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[List of Military Personnel in Eritrea] (open access)

[List of Military Personnel in Eritrea]

List of people associated with Massawa and Asmara, Eritrea, organized by their affiliation with the British or U.S. militaries and contracting companies. It includes names, brief descriptions, and relationship to the author.
Date: 194X
Creator: [Bradford, Alex]
System: The Portal to Texas History
List of African A. P. O. Numbers (open access)

List of African A. P. O. Numbers

A list of A.P.O. numbers overseas from Gura, Asmara, Cairo, Heliopolis, Tripoli, Algiers, and Casablanca. Five (5) of these A.P.O. numbers have red check marks towards the right of the page. On the back of this page a purple stamp in the top left corner reads, “Ambassador Hotel, 14th & K Streets, N.W. Washington D.C.”. At the bottom of the page reads, “Radio in Every Room / 500 Room Completely Air Conditioned / Swimming Pool Free to Guests”.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Deposit to Southwestern Bell - 1938] (open access)

[Receipt for Deposit to Southwestern Bell - 1938]

Receipt for a $5.00 deposit made by Tex Bradford for telephone service. The receipt includes text describing the telephone services, with a blank form on the back to request refunds.
Date: January 6, 1938
Creator: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Address From Philip W. Martin to Alex "Tex" Bradford] (open access)

[Envelope Address From Philip W. Martin to Alex "Tex" Bradford]

Envelope Address from Philip W. Martin to Alex "Tex" Bradford. In the bottom left corner of the envelope is handwritten note of box 303. In the top right corner of the envelope is a partially torn off stamp from an unknown region of Texas.
Date: unknown
Creator: Martin, Philip W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Deposit, January 1938] (open access)

[Receipt for Deposit, January 1938]

Receipt for a deposit of $5 made to the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, with a red stamp at left marking it "Paid" with an image of a bell in a circle.
Date: January 6, 1938
Creator: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Wigginses] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to L. Wolcott] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to J. F. Arnold] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Deposit for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company] (open access)

[Receipt for Deposit for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company]

Receipt for an initial deposit of $5 to be held by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for a guarantee of payment for services rendered to A. B. "Red" Wiggins.
Date: January 6, 1938
Creator: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Air Mail Envelope Addressed to Tex Bradford] (open access)

[Air Mail Envelope Addressed to Tex Bradford]

Torn envelope addressed to Alex "Tex" Bradford that has gone through American Airlines' air mail services. Various additional stamps have been placed on the front of the envelope that read, "SPECIAL DELIVERY" and "VIA AIR MAIL". On the flap of the envelope is a possible return address, "Room 644 144 Sansone Street San Francisco".
Date: 193X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Binnses] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Printed Note Regarding Helixes] (open access)

[Printed Note Regarding Helixes]

Note on pink paper with a printed type face that reads, "While in Indianapolis / Get some helixes by Hoffman Spec. Co. / 1001 York St. / Indianapolis Ind.".
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note About Ignorance and Patriotism by Thackrey] (open access)

[Note About Ignorance and Patriotism by Thackrey]

Short note written on green paper regarding Thackrey of the New York Post that reads, “Ignorance rather than lack of patriotism”.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notecard with "Mrs. Hamilton" Underlined] (open access)

[Notecard with "Mrs. Hamilton" Underlined]

Index card with handwritten names and 4-digit numbers in pencil, some of which are marked out or corrected. The text is written diagonally from the left to right, and the name Mrs. Hamilton, at far right, is heavily underlined in red pencil.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes About Emergency Lighting on Dewar Manufacturing Letterhead] (open access)

[Notes About Emergency Lighting on Dewar Manufacturing Letterhead]

Handwritten note featuring three separate eight (8) volt emergency lights: the type 900 combination spotlight and flashlight, the type 901 fog piercing, and type 902 spotlight. The type 900 has been listed for $60.00 with the possibility of a 40 per cent discount. At the bottom of the page the type 1070 four (4) volt small flashlight has been list for approximately $10 to $12. The second page features two names, Mr. Cochrane and Mr. Sturgess.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Quotation from "The Great American Customer"] (open access)

[Quotation from "The Great American Customer"]

Quotation from Carl Crow’s “The Great American Customer” that focuses on telling the story of Kentucky ironmaster William Kelley’s accidental discovery of the blast furnace.
Date: 194X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Book Titles] PCMC_04-0012-03 (open access)

[List of Book Titles] PCMC_04-0012-03

List of five (5) books of assorted titles from unknown genres. Three (3) of the books have the names of their authors, along with the costs of the books at the time of printing. The fourth book, "We Xhall Not Sleep by Leland Stowe" has a red x within a circle to the left of the entry.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Unsigned Macy's Book Club Card] (open access)

[Unsigned Macy's Book Club Card]

Unsigned card for the Macy's Red Star Book Club with a description of the companies offerings is found at the bottom of the card. At the top of the unsigned identity card is a serial number that reads, "Serial No. 192397".
Date: February 29, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Information Relating to Soda Carbonate] (open access)

[Information Relating to Soda Carbonate]

Handwritten notes written by D. G. Ross touching upon the price of Sodium Carbonate of $1.20 per 100 pounds at the time of writing.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ross, D. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note Written on Motel Stationary] (open access)

[Note Written on Motel Stationary]

Note written on motel stationary that reads, “‘Sheriff’ / Claude Larkin / Mention Melvin Maas”. On the second page of the document is stationary identification that reads, “Radio in Every Room / 500 Rooms Completely Air Conditioned / Swimming Pool Free To Guests”.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Handwritten Chemicals with Notes] (open access)

[List of Handwritten Chemicals with Notes]

List of handwritten chemicals featuring two chemical compounds: soda carbonate and soda hydroxide. Each of these chemical compounds are offered at different prices and different measurements at the Southern Alkali Corp price per pound (lbs.).
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Notes about Ammonium Nitrate] (open access)

[Notes about Ammonium Nitrate]

Yellow flashcard with brief information pertaining to ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrite. Each chemical compound formula is provided for both chemical compounds. An additional comment is mentioned about ammonium nitrate that it can be used in fertilizer and ammonium saltpeter.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Notes on Chemicals and Their Associated Costs] (open access)

[Handwritten Notes on Chemicals and Their Associated Costs]

Handwritten note with chemical compound formulas and their associated price per one hundred pounds. Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is listed at $1.23 per 100 lbs. Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) is listed at $1.98 per 100 lbs. Finally, Calcium Dichloride (CaCl2) is listed at $1.83 per 100 lbs.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Draft Resolution Regarding President Roosevelt] (open access)

[Blank Draft Resolution Regarding President Roosevelt]

Draft Resolution of Regarding the approval and endorsement of the accomplishments and achievements under the guidance of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his democratic administration. In addition, it is the opinion of this political body that John Nance Garner be endorsed and approved. Finally, this resolution proclaims that for his long-distinguished career and honorable service as vice-president, John Nance Garner should be elected as the next president of the United States of America.
Date: 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History