[Clipping: Radio-Baiter] (open access)

[Clipping: Radio-Baiter]

Newspaper clipping about radio critic William Moyes' career.
Date: January 17, 1944
Creator: Newsweek
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Suitcase Diplomat] (open access)

[Clipping: Suitcase Diplomat]

Newspaper clipping discusses the career of Blatta Ephrem Tewelde Medhen, an Ethiopian diplomat to the United States.
Date: January 3, 1944
Creator: Newsweek
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
[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 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 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 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 Daniel B. Tierney to Alex Bradford - January 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel B. Tierney to Alex Bradford - January 7, 1944]

Letter from Daniel Tierney to Alex Bradford in welcoming him as a active member to the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
Date: January 7, 1944
Creator: International Association of Fire Chiefs
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eileen Cornwall to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Eileen Cornwall to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1944]

Letter from Eileen Cornwall to Alex Bradford with his membership card, the other materials will be sent, and he's on there mailing list to receive monthly material.
Date: January 12, 1944
Creator: Cornwall, Eileen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1944]

Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for the payment in the form of a personal check of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) made out to Spray Engineering Company.
Date: January 11, 1944
Creator: Horne, Herbert T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jenness Brown to Alex Bradford - January 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Jenness Brown to Alex Bradford - January 20, 1944]

Letter from Jenness W. Brown to Alex Bradford discussing his recent uneventful trip and the welcoming hospitality that is available at anytime to Mr. Bradford.
Date: January 20, 1944
Creator: Brown, Jenness William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sidney B. Whipple to Alex Bradford, January 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Sidney B. Whipple to Alex Bradford, January 27, 1944]

Letter from Sidney B. Whipple to Alex Bradford thanking him for sending a letter on Mr. Simms' articles.
Date: January 27, 1944
Creator: Whipple, Sidney B.
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 the Mogfords to Alex Bradford - January 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from the Mogfords to Alex Bradford - January 18, 1944]

Letter from the Mogfords to Alex Bradford discussing how they saw an article in the newspaper that mentioned Bradford and attached it to the letter. They enjoyed Bradford's previous letter and there Western Union business is going well.
Date: January 18, 1944
Creator: Mogford, M. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Connor to Alex Bradford - January 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Connor to Alex Bradford - January 6, 1944]

Letter from W. H. Connor to Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's letter and his interest in atomization with various types of spray nozzles. Additionally, Mr. Connor recommends meeting with Dr. Houghton of M.I.T. in New York City to discuss the topic of atomization in regards to fire suppression equipment.
Date: January 6, 1944
Creator: Connor, W. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Receipt for Membership Dues for the International Association of Fire Chiefs, 1944] (open access)

[Receipt for Membership Dues for the International Association of Fire Chiefs, 1944]

Receipt for fire chief Alex Bradford’s membership dues to the International Association of Fire Chiefs for $3.00. Membership for this organization will last from January 1, 1944, to December 31, 1944. Payment has been received by the secretary-treasurer, Daniel B. Tierney.
Date: January 7, 1944
Creator: International Association of Fire Chiefs
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History