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The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, December 13, 1940
Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 13, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, December 11, 1940]
Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford informing Bradford that he did receive his letter and is glad to know he made it safely to England. Regretfully, England decided to not have firefighters come overseas. They'll train their own men; busy recruiting and training firemen to do fire duties with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Date:
December 11, 1940
Creator:
Scott, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, December 6, 1940
Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 6, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields, November 30, 1940]
Letter from John G. to Alex Bradford discussing how a group almost destroyed oil wells in Romania and how John likes Canadians, for they've woken up his district.
Date:
November 30, 1940
Creator:
Sunday Express
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letters from Alex Bradford to Henry Walter - October 1940-September 1943]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford to Henry Walter over two letters. The first letter features instructions and a receipt for ten dollars ($10) to express ship a suitcase to the Georgetown Customs House in Washington, D.C. The second letter features a brief acknowledgement from Alex Bradford to Henry Walter that he has landed "somewhere in England" after a good trip at sea.
Date:
1940-10-16/1943-09-09
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford, October 1, 1940]
Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford congratulating him on enlisting and wishing him luck.
Date:
October 1, 1940
Creator:
Ruprecht, C. H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940]
Letter from Lance Corporal Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker informing of Mr. Bradford's stationing at Camp Borden with the 2nd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for training purposes. Mr. Bradford also provides information on his previous housing in Corpus Christi.
Date:
September 30, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht - September 1940-December 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht discussing personal updates. Bradford states that he is currently working in Canada within the mechanized cavalry regiment. In the second letter, Bradford encloses a newspaper clipping he mentioned on a phone call with Ruprecht, as well as the contact information for H. E. Whatson.
Date:
1940-09-28/1943-12-14
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. C. T. Bennett to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1940]
Letter from D. C. T. Bennett to Alex Bradford apologizing for replying so late but has been moving around the states a lot. Currently in Ottawa.
Date:
August 30, 1940
Creator:
Bennett, D. C. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. R. Cromwell to Alex Bradford, August 28, 1940]
Letter from James H. R. Cromwell to Alex Bradford apologizing on his delay of response. He's usually away for periods of time but is mainly campaigning. He feels as though the United States has become soft. And may be defeated one day.
Date:
August 28, 1940
Creator:
Cromwell, James H. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford - August 26, 1940]
Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford discussing his regret that he had missed meeting with Mr. Bradford in New York City. Additionally, Mr. Ruprecht mentions that if Mr. Bradford is ever in New York City again to let him know in advance.
Date:
August 26, 1940
Creator:
Ruprecht, C. H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. G. McGonagill - August 1940-October 1943]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. G. McGonagill exchanging personal updates. Bradford sends money to McGonagill and describes his travels in the service, and McGonagill shares news from home.
Date:
1940-08-23/1943-10-30
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford, August 10, 1940]
Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford on how he was glad to have met Bradford. And hopes he can find somewhere, where his services are needed. So that he can get back into action.
Date:
August 10, 1940
Creator:
Eliot, George Fielding
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ladonia News (Ladonia, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 17, Ed. 1 Friday, August 9, 1940
Weekly newspaper from Ladonia, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 9, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Carswell to Alex Bradford, August 9, 1940]
Letter from J. B. Carswell to Alex Bradford about how happy he is to know what happened in Canada. And hopes to see him in England soon.
Date:
August 9, 1940
Creator:
Carswell, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford - August 3, 1940]
Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford discussing various local news stories that have been affecting Ray. These stories include Ray mentioning their mayor being on vacation, Mrs. Bemus traveling to Los Angles, and Ray’s short time in the hospital. Ray has sent in blueprints for the Williams explosive apparatus.
Date:
August 3, 1940
Creator:
Starner, Ray G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford, August 2, 1940]
Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford informing him that he received his letter and hopes this letter reaches him. Gervasi would like to speak to Bradford or have Bradford write back on the subject mentioned
Date:
August 2, 1940
Creator:
Gervasi, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James H. R. Cromwell, August 1, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James H. R. Cromwell discussing how he wishes there were more people like Cromwell. For Cromwell is doing great work; Bradford would be happy if more young wealthy men were interested in politics. He might be commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers.
Date:
August 1, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker addressing the various meetings on the potential appointment of Alex Bradford to either the British or Canadian forces.
Date:
July 27, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, July 19, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen to inform him that he's going East. Not west at all. He gave his address and would be happy to talk with him when possible.
Date:
July 19, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Regarding Personal Topics - July 16, 1940]
Letter to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including a chat with Alex's step-son, the author's employment at the FBI, the author's work with their sister's father-in-law, the author's support for President Roosevelt, and general well wishes. Pages 2 and 3 are omitted.
Date:
July 16, 1940
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford, July 14, 1940]
Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford discussing how Frank is sorry for not being able to connect sooner. He thinks Alex's experiences as a oil fire fighter and other observations on things. Could be made into a book, he wants to speak more on the idea. Frank would like to hear from Alex soon.
Date:
July 14, 1940
Creator:
Hanighen, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History