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[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
[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
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs, January 6, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs thanking him for the postcard. Wants to write more to make him laugh but will wait til he sees Frank in person.
Date:
January 6, 1945
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney - January 24, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Dr. Leo Ranney discussing new developments that have happened since they last wrote. Alex Bradford mentions that at one point he was stationed near Lake Chad and Fort Lamy in July 1941. Mr. Bradford also touches upon his life choices of serving throughout the world in two foreign armies and as a civilian serviceman.
Date:
January 24, 1945
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to the Oren Fire Apparatus Company - January 3, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to the Oren Fire Apparatus Company discussing Mr. Bradford's interest in the Oren Fire Engine that was built specifically for the Defense Plant Corporation.
Date:
January 3, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford, January 19, 1940]
Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford informing him that he'll call when he reaches Corpus Christi.
Date:
January 19, 1940
Creator:
Dinneen, W. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Tex. Bradford - November 9, 1943]
Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Tex Bradford regretfully informing Bradford that he cannot meet at the suggested time and inviting Bradford to join him for lunch the next day.
Date:
January 6, 1944
Creator:
Hallock, Charles S.
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 Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy, January 18, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy asking for Frank to keep an eye out for work for him. Tells him of what the others are doing and seeing other Colonels as well.
Date:
January 18, 1945
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney, January 4, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney asking for the address of someone while also telling him how other engineers felt seeing Ranney's article.
Date:
January 4, 1945
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 D. M. Hastings to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1945]
Letter from D. M. Hastings to Alex Bradford on thanking him for sending a letter on his reaction to their program. They'll refer his letter to news executives for careful consideration.
Date:
January 12, 1945
Creator:
Hastings, D. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1944]
Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for the payment in the form of a personal check of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) made out to Spray Engineering Company.
Date:
January 11, 1944
Creator:
Horne, Herbert T.
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
[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
[Letter from H. W. Ebogot to Alex Bradford, January 9, 1945]
Letter from H. W. Ebogot to Alex Bradford discussing all he's done for the war and more. Wished he was in combat instead of the engineering branch; will turn over the letter to Colonel Kelley to get Bradford over there.
Date:
January 9, 1945
Creator:
Ehrgott, Herbert W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox - January 12 ,1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox discussing twenty (20) separate individuals with brief biographical descriptions.
Date:
January 12, 1945
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jenness Brown to Alex Bradford - January 20, 1944]
Letter from Jenness W. Brown to Alex Bradford discussing his recent uneventful trip and the welcoming hospitality that is available at anytime to Mr. Bradford.
Date:
January 20, 1944
Creator:
Brown, Jenness William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford - January 12, 1945]
Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford discussing recent advancements and possibility in implementing foam applications for the purpose of fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Clithero mentions that he is no longer writing magazine articles, however he has compiled articles and papers written by others in a copy of Petroleum Administration for War Office.
Date:
January 12, 1945
Creator:
Clithero, S. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944]
This correspondence of letters features two separate conversations. The first letter is from Yvonne Thivierge to Alex Bradford informing Mr. Bradford that Captain John H. Mansell does not reside at the intended address. The second and intended letter is from Alex Bradford to Captain John H. Mansell discussing Mr. Bradford's interaction with Matt Krim and the Chief Engineer in Baltimore. Finally Mr. Bradford states that he will be in New York for a few more weeks before returning to Burbank, California.
Date:
January 4, 1944
Creator:
Thivierge, Yvonne & Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Mogfords to Alex Bradford - January 18, 1944]
Letter from the Mogfords to Alex Bradford discussing how they saw an article in the newspaper that mentioned Bradford and attached it to the letter. They enjoyed Bradford's previous letter and there Western Union business is going well.
Date:
January 18, 1944
Creator:
Mogford, M. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to H. E. Slaymaker on American Eagle Club Stationery - January 12, 1941]
Incomplete, unsigned letter from someone in the Canadian A. S. Force in England, addressed to the H.B.M. Consul, H. E. Slaymaker with the subject "W. R. Davis." It includes a clipping about William Rhodes Davis, who has been taking money from Nazis, with portions of text underlined in black ink and red pencil. The correspondence is written on letterhead for The American Eagle Club.
Date:
January 12, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tad of Cameron Iron Works Inc. to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944]
Letter from Tad of Cameron Iron Works Inc. to Alex Bradford discussing his regret that he was unable to get a hold of Mr. Bradford at his hotel. However, this was not for lack of trying, as Tad attempted to reach him at least six separate times. Additionally, Tad mentions that he and a Mr. Pig Stewart of WKM had a fantastic meal and should attempt to get together at a later date.
Date:
January 13, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - January 23, 1941]
Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford discussing a recently published article by the Houston Chronicle. Along with the mentioning of this article, Mr. Lewis provides a recent update to his current life including the training that he participated in Driffield near Yorkshire County.
Date:
January 23, 1941
Creator:
Lewis, James O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History