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[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 from L. S. Boyd to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1943] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton briefly talking about the different kinds of people he met in his three years of oversea military service. Was asked about the brief case he was carrying, so Bradford gave Lewis's information to the person.
Date: October 4, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943]

Letter from C. W. Taes "Tod" to Alex Bradford sharing updates on the firefighter crew in Africa and asking for details on Alex's personal life.
Date: December 20, 1943
Creator: Taes, C. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Tex Bradford and Elbert Jackson - August 1943-April 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Tex Bradford and Elbert Jackson - August 1943-April 1944]

Letter from Tex Bradford to Elbert Jackson (publisher of "The Spotlight" Authentic Oil Report) explaining that he has been abroad for military service in the American Army and the British Army in different countries, and also people that he met who work with oil. It includes a reply from Elbert describing various events that have prevented him from replying and answering questions about various mutual acquaintances.
Date: 1943-08-29/1944-04-15
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Jackson, C. Elbert
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 Alex Bradford to George Fielding Eliot, August 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to George Fielding Eliot, August 28, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to George Fielding Eliot discussing his return to the states after three years. Was apart of two different armies and was moved around the Middle East a lot. Been very busy.
Date: August 28, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Smith and Tod Taes to Alex Bradford - February 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Smith and Tod Taes to Alex Bradford - February 23, 1943]

Letter from Jim and Tod to Alex Bradford about building up a truck in their spare time. Jim and Tod also provide their mailing addresses.
Date: February 23, 1943
Creator: Taes, C. W. & Smith, Jim D.
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
[Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford, October 2, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford, October 2, 1943]

Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford discussing how he was late receiving the letter but hopes Bradford will come and network. If not George will be in the Ambassador Hotel mid-November.
Date: October 2, 1943
Creator: Eliot, George Fielding
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, October 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, October 15, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen asking where Frank is and what is he doing. Alex mentions seeing certain people in London, that would make a good story for Frank. He also sent a telegram and sprained his ankle while looking at his surroundings.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - October 18, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - October 18, 1943]

Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford discussing three (3) key points. The first point describes the last A.P.O. that he has on Captain Glenn G. Griswold, however he is unsure exactly where he is now. In the second point, he asks that Mr. Bradford send him the A.P.O. of Lieutenant Ed. Noland and Geo Kennedy. In the final point, Mr. Glines asks Mr. Bradford to share his experiences and observation on the conditions in the fields.
Date: October 18, 1943
Creator: Glines, David F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1943]

Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford discussing recent life events that have been happening in New York. Mr. Smith touches upon his home life with Mrs. Smith, the construction of a truck, and the safekeeping of Mr. Bradford’s firefighting equipment. The last page of this entry features the original envelope sent by Air Mail.
Date: December 19, 1943
Creator: Smith, Jim D.
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 Bill Moses to Alex Bradford - November 30, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford - November 30, 1943]

Letter from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford discussing various local news stories, and the international war efforts. Mr. Moses wonders where Alex Bradford had wandered off to after he had last heard from him. Mr. Moses touches upon some of the local news within his area by mentioning mutual friends before informing Mr. Bradford that his Ottawa residence has been destroyed in a fire resulting in the death of a Colonel. Finally, Mr. Moses mentions that he is elated that Mr. Bradford has joined the USAAF working in the oil fields that come under attack.
Date: November 30, 1943
Creator: Moses, William Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry Boyd to Alex Bradford, September 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Larry Boyd to Alex Bradford, September 19, 1943]

Letter from Larry S. Boyd to Alex Bradford apologizing for the jittery handwriting, as he is writing on top of a motor that's running. He discusses his services and how married life has been for him.
Date: September 19, 1943
Creator: Boyd, Lawrence L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Curtis Hancock to Alex Bradford - May 25, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Curtis Hancock to Alex Bradford - May 25, 1943]

Letter from Curtis Hancock to Alex Bradford discussing his appreciation that Mr. Bradford is enjoying his recently published book as a fellow Texan. Mr. Hancock states that he is currently farther in than when they last met and hopes to meet in the near future. Finally, Mr. Hancock provides an address for Mr. Bradford to send the book when he has finished. This section has been underlined and circled in red pencil.
Date: May 25, 1943
Creator: Hancock, Curtis
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
[Letters between Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud, September 15 - September 17, 1943] (open access)

[Letters between Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud, September 15 - September 17, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud on September 15th discussing his history as a firefighter overseas. An how Alex came across DuGas extinguishers in Afrika. He is wondering if they have a certain model and would like a chart of all types of approved hand extinguishers. A. A. Michaud's reply to Alex Bradford on September 17th was him being interested in his letter and accepting his request by giving him a chart along with the letter. He also invited Mr. Bradford to stop by the National Safety Congress in Chicago around early October. Or to the Marinette if time permits.
Date: 1943-09-15/1943-09-17
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Michaud, A. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Wendell Zimmerman, October 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Wendell Zimmerman, October 14, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Wendell Zimmerman stating that he's back in the states from overseas and found a few of Zimmerman's letters. Decided to send him a response.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford, October 31, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford, October 31, 1943]

Letter from Wendall Zimmerman to Alex Bradford informing him that his wife is living in Morgantown now and if Bradford wants to reach him during the day is best to call Morgantown. Zimmerman would like to hear more about Bradford's travels.
Date: October 31, 1943
Creator: Zimmerman, Wendell
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Alex Bradford to Ed Harkness - October 8, 1943-December 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letters from Alex Bradford to Ed Harkness - October 8, 1943-December 5, 1943]

Letters from Alex Bradford to Ed Harkness describing his travels, congratulating Ed on his marriage, and asking after Glen Carlyle Martin.
Date: 1943-10-08/1943-12-03
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence L. Boyd - November 7, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence L. Boyd - November 7, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Larry L. Boyd answering Larry's question about his overseas work that he's been doing. Wasn't much to tell, all that matters is winning the war, everything else comes second.
Date: November 17, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History