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[Letter from F. A. Dalburg to Alex Bradford - June 11, 1925]
Letter from F. A. Dalburg to Alex Bradford discussing the approval of Mr. Bradford's temporary employment with the Carter Oil Company for the purpose of training and experience.
Date:
June 11, 1925
Creator:
Dalburg, F. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. A. Dalburg - October 8, 1931]
Letter from F. A. Dalburg certifying that Alex Bradford worked for Dalburg for two years in the Venezuelan oil fields. Dalburg describes Bradford's responsibilities on the job and praises his work ethic.
Date:
October 8, 1931
Creator:
Dalburg, F. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate Documenting Wight for Firefighting Equipment]
Certificate documenting the official weight for a Chevrolet truck with license number 119-944. Additional notes say that it is "Permanent Equipment" with a brief description: "Oil Well Fire Fighting Equipment as p[...] Soak."
Date:
March 18, 1932
Creator:
Prowse, George
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Democratic National Campaign Committee to Russell Alexander - November 2, 1932]
Letter from Democratic National Campaign Committee to Russell Alexander thanking him for all his recent work with the Democratic National Party on the “New Deal”. In the top left corner on the back of the page is an orange and white sticker.
Date:
November 2, 1932
Creator:
Democratic National Campaign Committee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Employment Background For Alex Bradford]
Text outlining various background information about Alex Bradford, including government and non-government service. There are a series of statements on the back that appear to be replies to prompts that are not included. It also has a purple stamp with the text "Received. May 27, 1934. Camp Supt's. Office, E. C. W. Pittsburg Landing, Tenn."
Date:
May 23, 1933
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal History Statement for Alex Bradford]
Personal History Statement of Alex Bradford featuring a myriad of personal information such as his current address, place of birth, date of birth, etc. In addition to the personal information touched upon, Mr. Bradford’s military service and places of employment are listed over the next several pages.
Date:
June 23, 1933
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Wild Well Control
Patent for a device to help get oil or gas wells back under control from a distance if they have developed excessive gas pressure which may cause fluid to blow out of the well or fires.
Date:
July 11, 1933
Creator:
Whitwam, Wallace W.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. A. Livingston to Alex Bradford, August 17, 1934]
Telegram from R. A. Livingston to Alex Bradford updating him how the two camps are, although it's difficult to compare the two.
Date:
August 17, 1934
Creator:
Livingston, R. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: For Greater Order]
Newspaper clipping regarding the efficiency of the Colorado Legislature which planned its legislative program in advance. A short commentary is typed above the clipping.
Date:
November 14, 1934
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Automobile Trade Journal to Alex Bradford - December 12, 1934]
Letter from the Automobile Trade Journal to Alex Bradford discussing possible companies to contact in regards to the power-take-off for Chevrolet trucks and the possibility that the installed Ford coil and condenser was improperly installed.
Date:
December 12, 1934
Creator:
Automobile Trade Journal
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Advertising Flyer for Model B Typhoon Super-Charger]
Pamphlet advertising a mechanism that can be installed in cars to "super charge" their performance by affecting the flow of air into the carburetor. It includes information about how it works, why it is economical, and images of testimonial letters.
Date:
1935~
Creator:
Typhoon Manufacturing Company
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A New Device for Locating Hidden Pipes
Reprinted article describing a device that detects buried or hidden pipes based on magnetic deflection, by reducing the control effects of the earth's magnetic field. It includes photographs of the device and its use, as well as data graphs. Some text is underlined in red and blue, and there is a pencil sketch at the very end.
Date:
1935
Creator:
Hoare, S. C.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. D. Monteith to Alex Bradford - February 27, 1935]
Letter from C. D. Monteith to Alex Bradford acknowledging the receipt of a letter sent on February 20, that states that Mr. Bradford has severed relations with the National Park Service. The rest of the letter states that Mr. Bradford has done an excellent job and will be sorely missed.
Date:
February 27, 1935
Creator:
Monteith, C. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: U.S. Has Enough Resources but Needs a System]
Newspaper clipping states that if the US mobilized its entire workforce then the GDP and average family income would both increase.
Date:
March 19, 1935
Creator:
Stern, Max
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to R. A. Livingston - March 27, 1935]
Letter from Alex Bradford to R. A. Livingston discussing his resignation from the position of park superintendent at Shiloh National Military Park effective April 10, 1935.
Date:
March 27, 1935
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. A. Livingston to Alex Bradford - March 28, 1935]
Letter from R.A. Livingston to Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's resignation from the position of superintendent of the ECW Tennessee Camp at Shiloh National Military Park. The letter briefly touches upon the details of the resignation including a final day and the final terms of payment.
Date:
March 28, 1935
Creator:
Livingston, R. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Garside to Alex Bradford, March 29, 1935]
Letter from J. Garside to Alex Bradford discussing how there aren't any intentions at the time to revisit the United States, but if something comes up, he will let Bradford know. The lower left corner of the letter has been damaged and is unreadable.
Date:
March 29, 1935
Creator:
Garside, J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. J. Thompson to Alex Bradford, June 25, 1935]
Letter from an engineer at Kinetic Chemicals, Inc. to Alex Bradford regarding an inquiry about the compounds used for fire extinguishing purposes with a discussion of chemical compositions and boiling points, with an offer to discuss further in person. A handwritten "x" is added in red pencil next to a note about chemicals manufactured by Dow.
Date:
June 25, 1935
Creator:
Thompson, R. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Buses and Traveling Throughout Texas]
Newspaper clipping from the Bus Transportation magazine that details the unknown author's various encounters with the the bus and travel industry of Texas.
Date:
January 15, 1936
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Cailloux to Pete Wall - June 16, 1936]
Letter from J.F. Cailloux to Pete Wall discussing the patented Wild Well Capping Devices in five (5) various sizes along with a disclaimer that all prices mentioned within this correspondence are specific to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Date:
June 16, 1936
Creator:
Cailloux, J. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Purchase of Chevrolet Vehicle]
Receipt for a 1935 Chevy truck sold to Tex Bradford by Kinsel Motor Co., listing the total price with a breakdown costs, arranged in 12 payments. There is an outline of the legal text on the back, listing terms and conditions.
Date:
June 30, 1936
Creator:
Kinsel Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for the Purchase of a Used 1937 Panel Truck]
Receipt for the acquisition of a used 1935 Chevrolet panel truck from the Kinsel Motor Company by Alex “Tex” Bradford. The total price of used panel truck comes to $734.20 with an initial cash payment of $175.00 paid by Alex Bradford.
Date:
June 30, 1936
Creator:
Kinsel Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Sale for a 1935 Chevrolet Panel Truck]
Bill of Sale and Application for transfer between Kinsel Motor Company and Alex Bradford for a 1935 Chevrolet Panel Truck. Included in this bill of sale is a new license number, the engine’s identification number, and Alex Bradford’s Corpus Christi address.
Date:
July 1, 1936
Creator:
Kinsel Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Registration Certificate for a Vehicle Purchased by Alex Bradford]
Receipt documenting the tax fees for the title transfer after the sale of a commercial vehicle by Kinsel Motors to Alex Bradford. It lists the license and engine number, as well as the address for the sale.
Date:
July 2, 1936
Creator:
Nueces County (Tex.). Tax Assessor.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History