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[Correspondence Between Tex Bradford and Elbert Jackson - August 1943-April 1944]
Letter from Tex Bradford to Elbert Jackson (publisher of "The Spotlight" Authentic Oil Report) explaining that he has been abroad for military service in the American Army and the British Army in different countries, and also people that he met who work with oil. It includes a reply from Elbert describing various events that have prevented him from replying and answering questions about various mutual acquaintances.
Date:
1943-08-29/1944-04-15
Creator:
Bradford, Alex & Jackson, C. Elbert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Wigginses]
Returned envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. (Red) Wiggins from Alex "Tex" Bradford. A red circle has been drawn around a Hanford, Washington stamp with a red arrow pointing towards it. Several other stamps have been placed around the envelope that refer to the letter being unclaimed. The lower right portion has been cut off.
Date:
December 7, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to L. Wolcott]
Returned envelope addressed to Mr. Louis Wolcott from Alex “Tex” Bradford, which has a number of stamps including a 6-cent air mail stamp, and an illustrated hand informing that the letter was unclaimed from the Corpus Christi post office.
Date:
October 3, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to J. F. Arnold]
Returned Envelope Addressed to J. F. Arnold from Alex Bradford. A multitude of stamps are featured throughout the envelope along with several hand-written comments about the opening of this message.
Date:
October 15, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Binnses]
Returned envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Binns from Alex “Tex” Bradford. Several handwritten notes are hurriedly scribbled on the front of this letter that refer to this address as incorrect.
Date:
October 29, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle]
Magazine clipping recounting the story of how an American tugboat, the "Intent," traveled from Port Arthur to Massawa during WWII to open a bottleneck for the 8th Army and save North Africa for the Allies. Some parts of the article have handwritten notes and underlining. The back of the second page has text from portions of other articles and advertisements.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Dorcy, Biddle & Kiesling, Barrett C.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: A Happy Man]
Newspaper clipping memorializes Oscar Ameringer and discusses his political career. The back of the clipping contains an ad for Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Date:
November 1943
Creator:
Mayer, Milton
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Britain at the Halfway House]
Clipping of an article by Freda Utley that explains the downfall of British colonialism in India and British dependence of Indian economy.
Date:
February 1943
Creator:
Utley, Freda
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Oceania - What to Do About It?]
Newspaper clipping describing the emergence of the continent of Oceania during World War 2 and contextualizing British influence in Oceania's establishment. The second page features a poem called "Morning on Sinai" by Katherine Kennedy.
Date:
December 1943
Creator:
Cant, Gilbert
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Spain Uncensored]
Newspaper clipping describing the Nazi occupation of Spanish territory. On the back of this newspaper article is an article that has been cut in half that reads, "Rusco Helps to Stock the Nation's Larder"
Date:
February 22, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Eight Hopeful Congressmen]
Newspaper clipping featuring several articles including an article titled, “Eight Hopeful Congressmen”, “Hitler’s Subtlest Poison”, and “The Red Star Rises”. The highlighted article features brief biographical information on four (4) recently elected liberal congressmen and one (1) established liberal congressman. A portion of the text has been highlighted by red and blue colored pencils on page [3] and [4]. On the fourth page of this clipping is an illustration of Will Rogers Jr.
Date:
February 27, 1943
Creator:
Rovere, Richard H.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hispanidad v. Pan America]
Newspaper clipping describing the recent Hispanidad or pro-Fascist doctrine in South America. Key political actors are mentioned including, the Argentinian Foreign Minister, the Argentinian Dictator, and a Spanish press attaché. On the back page of the article, is a brief passage about the creation of the amber bomb indicator light created by the General Electric company.
Date:
April 26, 1943
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. S. Boyd to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1943]
Letter from L. S. Boyd to Alex Bradford discussing how Lawrence has been, giving his address, and forwarding the letter Bradford sent to him.
Date:
August 30, 1943
Creator:
Boyd, L. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Larry Boyd to Alex Bradford, September 19, 1943]
Letter from Larry S. Boyd to Alex Bradford apologizing for the jittery handwriting, as he is writing on top of a motor that's running. He discusses his services and how married life has been for him.
Date:
September 19, 1943
Creator:
Boyd, Lawrence L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton briefly talking about the different kinds of people he met in his three years of oversea military service. Was asked about the brief case he was carrying, so Bradford gave Lewis's information to the person.
Date:
October 4, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank K. Tweedy, October 14, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank K. Tweedy asking how's he been and where he is since he hasn't heard from him. Mentions all the friends and Colonel's he's seen while on his journey, currently heading to New York.
Date:
October 14, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to John B. Hawley Jr., September 16, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John B. Hawley Jr. on him being back in the states from overseas in military duty. He applauds John for being a war-minded man turning out the equipment needed for times like these.
Date:
September 16, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: U. S. to Aid Ethiopia]
Newspaper clipping covering a brief article touching upon a technical mission to help Ethiopian farms produce additional agricultural commodities. The attached letter is from R. O. Marsh to Alex Bradford discussing the agricultural mission to assist Ethiopian farming efforts. Mr. Marsh provides additional information about the mission including the total number of people and the estimated dates of traveling to the African continent. Finally, there is a brief discussion about the delay surrounding the Alaskan oil deal and a geological survey.
Date:
December 6, 1943
Creator:
Marsh, R. O.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, December 19, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd on seeing a lot of people they know while traveling and updating them on his family. Currently in New York working but will then go to Washington for work as well, wishing them a Merry Christmas and New Year.
Date:
December 19, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder, December 10, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder wants a update on Jack and how he's doing. Informs Jack that his youngest son became a pilot. In the reply Jack would like to ask some questions of Bradford but in person. He's not working for the state but for the American Legion.
Date:
December 10, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. L. Mogford to Alex Bradford, December 29, 1943]
Letter from Lawrence E. Gruza to Alex Bradford talking about how overjoyed his whole family was to receive Bradford's letter. And tells Bradford how work and his family have been doing.
Date:
December 29, 1943
Creator:
Mogford, M. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence Gruza to Alex Bradford, December 12, 1943]
Letter from Lawrence Gruza to Alex Bradford on being delighted to hear from him and glad he took care of that favor he asked for. If Bradford ever needs assistance in anything, he shouldn't hesitate to reach him.
Date:
December 12, 1943
Creator:
Gruza, Lawrence E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford, October 31, 1943]
Letter from Wendall Zimmerman to Alex Bradford informing him that his wife is living in Morgantown now and if Bradford wants to reach him during the day is best to call Morgantown. Zimmerman would like to hear more about Bradford's travels.
Date:
October 31, 1943
Creator:
Zimmerman, Wendell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History