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[Dallas Firefighter Class 21 #2]

Photograph of recruit class 21 standing against a light-colored background, posing for a picture. A note on the bottom of the photograph lists names from left to right.
Date: February 15, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 22 #1]

Portrait of the Dallas Fire classmembers from April 1, 1948 to April 15, 1948 posing against a light-colored wall in three rows. The recruits are wearing casual clothing and the first row is kneeling.
Date: April 15, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dallas Firefighter Class 27 #1]

Portrait of the 8 Dallas Fire class members from April 1949 posing in front of a wall inside a building in two rows. All of the recruits are wearing casual attire, button down or plain shirt, slacks or jeans, and black belt.
Date: April 1949
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Fire Department.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Victory Field Yearbook, Class 1943 (open access)

Victory Field Yearbook, Class 1943

Book documenting the 1943 class of pilots at Victory Field in Vernon, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program. "Property of G. D. Lewis" is written inside the front cover.
Date: 1943
Creator: Victory Field. Instructors Club.
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Blackland Army Air Field Yearbook, Class 44-B (open access)

Blackland Army Air Field Yearbook, Class 44-B

Book documenting the 44-B class of pilots at Blackland Army Air Field in Waco, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: Blackland Army Air Field (Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Midland Army Air Field Bombardier Yearbook, Class 43-9 (open access)

Midland Army Air Field Bombardier Yearbook, Class 43-9

Book documenting the 43-9 class of bombardiers at Midland Army Air Field in Midland, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: [1942..1946]
Creator: Midland Army Air Field (Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Curtis Field Yearbook, Class 42-F (open access)

Curtis Field Yearbook, Class 42-F

Book documenting the 42-F class of pilots at Curtis Field in Brady Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: 1942
Creator: Curtis Field (Brady, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Curtis Field Yearbook, Class 44-B (open access)

Curtis Field Yearbook, Class 44-B

Book documenting the 44-B class of pilots at Curtis Field in Brady, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: 1943~
Creator: Curtis Field (Brady, Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Solo, Pacific Air School Yearbook, Class 44-G (open access)

Solo, Pacific Air School Yearbook, Class 44-G

Book documenting the 44-G class of pilots at the Pacific Air School in Fort Stockton, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: 1944
Creator: Pacific Air School, Ltd.
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ellington Field Yearbook, Class 44-F (open access)

Ellington Field Yearbook, Class 44-F

Book documenting the 44-F class of pilots at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: [1944..]
Creator: Ellington Field (Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Polaris, Ellington Field Yearbook, Class 43-21 (open access)

Polaris, Ellington Field Yearbook, Class 43-21

Book documenting the 43-21 class of bombardiers and navigators at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: [1943..]
Creator: Ellington Field (Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
Wings Aloft, Lubbock Army Air Field Yearbook, Class 44-A (open access)

Wings Aloft, Lubbock Army Air Field Yearbook, Class 44-A

Book documenting the 44-A class of pilots at Lubbock Army Air Field in Lubbock, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date: [1943..]
Creator: Lubbock Army Air Field (Tex.)
Object Type: Yearbook
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Captain Alex Bradford - January 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Captain Alex Bradford - January 6, 1944]

Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Captain Alex Bradford apologizing for being unavailable due to a previous engagement. However, Mr. Hallock suggests that the two men make an appointment at the Commodore for January 7, 1944 at 1 p.m.
Date: January 6, 1944
Creator: Hallock, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - February 23, 1943 & October 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letters from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - February 23, 1943 & October 12, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce discussing various topics including his experiences abroad and at home. The first letter Mr. Bradford hurriedly describes his experience with the British Army and Canadian Army. Additionally, he mentions that a transfer from the British Army to the U.S. Army or Air Force is expected to be in the works. The second letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he is still living in Washington at the address attached to the letter. The majority of this letter, Mr. Bradford speaks about his experiences with Mack and Bean firefighting trucks in both America and Italy.
Date: 1943-02-23/1943-10-12
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert L. Baker to Alex Bradford, March 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Robert L. Baker to Alex Bradford, March 3, 1944]

Letter from Robert L. Baker to Alex Bradford on his note being delayed and Baker letting Bradford know he can't write another book. Too busy with his current job but if the opportunity presented itself he would.
Date: March 3, 1944
Creator: Baker, Robert L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and R. D. Blackstone - April 30, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and R. D. Blackstone - April 30, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to R. D. (Blackie) Blackstone updates him of the whereabouts of friends and where certain Colonel's are staying. Blackie replies saying he would contact the major and how he applauds Bradford for keeping up with everyone.
Date: 1944-04-30/1944-05-12
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. S. Boyd to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from L. S. Boyd to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1943]

Letter from L. S. Boyd to Alex Bradford discussing how Lawrence has been, giving his address, and forwarding the letter Bradford sent to him.
Date: August 30, 1943
Creator: Boyd, L. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Sworn Statement Regarding Fire-Extingushment Invention] (open access)

[Sworn Statement Regarding Fire-Extingushment Invention]

Unsigned statement written by Alex Bradford describing his firefighting background and process in designing a formulation and method of propelling extinguishing chemicals into a fire, as well as a description of people involved in the discussion.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
Our Home Front (open access)

Our Home Front

Bulletin describing the purpose and activities of the Parents and Wives of Fighting Americans Inc., with suggestions of homefront work and photocopies of relevant clippings.
Date: 1944
Creator: Parents and Wives of Fighting Americans Inc.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford, April 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford, April 29, 1940]

Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford thanking him for the complements he always gives them and the information on some of the old-timers.
Date: April 29, 1940
Creator: Convers, F. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore, February 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore, February 18, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore requesting books by Lattimore dealing with Sinkiang, Kansu, or Western China.
Date: February 18, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton briefly talking about the different kinds of people he met in his three years of oversea military service. Was asked about the brief case he was carrying, so Bradford gave Lewis's information to the person.
Date: October 4, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943]

Letter from C. W. Taes "Tod" to Alex Bradford sharing updates on the firefighter crew in Africa and asking for details on Alex's personal life.
Date: December 20, 1943
Creator: Taes, C. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields, November 30, 1940] (open access)

[Letter to Alex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields, November 30, 1940]

Letter from John G. to Alex Bradford discussing how a group almost destroyed oil wells in Romania and how John likes Canadians, for they've woken up his district.
Date: November 30, 1940
Creator: Sunday Express
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History