[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis - February 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis - February 8, 1941]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis discussing the events of his time overseas. Bradford describes the bombing he has seen in London and other large cities and his great respect for the serviceman he has met.
Date: February 8, 1941
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl - March 26, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl - March 26, 1941]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl acknowledging the receipt of a letter sent on February 13, 1941. Mr. Bradford briefly mentions that he is with the Royal Canadian Engineers working along side many fellow Americans throughout Europe.
Date: March 26, 1941
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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
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 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 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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - January 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - January 23, 1941]

Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford discussing a recently published article by the Houston Chronicle. Along with the mentioning of this article, Mr. Lewis provides a recent update to his current life including the training that he participated in Driffield near Yorkshire County.
Date: January 23, 1941
Creator: Lewis, James O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to H. E. Slaymaker on American Eagle Club Stationery - January 12, 1941] (open access)

[Letter to H. E. Slaymaker on American Eagle Club Stationery - January 12, 1941]

Incomplete, unsigned letter from someone in the Canadian A. S. Force in England, addressed to the H.B.M. Consul, H. E. Slaymaker with the subject "W. R. Davis." It includes a clipping about William Rhodes Davis, who has been taking money from Nazis, with portions of text underlined in black ink and red pencil. The correspondence is written on letterhead for The American Eagle Club.
Date: January 12, 1941
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History