern Bell - 1938]
Receipt for a $5.00 deposit made by Tex Bradford for telephone service. The receipt includes text describing the telephone services, with a blank form on the back to request refunds.
Date:
January 6, 1938
Creator:
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Wise to Alex Bradford, August 18, 1939]
Letter from E. M. Wise to Alex Bradford on thanking him for the information he gave him. He was hoping to see Bradford in Corpus Christi.
Date:
August 18, 1939
Creator:
Wise, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wild Well Control
Patent for a device to help get oil or gas wells back under control from a distance if they have developed excessive gas pressure which may cause fluid to blow out of the well or fires.
Date:
July 11, 1933
Creator:
Whitwam, Wallace W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Tex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields - October 31, 1939]
Letter to Tex Bradford discussing the individuals in charge of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. Ltd and the possibility of plans being created to keep Romanian oil fields out of the hands of the Nazi party.
Date:
October 31, 1939
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for General Motors Acceptance Corporation]
Receipt for a payment made to General Motors Acceptance Corporation in San Antonio for $46.60.
Date:
February 20, 1937
Creator:
Muller, C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Garside to Alex Bradford, March 29, 1935]
Letter from J. Garside to Alex Bradford discussing how there aren't any intentions at the time to revisit the United States, but if something comes up, he will let Bradford know. The lower left corner of the letter has been damaged and is unreadable.
Date:
March 29, 1935
Creator:
Garside, J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford, December 10, 1939]
Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford discussing how he can't talk matters with Bradford, on his way back to San Francisco. An telling Bradford to protect himself if dealing with Triumph Explosives Inc.
Date:
December 10, 1939
Creator:
Dinneen, W. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David M. Coover to Alex Bradford, August 31, 1938]
Letter from David M. Coover to Alex Bradford about his agreement with Mr. Grimes for oil payments are enclosed in the letter.
Date:
August 31, 1938
Creator:
Coover, David M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cummins Engine Company Assistant Sales Manager to Alex Bradford - October 25, 1938]
Letter from the Cummins Engine Company Assistant Sales Manager to Alex Bradford discussing the interest in the Model A engine's production. Additionally a clipping has been attached to the left side of the page that has a brief biographical background on the newest national sales manager of Cummins Engine Company, Dave Buttles.
Date:
October 25, 1938
Creator:
Cummins Engine Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne, April 11, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne asking for prices of the trailers they sell and may make a stop in Beaumont to see the trailers himself.
Date:
April 11, 1938
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for a Cash Payment for Twenty Dollars]
Receipt for the cash payment of twenty dollars and zero cents from Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Kinsel Motor Company. On the back of the receipt shows the total amount of money remaining before the item becomes paid off totaling to $166
Date:
July 3, 1937
Creator:
Kinsel Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Average Head - Capacity Curve: Hale Universal Pumper
Detailed intersecting line-graph that shows a motor’s revolution per minute (R.P.M) and the head capacity of a generator. The left side of the graph shows the “Pressure in Pounds per Square Inch” starting at 80 and increases by 20 until 280. On the right side of the graph portrays the Motor and Pump R.P.M starting at 2000 and increasing by 100 until 3400.
Date:
June 21, 1937
Creator:
Hale Fire Pump Co., Inc.
Object Type:
Image
System:
The Portal to Texas History