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[Letter from C. S. Duncan to Jim Chambers - August 30, 1935] (open access)

[Letter from C. S. Duncan to Jim Chambers - August 30, 1935]

Letter from C. S. Duncan to Jim Chambers discussing an unspecified (hand-carved and gold-plated) antique item that he has been trying sell or give to a museum.
Date: August 30, 1935
Creator: Duncan, C. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Captain Alex Bradford - January 6, 1944] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - February 23, 1943 & October 12, 1943] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Tex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields - October 31, 1939] (open access)

[Letter to Tex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields - October 31, 1939]

Letter to Tex Bradford discussing the individuals in charge of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. Ltd and the possibility of plans being created to keep Romanian oil fields out of the hands of the Nazi party.
Date: October 31, 1939
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht - December 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht - December 14, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to C.H.W. Ruprecht discussing an underwood agent by the name H.E. Whatson in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Whatson’s address is also included. Additionally, Mr. Bradford has included a previously discussed article that he had read about in both Stars & Stripes newspaper and an Egyptian newspaper.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. K. Dyer to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from W. K. Dyer to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944]

Letter from W. K. Dyer to Alex Bradford discussing the two year development, the various contracts resulting in modifications, and the availability of the fire fighting trucks and apparatuses.
Date: January 13, 1944
Creator: Dyer, W. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between the Raleys and Alex Bradford - April 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between the Raleys and Alex Bradford - April 1944]

Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Violet Schram discussing the recently published clipping from the New York Times about James Raley. Mr. Bradford states that he is currently in New York and plans to travel back to Texas soon. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he ran into Mike McNamara and George Strompl from project 19. The second letter Violet Schram responds to Alex Bradford on behalf of Claude, thanking him for the letter directed to Claude and stating that she will forward this letter to the appropriate address. Currently Mr. Claude M. Raley is located on a small island off the coast of Persia within the Persian Gulf.
Date: 1944-04-11/1944-04-18
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Schram, Violet
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 A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]

Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date: December 5, 1944
Creator: Rossiter, A. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anne M. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford - July 5, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Anne M. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford - July 5, 1941]

Letter from Anne H. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford discussing her anxiety about the caterpillar stunt suggested by Mr. Bradford. Mrs. Smith hopes to hear from Mr. Bradford at his earliest convenience in the hopes that they can discuss this tractor presentation.
Date: July 5, 1941
Creator: Somerville-Smith, Anne M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard O. Jacobson to Captain Alex Bradford - April 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Richard O. Jacobson to Captain Alex Bradford - April 3, 1944]

Letter from Richard O. Jacobson to Captain Alex Bradford discussing a telephone conversation held on the same day. Additionally a blank application was sent along with this letter to be filled out and sent back.
Date: April 3, 1944
Creator: Jacobson, Richard O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch - September 4, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch - September 4, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch discussing the four (4) stage high-pressure Mack trucks that have been in service under Mr. Kuch's command. The rest of the correspondence features mutual persons of interest between Mr. Bradford and Mr. Kuch.
Date: September 4, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Archie A. McConnell and Alex Bradford, 1944-1945] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Archie A. McConnell and Alex Bradford, 1944-1945]

Collection of letters featuring correspondence between Alex Bradford, Archie A. McConnel, and George Harold McConnell. In the first letter addressed on October 8th, 1943 Alex Bradford writes to Mr. George Harold McConnell discussing recent news and events that he has experienced. These include interactions with mutual friends, his current locations, and how his active military sons are doing. The second letter was written on November 16, 1943, by Archie A. McConnell to Alex Bradford apologizing for the misplacement of Mr. Bradford’s earlier letter. Additionally, Mr. McConnell states that George Harold McConnell is currently traveling in Australia. The third and final letter of this correspondence, written on July 18, 1944, Alex Bradford thanks Archie A. McConnell for informing that Mr. George McConnell is currently in Australia.
Date: 1943-10-08/1944-07-18
Creator: McConnell, Archie A. & Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles L. Austin - March 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles L. Austin - March 25, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles L. Austin discussing how he should approach writing a scathing letter to Congressman Hugh D. Scott about the potential passing of the Solider bill in the U.S. Congress. Mr. Bradford mentions that his children are abroad serving in military. Finally, Mr. Bradford proposes writing about his time in service of foreign countries.
Date: March 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to the Oren Fire Apparatus Company - January 3, 1944] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford - August 26, 1940] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Warner & Swasey Co. to Alex Bradford - December 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from the Warner & Swasey Co. to Alex Bradford - December 21, 1943]

Letter from the Warner & Swasey Company's Advertising Department to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for his kind words on their most recent advertisement, "Are the Japs better men than we are?". The attached letter has been attached on the second page of the document.
Date: December 21, 1943
Creator: Warner & Swasey Company. Advertising Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1944] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to the C.O. of Engineer Fire Suppression School - October 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to the C.O. of Engineer Fire Suppression School - October 14, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to the Commanding Officer of the Engineering Fire Suppression School asking for the address or APO number for Glenn G. Griswold. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has met with several service members that have said wonderful things about the school.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Marquis Childs - May 23] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Marquis Childs - May 23]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Colonel Marquis Childs discussing the various people that Mr. Bradford has encountered during his time abroad from the United States. It is Mr. Bradford's recommendation that Colonel Childs reach out to these men as they have experience throughout the Middle East and Africa. Finally, Mr. Bradford recommends that Colonel Childs reach out to George Kunkel or Bob McCracken in the hopes of publishing his articles in the Corpus Christi Caller and Times.
Date: 194X-05-23
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and G. E. Meares and R. A. Ascher - May 1938-November 1939] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis - March 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis - March 27, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis discussing various topics related to the development of fire fighting technologies and techniques. Topics included within this correspondence include various fire fighting explosives, high pressure water pumps, and air plane fire suppression. Finally Mr. Bradford mentions testing that is to be conducted in Elmira, New York under the supervision of George Booth, chief engineer of underwriters in New York.
Date: March 27, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox - January 12 ,1945] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster - May 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster - May 19, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster discussing the fire fighting equipment testing that was being held in Elmira, New York. Within the letter, Mr. Bradford provides a brief notice about the test conditions and some of the problems that he raised to the managing team. Most of the content of the letter describes the testing being performed along with Mr. Bradford's opinions on the results of said tests.
Date: May 19, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History