[Buses and Traveling Throughout Texas] (open access)

[Buses and Traveling Throughout Texas]

Newspaper clipping from the Bus Transportation magazine that details the unknown author's various encounters with the the bus and travel industry of Texas.
Date: January 15, 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Diesel Engine & Friends] (open access)

[Clipping: Diesel Engine & Friends]

Newspaper clipping that details the creation of a new diesel engine advancement from the engineer Charles F. Kettering and General Motors Corporation. A section is outlined in red pencil.
Date: January 31, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: First Committee and the No More Foreign Wars Committee] (open access)

[Clipping: First Committee and the No More Foreign Wars Committee]

Newspaper clipping describing three members of the First committee. These members include General Robert E. Wood, General Hugh Johnson, and Verne Marshall. Special emphasis has been placed on the oil financier William Rhodes Davis. A section of the newspaper clipping has been underlined in red colored pencil. The underlined passage describes a plan to purchase £2,000,000 of British and American oil and sell it to Germany and Italy. On the back of this clipping is speculation that Nazi Germany was planning another expansion for March of that year.
Date: January 9, 1941
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Seven Steps to Personal Success] (open access)

[Clipping: Seven Steps to Personal Success]

Magazine clipping giving advice on how to have a great personality by helping readers focus their energy on great decisions and good habits. The back of the first sheet (p. 29) has movie reviews, and there are several advertisements around the article.
Date: January 11, 1941
Creator: Pitkin, Walter B.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944]

This correspondence of letters features two separate conversations. The first letter is from Yvonne Thivierge to Alex Bradford informing Mr. Bradford that Captain John H. Mansell does not reside at the intended address. The second and intended letter is from Alex Bradford to Captain John H. Mansell discussing Mr. Bradford's interaction with Matt Krim and the Chief Engineer in Baltimore. Finally Mr. Bradford states that he will be in New York for a few more weeks before returning to Burbank, California.
Date: January 4, 1944
Creator: Thivierge, Yvonne & Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford andGertrude Cook - January 10, 1945] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford andGertrude Cook - January 10, 1945]

The first letter is from Alex Bradford to Gertrude Cook thanking Cook for her previous letter and providing personal updates. The second letter is from Gertrude Cook to Alex Bradford. The letter pictures a snowy winter's day on the right hand side, and the left hand side Cook wishes Bradford a happy holiday season.
Date: January 10, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945] (open access)

[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]

Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.
Date: 1945-01-16/1945-01-22
Creator: Pew, Joseph Newton, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
International Cementers, Inc.: Personal and Office Directory - January 15, 1945 (open access)

International Cementers, Inc.: Personal and Office Directory - January 15, 1945

Personal and office directory for International Cementers Incorporated featuring information on three (3) separate offices: the General Office, the Accounting Office, and the Chemical Department. Each of these departments features the office’s address, post office (P.O.) box, and phone number. Below each office or department provides an employee’s name, title, physical address and phone number if available.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: International Cementers, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford Discussing Firefighting Technology - January 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford Discussing Firefighting Technology - January 14, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Ed (Last Name Unknown) discussing both the creation of an aluminum combination nozzle and the Riepling Universal Nozzle. In addition to the nozzles, Mr. Bradford mentions a recent demonstration of a carbon dioxide crash truck extinguishing a test fire.
Date: January 14, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs, January 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs, January 6, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs thanking him for the postcard. Wants to write more to make him laugh but will wait til he sees Frank in person.
Date: January 6, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy, January 18, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy, January 18, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy asking for Frank to keep an eye out for work for him. Tells him of what the others are doing and seeing other Colonels as well.
Date: January 18, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney, January 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney, January 4, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney asking for the address of someone while also telling him how other engineers felt seeing Ranney's article.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney - January 24, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney - January 24, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Dr. Leo Ranney discussing new developments that have happened since they last wrote. Alex Bradford mentions that at one point he was stationed near Lake Chad and Fort Lamy in July 1941. Mr. Bradford also touches upon his life choices of serving throughout the world in two foreign armies and as a civilian serviceman.
Date: January 24, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to New York World-Telegram, January 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to New York World-Telegram, January 25, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Editor at New York World-Telegram discussing his displeasure in Mr. Simms siding with Hitler and writing for him. Alex has urged higher ups to cut ties with Russia. He fought in two wars overseas even one against Hitler. Writers are helping the enemy ins what Alex wants the Editor to understand.
Date: January 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Robert S. Moulton - January 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Robert S. Moulton - January 3, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Robert S. Moulton discussing Mr. Bradford's three (3) years overseas on fire fighting duties and on the tools, methods, and techniques used to extinguish fires.
Date: January 3, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 6, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero discussing Mr. Clithero's previous article and the interest in the possibility of discovering additional articles. Additionally, Mr. Bradford readily shares his history working abroad as an explosive engineer and as a fire-fighting officer.
Date: January 6, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 17, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 17, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero discussing the pieces of equipment and methods that are being used to extinguish fires. Discussion includes various fog equipment, pressure capacity for four (4) nozzles, fire extinguishing foam, and swing lines for said foam. The original correspondence featured multiple photographs of a quadrapod and of multiple fire hose nozzles.
Date: January 17, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson, January 31, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson, January 31, 1938]

Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson asking about if a four of six size diesel can power a fire truck. For Bradford has decided to purchase a new fire truck and wants to know all information on the cylinder diesels. While also asking on the cost and if there high-speed type diesels.
Date: January 31, 1938
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Tex. Bradford - November 9, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Tex. Bradford - November 9, 1943]

Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Tex Bradford regretfully informing Bradford that he cannot meet at the suggested time and inviting Bradford to join him for lunch the next day.
Date: January 6, 1944
Creator: Hallock, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Curtis Hopson to Alex Bradford - January 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Curtis Hopson to Alex Bradford - January 17, 1944]

Letter from Curtis Hopson to Alex Bradford discussing different serviceman he has worked with. A photo of a young, dark haired white man is attached.
Date: January 17, 1944
Creator: Hopson, Curtis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. M. Hastings to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from D. M. Hastings to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1945]

Letter from D. M. Hastings to Alex Bradford on thanking him for sending a letter on his reaction to their program. They'll refer his letter to news executives for careful consideration.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Hastings, D. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History