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[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki - November 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki - November 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki asking for a copy of his address, talks about the Science News Letter where he talks about jet-propulsion motors, and how Jato's are better. Reply letter from Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki to Alex Bradford on how he can't send him an address at the moment. But when the journal for Soaring Society in America is published. He can mail letters to the Secretary.
Date: 1944-11-06/1944-11-09
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Laura, November 10, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Laura, November 10, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Laura asking her questions to fill in the answers and send back. Laura fills in the answers as her reply.
Date: November 10, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. E. Hancock, November 8, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. E. Hancock, November 8, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to A. E. Hancock on seeing his son in North Africa. Doing well, very liked by all, and in best of health.
Date: November 8, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles E. Dawson, November 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles E. Dawson, November 15, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles E. Dawson discussing documents Bradford has reviewed and is returning to Mr. Dawson. He doesn't specialize in the work that was asked of him and apologies for the delay.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson - November 4, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson - November 4, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson discussing his experiences of the London blitz by the Germans during World War II. Mr. Bradford mentions that moral is high amidst the craters made by extensive bombing. Mr. Bradford also shares his thoughts on two (2) movies depicting this high moral, “England Can Take it” and “The Foreign Correspondent”. Finally, he touches on the Royal Air Force’s pushback against the German war machine.
Date: November 4, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. P. Lancashire - November 12, 1940] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Protection Engineering Department of the Standard Oil Co. of California - November 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Protection Engineering Department of the Standard Oil Co. of California - November 1, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to the Fire Protection Engineering Department of the Standard Oil Company of California discussing Mr. Bradford's foreign experiences as a Fire Officer.
Date: November 1, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Harry J. Wirth - November 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Harry J. Wirth - November 25, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Harry J. Wirth providing an update on Mr. Bradford's life traveling abroad.
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Parker Thompson - November 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Parker Thompson - November 6, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Parker Thompson discussing the recommendation of reaching out to the United Fruit Company for the purpose of providing decorticating machines and various additional mechanical products for the processing of abaca in South America.
Date: November 6, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland - November 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland - November 25, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland providing thirteen (13) names and addresses of men that Mr. Wayland might want to speak with. Mr. Bradford briefly touches upon each of these men before speaking about his enlistment with the Canadian army and the sentiment of preventing excessive British influence in small countries.
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland - November 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland - November 25, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland providing addresses for thirteen men located throughout the world. Included in the list of names is Harry Wirth who Mr. Bradford and Mr. Wayland had previously spoken about. Finally, each of the thirteen men have a brief entry written on what they have been doing in years. The final paragraph details Mr. Bradford’s experience abroad as part of the Canadian Army in 1940 and the anti-American sentiments.
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James G. Mitchell - November 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to James G. Mitchell - November 6, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to James G. Mitchell discussing the impact that United Fruit Company is going to have upon Mr. Michell's decordicating machines and his processing of abaca.
Date: November 6, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ken Sclater - November 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ken Sclater - November 16, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Ken Sclater discussing Mr. Bradford's interactions with various oil professionals throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Additionally Mr. Bradford addresses Mr. Sclater's fire suppression equipment suggestions.
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to L. S. Boyd, November 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to L. S. Boyd, November 27, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to L. S. Boyd asking for Larry's address and to give his regards to Major Charlie as well as General Robert.
Date: November 27, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner - November 4, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner - November 4, 1940]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner describing the the current state of affairs that the author was experiencing, including: the London blitz, the moral of the troops on the ground, and the collective company of men opposing the Nazi regime.
Date: November 4, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant Ed J. Nolan - November 26, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant Ed J. Nolan - November 26, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant Ed. J. Nolan discussing the recent life events that have occurred around Mr. Bradford's life, and the excitement surrounding the Mack and Bean high-pressure fire trucks.
Date: November 26, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lou L. Corcoran and Norman Keller - November 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lou L. Corcoran and Norman Keller - November 4, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lou L. Corcoran & Norman Keller of U.S. Gauge Company discussing the purchase of two (2) of the previously mentioned gauges for testing purposes.
Date: November 3, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson - November 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson - November 15, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson discussing the current Middle Eastern oil companies that control oil production and refinement within the region. After briefly covering these companies, Mr. Bradford comments on the variety of fires present throughout the region and the tools used to fight said fires. Finally, Mr. Bradford asks for the mailing address for Jack Ashenfelder.
Date: November 15, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Wayne W. Parrish, November 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Wayne W. Parrish, November 28, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Wayne W. Parrish discussing the Pacific. How it needs to be more well protected by the states than a foreign country. Bradford wants to help continue strengthening the Pacific and it's islands. So that it remains safe.
Date: November 28, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler - November 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler - November 8, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler comparing select risks between navy men and merchant seamen during World War II.
Date: November 8, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William Denzil Grogan - November 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William Denzil Grogan - November 23, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Wm. Denzil Grogan discussing his recent experiences after leaving Aldershot to join the No. 1 Canadian Tunneling Company and later the British army in 1941. After the attack on Peral Harbor, Mr. Bradford touches upon his request to transfer to reserve status, allowing for him to join U.S. forces. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he is back in the United States and provides his mailing address.
Date: November 23, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between John J. Miller and Alex Bradford - November-December 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between John J. Miller and Alex Bradford - November-December 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to John J. Miller complimenting his publication, the Progress Guide, for publishing George R. Bringmann’s article Jonesy on Wage Protection. Miller then replies thanking Bradford for his commentary and asking after his travels.
Date: 1944-11-28/1944-12-05
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Miller, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History