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[Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford, April 29, 1940]
Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford thanking him for the complements he always gives them and the information on some of the old-timers.
Date:
April 29, 1940
Creator:
Convers, F. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields, November 30, 1940]
Letter from John G. to Alex Bradford discussing how a group almost destroyed oil wells in Romania and how John likes Canadians, for they've woken up his district.
Date:
November 30, 1940
Creator:
Sunday Express
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht - September 1940-December 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht discussing personal updates. Bradford states that he is currently working in Canada within the mechanized cavalry regiment. In the second letter, Bradford encloses a newspaper clipping he mentioned on a phone call with Ruprecht, as well as the contact information for H. E. Whatson.
Date:
1940-09-28/1943-12-14
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, August 13, 1940]
Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford on a book suggestion on fire fighting. He would also like to hear more stories of Bradford's oil firefighting experiences.
Date:
August 13, 1940
Creator:
Scott, W. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford, August 10, 1940]
Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford on how he was glad to have met Bradford. And hopes he can find somewhere, where his services are needed. So that he can get back into action.
Date:
August 10, 1940
Creator:
Eliot, George Fielding
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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Carswell to Alex Bradford, August 9, 1940]
Letter from J. B. Carswell to Alex Bradford about how happy he is to know what happened in Canada. And hopes to see him in England soon.
Date:
August 9, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Regarding Meeting - March 30, 1940]
Letter from Ms. Casey to Alex Bradford on hoping to meet in Texas, mentioning his associations with Australia and Australian people living in Corpus Christi, and asking about military contacts.
Date:
March 30, 1940
Creator:
Commonwealth of Australia. Department of External Affairs
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
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. R. Cromwell to Alex Bradford, August 28, 1940]
Letter from James H. R. Cromwell to Alex Bradford apologizing on his delay of response. He's usually away for periods of time but is mainly campaigning. He feels as though the United States has become soft. And may be defeated one day.
Date:
August 28, 1940
Creator:
Cromwell, James H. R.
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.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford - August 3, 1940]
Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford discussing various local news stories that have been affecting Ray. These stories include Ray mentioning their mayor being on vacation, Mrs. Bemus traveling to Los Angles, and Ray’s short time in the hospital. Ray has sent in blueprints for the Williams explosive apparatus.
Date:
August 3, 1940
Creator:
Starner, Ray G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford, April 25, 1940]
Letter from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford informing him that he has quit his job at Hercules and describing new explosives being developed by the U.S. Army.
Date:
April 25, 1940
Creator:
Zimmerman, Wendell
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford, August 2, 1940]
Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford informing him that he received his letter and hopes this letter reaches him. Gervasi would like to speak to Bradford or have Bradford write back on the subject mentioned
Date:
August 2, 1940
Creator:
Gervasi, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford, May 20, 1940]
Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford on how he's been away from the office gathering what Bradford asked for. An Gervasi can't disclose the name of the person who hired the 8 Texans to do whatever deed or task asked of them.
Date:
May 20, 1940
Creator:
Gervasi, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford, July 14, 1940]
Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford discussing how Frank is sorry for not being able to connect sooner. He thinks Alex's experiences as a oil fire fighter and other observations on things. Could be made into a book, he wants to speak more on the idea. Frank would like to hear from Alex soon.
Date:
July 14, 1940
Creator:
Hanighen, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford, May 15, 1940]
Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford on him thanking Bradford for liking his works. Yet he didn't want to talk about that, he wanted to get to know Mr. Chupp instead. Frank would leave his location if Alex wanted to visit him. He mentioned how he wrote about Texas but hated the heat.
Date:
May 15, 1940
Creator:
Hanighen, Frank
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. R. Heydon to Alex Bradford - May 21, 1940]
Letter from P. R. Heydon to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for his intention to volunteer for military service for the allied cause.
Date:
May 21, 1940
Creator:
Heydon, P. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford, April 24, 1940]
Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford on Lester wanting Bradford to meet Senator Sheppard and get a tour of the plant. On the second page explosives are being discussed.
Date:
April 24, 1940
Creator:
Barlow, Lester P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History