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[Biographical Information about Alex Bradford and Family]
Page providing background information about Alex Bradford including army and work experience, a list of relatives (wife, parents, two brothers, and two sons), and a brief statement about finances, as well as references from within and outside the Washington area. It appears to be a draft, with text on the back page that should line up with form questions that are not included.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Advertisement for the Book "The Making of Modern China"]
Newspaper clipping advertising the publication of a new book about "modern China" written by a political advisor and his wife. There are ads on the back of the page for two other books for sale with images of covers, quotations, and prices.
Date:
1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Tomorrow]
Newspaper clipping giving a complete overview of American efforts in WWII up until 1944.
Date:
1944?
Creator:
The United States News
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Curtis Field Yearbook, Class 44-G
Book documenting the 44-G class of pilots at Curtis Field in Brady, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date:
[1944..1945]
Creator:
Curtis Field (Brady, Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ellington Field Yearbook, Class 44-F
Book documenting the 44-F class of pilots at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date:
[1944..]
Creator:
Ellington Field (Tex.)
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fannin County Home Demonstration Clubs Cook Book 1944
A cook book compiled by the Home Demonstration Club members of Fannin County, Texas. It contains recipes for accompaniments and garnishes, beverages, baked goods, desserts, eggs and cheese, meat, Mexican dishes, pickles and relishes, salads, sandwich fillings, and vegetables. Several advertisements are also inside.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Home Deomstration Clubs of Fannin County, Texas
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Indian Famine -- Background and More Facts
Text excerpted from a longer article, discussing famine and other issues in India, which has been annotated with suggested readings and statements by politicians and public figures about the situation. There are handwritten markings in red and blue pencil.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our Boys and Girls in World War II
Directory of the men and women from Lulling, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served. There is an overview of World War II's event's included at the beginning of the book.
Date:
1944
Creator:
The Luling Newsboy
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Our Home Front
Bulletin describing the purpose and activities of the Parents and Wives of Fighting Americans Inc., with suggestions of homefront work and photocopies of relevant clippings.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Parents and Wives of Fighting Americans Inc.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Peace Despite the Filibusters
Copy of an editorial article, as printed in the official Congressional Record, discussing opinions about ensuring peace at the end of World War II.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Pepper, Claude, 1900-1989
Object Type:
Article
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Solo, Pacific Air School Yearbook, Class 44-G
Book documenting the 44-G class of pilots at the Pacific Air School in Fort Stockton, Texas. It includes graduating students, instructors, and other information about the class and the program.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Pacific Air School, Ltd.
Object Type:
Yearbook
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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]
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
[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 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]
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 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 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
[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
[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 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 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 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