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[Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 19, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 19, 1949]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing news on the happenings in and around Sugar Land.
Date: August 19, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Bigwin Inn, May 31, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Bigwin Inn, May 31, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Bigwin Inn requesting availability and rates for cottages for him and his family, mentioning his previous stay 20 years ago with his parents.
Date: May 31, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - November 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - November 15, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses acknowledging the receipt of Mr. Moses' previous letters and apologizing for the delayed response due to the constant traveling throughout Asia and Africa. Mr. Bradford provides a brief update on his family and their locations. Finally, after giving a brief update on his current appointed position asks about Mr. Moses' life.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - August 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - August 22, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent activities throughout South America and the Middle East. Special emphasis is placed on providing information on Bahrein and the oil companies working through out the area.
Date: August 22, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941]

Letter from Early Deane, Jr. to Tex Bradford discussing recent life updates. Key points include the sale of Mr. Deane's business, the recent news story about Mr. Bradford, and the birth of Mr. Deane's little girl.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Deane, Early, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. P. Lancashire - November 12, 1940] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943] (open access)

[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943]

Correspondence between W.R. Bradford and Alex Bradford over three years. The first letter from W.R. Bradford to a Quebec newspaper, asking for Alex Bradford's address. The second letter features Alex Bradford’s response to W.R. Bradford’s letter. This describes Alex’s regrets in not responding sooner as he has been aboard working throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as a fire-fighting officer or as an explosives engineer. Additionally, Alex mention’s that the firm of Bradford & Wiggins are on permanent hiatus due to all efforts to win the War. Alex also provides his current contact information.
Date: 1941-04-26/1943-10-14
Creator: Bradford, W. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford, August 20, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford, August 20, 1944]

Telegram sent from Bill Moses to Captain Alex Bradford asking for his air mail address and providing Moses' business address in Ontario.
Date: August 20, 1944
Creator: Moses, William Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - August 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - August 10, 1941]

Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing the recent communique shared with the the officers familiar with Mr. Bradford. Mr. Moses touches upon a former colleague, Tony Beacon, who deserted the Canadian Army in favor of serving in the United States armed forces. The letter transitions into curiosity about what Mr. Bradford has been doing since they last met. Finally, several paragraphs are dedicated to providing information pertaining to Ottawa news. The letter ends with Mr. Moses asking for Alex Bradford's most recent contact information.
Date: August 10, 1941
Creator: Moses, William Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Sealy to Jeane and Dan Kempner, October 7, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from William Sealy to Jeane and Dan Kempner, October 7, 1949]

Letter from William Sealy to Jeane and Dan Kempner about Sealy's family's moving process as they go to their winter apartment.
Date: October 7, 1949
Creator: Sealy, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jeane and Dan Kempner to Frank McFarland, April 17, 1948] (open access)

[Telegram from Jeane and Dan Kempner to Frank McFarland, April 17, 1948]

Telegram sent by Jeane and Dan Kempner to Frank McFarland discussing their condolences for Pauline's passing.
Date: April 17, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 & Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1946]

Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing an ad placed in Sugar and becoming associated with the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: May 31, 1946
Creator: Bohannan, C. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Justice G. F. McFarland, April 17, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Justice G. F. McFarland, April 17, 1948]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to G. F. McFarland informing that he learned about Pauline's death and expresses his condolences.
Date: April 17, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. John Clayton to T. L. James, May 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. John Clayton to T. L. James, May 13, 1949]

Letter from Mrs. John Clayton to T. L. James discussing information needed to procure displaced families for farm hire through the Estonian Relief Committee.
Date: May 13, 1949
Creator: Clayton, Mrs. John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from George F. Eliot to Tex Bradford - May 2, 1940] (open access)

[Letters from George F. Eliot to Tex Bradford - May 2, 1940]

Correspondence between George F. Eliot and Tex Bradford discussing military sentiments and qualifications. In the first letter, George F. Elliot writes about a meeting between himself and C. Hartley Grattan. In the second letter George F. Eliot advises Mr. Bradford on applying for a military position in Ontario, Canada.
Date: May 2, 1940
Creator: Eliot, George Fielding
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford - September 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford - September 12, 1943]

Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford discussing the suitcase of clothing, personal effects, and money order that is being sent to Mr. Bradford in Washington D.C. Mr. Walter briefly mentions Mr. Bradford's experiences abroad. Finally, Mr. Walter mentions that his family is fighting abroad against the Nazi regime.
Date: September 12, 1943
Creator: Walter, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Walter to Alex Bradford - August 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Walter to Alex Bradford - August 28, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Henry Walter discussing Mr. Bradford's experiences abroad over the last three (3) years in the service of the Canadian Tunneling Company, the Royal Canadian Engineers, and the United States Air Force and Ordinance. Mr. Bradford also touches upon the current state of World War II and his journey's to the Middle East, North Africa, Canada, and Russia.
Date: August 28, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William. J. Moses - September 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William. J. Moses - September 3, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Wm. J. Moses acknowledging the receipt of a previous letter. Additionally, Mr. Bradford briefly touches upon the Arabian oil positions by describing the climate and the lifestyle.
Date: September 3, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - February 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - February 4, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent updates to his locations and his activities. Mr. Bradford has included a clipping pertaining to a General McNaughton. Finally, Mr. Bradford touches upon his recent support of pro-Russian sentiments.
Date: February 4, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - November 20, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - November 20, 1940]

Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing recent news and events that have happened since Mr. Bradford has left for overseas action. News and events touched upon include: the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Tony Beacon being a thorn in Mr. Moses' side, the promotion of Mr. Moses to Gunnery Sergeant, and the news surrounding several officers at the Regal Office in Ottawa, Canada.
Date: November 20, 1940
Creator: Moses, William Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John R. Hecht to Isaac H. Kempner, June 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from John R. Hecht to Isaac H. Kempner, June 5, 1945]

Letter from John R. Hecht to Isaac H. Kempner discussing his marriage the business he started in Vancouver Canada.
Date: June 5, 1945
Creator: Hecht, John R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John R. Hecht to Isaac H. Kempner, June 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from John R. Hecht to Isaac H. Kempner, June 20, 1945]

Letter from John R. Hecht to Isaac H. Kempner discussing trade and roof shingles.
Date: June 20, 1945
Creator: Hecht, John R.
System: The Portal to Texas History