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[Photograph of a Group of People Outside Boykins Funeral Home]
Photograph of a group of African Americans standing outside the Boykins Funeral Home. Most of the thirty-two elderly men and women are wearing funeral attire: dark dresses and hats for the women.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Art Made by Camille's Creative Workshop]
Photograph of a table of art objects. A sign in the center of the table says "These articles were made in Camille's Creative Workshop by Dazell & Camille Lee." The articles include framed objects, crafts, and lamps among other smaller things.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Art Made by Camille's Creative Workshop]
Photograph of a table of art objects. A sign in the center of the table says "These articles were made in Camille's Creative Workshop by Dazell & Camille Lee." The objects include framed objects, crafts, and lamps among other smaller things.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Group of Students in a Classroom]
Photograph of a group of African American children sitting in a classroom at desks. The teacher is standing in the center of the classroom by the chalkboard. The class's decorations and writing on the chalkboard is about St. Patrick's Day. Other desks and tables are in the foreground.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Coin Collection]
Photograph of a coin collection displayed in books and boxes on top of a wooden chest of drawers. Hung on the wall behind the chest is a newspaper article and sheet music.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Group of Young Children]
Photograph of a group of young African American children working in a classroom. Two young girls are sitting in chairs in the foreground reading a book while the rest of the children are turned around working at a counter against the back wall. Cabinets are above the counter, and a sink is on the left side. Two desks are pushed together in the foreground.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Group of Women]
Photograph of a group of African American women posed behind a wicker table with a light tablecloth and vase of flowers placed on top. The nine women are wearing dresses or skirts with contrasting shirts; three women are seated behind the table, and six women are standing behind them. Photographs and a bulletin board are on the wall behind the group, and on the left of edge of the photo, a wicker sofa and jukebox are visible.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Group of Young Children]
Photograph of a group of young African American children working in a classroom. Two young girls are sitting in chairs in the foreground reading a book while the rest of the children are turned around working at a counter against the back wall. Cabinets are above the counter, and a sink is on the left side. Two desks are pushed together in the foreground.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Group of People]
Photograph of a group of African Americans standing in a room with wood paneling and wooden benches. The women are wearing satin dresses; some of them are wearing shawls, corsages, and necklaces. One man is standing in the front of the group on the right side, and he is wearing a light suit and tie. A piano is in the background on the left, and multiple signs are hanging on the wall behind them. The building is believed to be Second Baptist Church of Waco.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Group of Young Children]
Photograph of a group of young African American children reading in a classroom. Four of the children are sitting at two desks pushed together, and six children are standing in the behind them. Some of the group are reading books while the others are looking with them. Cabinets are against the back wall, and a sink is on the left side.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Building]
Photograph of a light colored house made with wooden boards and a light roof. The window on the left of the house has a sign saying "Simmons Barber Shop 1307 Tabor St." On the left of the window is a door. The right side of the house has another entrance on a covered porch with chairs and more windows. Power lines are connected above the porch and are running across the photo. A lawn with a walkway and a road are in the foreground, and an old car is on the right of the image.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of a Wedding Announcement]
Photograph of a newspaper clipping announcing the nuptials of the Franklin-Keys. The photograph included with the article shows a young African American couple cutting a cake. The man on the left is wearing a tuxedo with a bow-tie, and the woman on the right is wearing a light colored dress, veil and gloves. The first three lines of the announcement are visible underneath the photograph.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Portrait of a Man]
Photograph of an African American man wearing a dark military jacket and light hat with a dark brim. The photo is signed "Your son David H. Swanson."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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 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
[Letter from Robert H. Wylie to Homer Groninger Regarding Fire Prevention Course]
Letter from Robert H. Wylie to Homer Groninger showing praise for Bradford being the one candidate to receive high marks on the first course for fire prevention.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wylie, Robert H.
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 to Alex Bradford Regarding Personal Topics - October 13]
Letter to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including Bill's death, the author's employment, and offering an invitation to the author's wedding.
Date:
19XX-10-13
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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]
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
[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