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[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, August 13, 1940] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle] (open access)

[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle]

Magazine clipping recounting the story of how an American tugboat, the "Intent," traveled from Port Arthur to Massawa during WWII to open a bottleneck for the 8th Army and save North Africa for the Allies. Some parts of the article have handwritten notes and underlining. The back of the second page has text from portions of other articles and advertisements.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Dorcy, Biddle & Kiesling, Barrett C.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al and Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - February 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Al and Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - February 13, 1941]

Letter from Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford attempting to reach out to Mr. Bradford in hopes of establishing a line of communication with their West Texan brother. Mr. Groebl mentions that the Westex Oil Company is still going strong throughout East Texas. The final half of the letter mentions that the Groebl's and East Texas prayers are behind the Allied cause.
Date: February 13, 1941
Creator: Groebl, Ted O. & Groebl, Albert P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funke - September 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funke - September 13, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funk discussing possible additives that Mr. Bradford has seen during his time in the service of foreign nations as a fire suppression member. In addition to this discussion on chemical additives, Mr. Bradford asks about the possibility of adopting various fire suppression technologies in the United States of America.
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tad of Cameron Iron Works Inc. to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Tad of Cameron Iron Works Inc. to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944]

Letter from Tad of Cameron Iron Works Inc. to Alex Bradford discussing his regret that he was unable to get a hold of Mr. Bradford at his hotel. However, this was not for lack of trying, as Tad attempted to reach him at least six separate times. Additionally, Tad mentions that he and a Mr. Pig Stewart of WKM had a fantastic meal and should attempt to get together at a later date.
Date: January 13, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. H. E. Slaymaker - July 13, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. H. E. Slaymaker - July 13, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to H.E. Slaymaker providing an update about his current status and informing that the next letter will come in a week or two.
Date: July 13, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: This Is On Me] (open access)

[Clipping: This Is On Me]

Newspaper clipping describing the authors personal disgust with horse racing being anything more than a gambling racket. Mr. Treat's presents his argument by touching on several concerns including, the cruel treatment of animals, the disconnection between horse and owner, the type of crowd attending horse races, and the ethics of selective breeding. On the back of the clipping are showtimes for movies and theater shows.
Date: January 13, 1945
Creator: Treat, Roger
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake - January 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake - January 13, 1941]

Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake describing the German bombardment of London during World War II and the effects the bombardment had on the morale of the British people. Additionally Mr. Bradford advises to keep an eye on Mr. William Rhodes Davis due to his possible Nazi ties.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford Sr. to Gabriel Heatter - December 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford Sr. to Gabriel Heatter - December 13, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford Sr. to Gabriel Heatter discussing Great Britain and Winston Churchill's aggression in Greece and Ethiopia. Additionally, Mr. Bradford voices his concerns of American lives being used to advance the alleged British agenda of controlling Ethiopia and Greece.
Date: December 13, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford - November 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford - November 13, 1943]

Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including a visit from John Adams, his job aspirations, and a talk with Alex's family.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Wirth, Harry J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History