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[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
[Clipping: A Veteran's Views]
Newspaper clipping with an article titled "A Veteran's Views" underlined in red. The article gives the opinion of veterans on the actions of the British during WWII. The name "R. M. Bayliss," associated with another article, is underlined in blue. Other articles are unmarked. The back of the page has advertisements.
Date:
May 10, 1940
Creator:
Nichols, Fred E.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Cros's Nest, Letters to the Lookout - May 10 1940]
Newspaper clipping taken from the Letters to the Lookout section of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Four (4) letters have been written to the editor of the newspaper covering anti-allied comments made in previous issues of the Corpus Christi Caller. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an advertisement for men's suits, bathing accessories, and bedding.
Date:
May 10, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. G. McGonagill - August 1940-October 1943]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. G. McGonagill exchanging personal updates. Bradford sends money to McGonagill and describes his travels in the service, and McGonagill shares news from home.
Date:
1940-08-23/1943-10-30
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 46, Ed. 1 Friday, February 23, 1940
Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
February 23, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 8, Ed. 1 Friday, May 31, 1940
Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 31, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, August 9, 1940
Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 9, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, December 6, 1940
Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 6, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, December 13, 1940
Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 13, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson - November 4, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson discussing his experiences of the London blitz by the Germans during World War II. Mr. Bradford mentions that moral is high amidst the craters made by extensive bombing. Mr. Bradford also shares his thoughts on two (2) movies depicting this high moral, “England Can Take it” and “The Foreign Correspondent”. Finally, he touches on the Royal Air Force’s pushback against the German war machine.
Date:
November 4, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. P. Lancashire - November 12, 1940]
Letter from Sgt. Alex Bradford to Mr. E. P. Lancashire discussing the best type of fog nozzle for large oil fires. Additionally Mr. Bradford recommends looking into a Mr. J. A. Eversden who has developed a new chemical for extinguishing incendiary bombs.
Date:
November 12, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger, February 4, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger discussing how sorry he was for missing his bus to Mexico. Bradford wants Earl to give him a call once he's in town.
Date:
February 4, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, July 19, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen to inform him that he's going East. Not west at all. He gave his address and would be happy to talk with him when possible.
Date:
July 19, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker addressing the various meetings on the potential appointment of Alex Bradford to either the British or Canadian forces.
Date:
July 27, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940]
Letter from Lance Corporal Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker informing of Mr. Bradford's stationing at Camp Borden with the 2nd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for training purposes. Mr. Bradford also provides information on his previous housing in Corpus Christi.
Date:
September 30, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James H. R. Cromwell, August 1, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James H. R. Cromwell discussing how he wishes there were more people like Cromwell. For Cromwell is doing great work; Bradford would be happy if more young wealthy men were interested in politics. He might be commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers.
Date:
August 1, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner - November 4, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner describing the the current state of affairs that the author was experiencing, including: the London blitz, the moral of the troops on the ground, and the collective company of men opposing the Nazi regime.
Date:
November 4, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. H. E. Slaymaker - July 13, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to H.E. Slaymaker providing an update about his current status and informing that the next letter will come in a week or two.
Date:
July 13, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson, April 17, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson on an editorial he's sending from the Calter-Times.
Date:
April 17, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler - May 12, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler discussing Mr. Pegler's article "Fair Enough" which covers pro-war sentiments.
Date:
May 12, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. Merrell to Alex Bradford, April 23, 1940]
Letter from C. H. Merrell to Alex Bradford on expecting to be in Houston to find out the correct people to contact at Hudson Engineering Company. Merrell tells Bradford that'll see him next week.
Date:
April 23, 1940
Creator:
Merrell, C. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford - August 26, 1940]
Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford discussing his regret that he had missed meeting with Mr. Bradford in New York City. Additionally, Mr. Ruprecht mentions that if Mr. Bradford is ever in New York City again to let him know in advance.
Date:
August 26, 1940
Creator:
Ruprecht, C. H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford, October 1, 1940]
Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford congratulating him on enlisting and wishing him luck.
Date:
October 1, 1940
Creator:
Ruprecht, C. H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
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