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[Letter from Frank L. Ahern to Alex Bradford, September 15, 1944]
Letter from Frank L. Ahern to Alex Bradford responding to a previous letter expressing Bradford's interest in asbestos suits for fire fighters.
Date:
September 15, 1944
Creator:
Ahern, Frank L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Worship of Incompetence]
Newspaper clipping urging the movement of American politics away from pitying people with bad judgement and laziness because it comes with an indeterminate cost to tax-payers.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Alexander, Ruth
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Costas Alexiou to Alex Bradford - February 15, 1945]
Letter from Costas Alexiou to Alex Bradford commending previous letters that Mr. Bradford had sent earlier that month. Additionally Mr. Alexious requests the permission to publish said letters within Greek newspapers and elsewhere. Finally, a post script has been added that mentions that the Greek Unity Committee agrees with the decisions made at the Yalta Conference.
Date:
February 15, 1945
Creator:
Alexiou, Costas
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Ace Sleuths]
Newspaper clipping featuring an illustrated comic “Ace Sleuths” featuring J. Frank Norfleet of the Hale Center, Texas tracking down five confidence men who swindled $80,000 of his money. On the back of the illustrated comic there is an article describing a 1937 murder case and an advertisement.
Date:
1937
Creator:
Allen, Stookie
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Outpost, Letter Number 60, April 1945
Newsletter discussing issues for Americans living in Great Britain, including articles about life in Britain and other related topics. An article title is underlined in red pencil on the first page, for a discussion of the American perspectives about Britain and actual experiences.
Date:
April 1945
Creator:
American Outpost in Great Britain
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: American Photo - Print Company, Inc. Diploma Restoration]
Advertisement clipping for the restoration of diplomas to be mounted on mahogany frame. The advertisement provides four sizes depending on the size of the diplomas. The back page features the text “rejuvenation guaranteed” along with a human figure.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
American Photo - Print Company, Inc.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
American Rocket Society: A brief description of the organiation -- its aims and activities.
Pamphlet describing the goals and activities of the American Rocket Society, with handwritten markings updating the dues pricing. It also includes a blank membership application.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
American Rocket Society
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Membership Information Form for the American Rocket Society]
This blank document is an membership information form for the American Rocket Society, Inc. Standard personal questions has been included within this document such as name, address occupation, education, etc. It also includes rocket-based questions such as, "How did you become instructed in rockets?" and "Have you ever carried on experiments related to Rocketry?".
Date:
unknown
Creator:
American Rocket Society
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
American Marsh Type PF-1 Centrifugal Fire Pumps, Gasoline Engine Driven
Pamphlet advertising American-Marsh portable PF-1 water pump for firefighting. It includes information about the use of the pump, various specifications and maintenance requirements, and brief descriptions of other pumps sold by the company. There are handwritten notes in green ink on the inside pages.
Date:
March 27, 1937
Creator:
American Steam Pump Company
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Barton F-Type Direct Drive Centrifugal Fire Pumps
Advertisement for a water pump that can be mounted on the front of a fire engine, including information and specifications for various models, with illustrations. There are handwritten notes in green ink on the text.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
American Steam Pump Company
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: “You’d Never Guess He Had a Cancer Five Years Ago”]
Open letter stating that with the advances in medical technology such as radium, x-ray, and surgery it is possible to control 70% to 80% of early cancers. In the bottom right corner of this open letter are five potential symptoms of cancer that patients should immediately reach out to their medical practitioners. These signs are circled in red and blue colored pencil. On the back of the open letter is an advertisement for Kleenex tissues
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Anderson, Karl
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and G. E. Meares and R. A. Ascher - May 1938-November 1939]
Letter from Richard A. Ascher to Tex Bradford regarding a business transaction that is not fully described, but has cost Bradford money, and may also be related to Ascher's incarceration. Later correspondence verifies that Ascher was released from prison on Sept. 6, 1938. A handwritten note on the letter from the Parole Commission says, "Re = Stein Nozzles."
Date:
1938-05-09/1939-11-02
Creator:
Ascher, Richard A. & Meares, George E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Bishop Haas Urges Printers to Aid in Industry's Prosperity]
Newspaper clipping stating that the purpose of a union is to cooperatively work with an employer and to bargain on the behalf of the employees. The clipping advises the union workers of printing trade to turn the new inventions into the advantage of themselves and others.
Date:
August 1944
Creator:
Associated Press
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Chaplain Is Scolded For GI Vote Letters #1]
Newspaper clipping covering a news story about Lt. Charles L. Austin sending letters pertaining to the soldier-vote issue to Congressman Scott of Pennsylvania.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Associated Press
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Chaplain Is Scolded For GI Vote Letters #2]
Newspaper clipping covering a news story about Lt. Charles L. Austin sending letters pertaining to the soldier-vote issue to Congressman Scott of Pennsylvania.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Associated Press
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford - March 30, 1944]
Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford discussing potential dangers on the passing of a bill through Congress that would affect the writing capability of a large portion of the United States Armed Forces.
Date:
March 30, 1944
Creator:
Austin, Charles L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Automobile Trade Journal to Alex Bradford - December 12, 1934]
Letter from the Automobile Trade Journal to Alex Bradford discussing possible companies to contact in regards to the power-take-off for Chevrolet trucks and the possibility that the installed Ford coil and condenser was improperly installed.
Date:
December 12, 1934
Creator:
Automobile Trade Journal
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford, April 24, 1940]
Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford on Lester wanting Bradford to meet Senator Sheppard and get a tour of the plant. On the second page explosives are being discussed.
Date:
April 24, 1940
Creator:
Barlow, Lester P.
Object Type:
Letter
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: Socialites Swell Belmont Throng]
Newspaper clipping describing various socialites attending a party at the horse racetrack, Belmont Stakes. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an unknown advertisement for diamonds featuring an illustration of diamond rings.
Date:
194X-06-23
Creator:
Beekman, Barclay
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. T. Bennett to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1940]
Letter from D. C. T. Bennett to Alex Bradford apologizing for replying so late but has been moving around the states a lot. Currently in Ottawa.
Date:
August 30, 1940
Creator:
Bennett, D. C. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gustave E. Bonadio to Alex Bradford - September 18, 1944]
Letter from Gustave E. Bonadio to Alex Bradford discussing firefighting equipment and techniques used within the New York Fire Department (NYFD).
Date:
September 18, 1944
Creator:
Bonadio, Gustavo E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gustavo E. Bonadio to Alex Bradford - September 22, 1944]
Letter from Gustavo E. Bonadio to Alex Bradford discussing the problems with loaded stream extinguishers and the various contacts that Mr. Bonadio has attempted to get in contact with to discuss this problem.
Date:
September 22, 1944
Creator:
Bonadio, Gustavo E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History