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[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
[Letters from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - February 23, 1943 & October 12, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce discussing various topics including his experiences abroad and at home. The first letter Mr. Bradford hurriedly describes his experience with the British Army and Canadian Army. Additionally, he mentions that a transfer from the British Army to the U.S. Army or Air Force is expected to be in the works. The second letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he is still living in Washington at the address attached to the letter. The majority of this letter, Mr. Bradford speaks about his experiences with Mack and Bean firefighting trucks in both America and Italy.
Date:
1943-02-23/1943-10-12
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Studebaker Corporation to Wiggins & Bradford - March 10, 1938]
Letter from The Studebaker Corporation-Truck Division to Wiggins & Bradford informing them that Mr. M. J. Curry is no longer connected to the corporation and the equipment they would like is not manufactured at their company.
Date:
March 10, 1938
Creator:
Reed, J. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. Chernosky to Alex Bradford, September 27, 1938]
Letter from C. H. Chernosky to Alex Bradford thanking him for the previous letter. Chernosky read the letter at mass and the applause was outstanding. He will keep the letter as one of his life's treasures.
Date:
September 27, 1938
Creator:
Chernosky, C. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert H. Wylie to Homer Groninger Regarding Fire Prevention Course]
Letter from Robert H. Wylie to Homer Groninger showing praise for Bradford being the one candidate to receive high marks on the first course for fire prevention.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Wylie, Robert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert L. Baker to Alex Bradford, March 3, 1944]
Letter from Robert L. Baker to Alex Bradford on his note being delayed and Baker letting Bradford know he can't write another book. Too busy with his current job but if the opportunity presented itself he would.
Date:
March 3, 1944
Creator:
Baker, Robert L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Regarding Personal Topics - October 13]
Letter to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including Bill's death, the author's employment, and offering an invitation to the author's wedding.
Date:
19XX-10-13
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and R. D. Blackstone - April 30, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to R. D. (Blackie) Blackstone updates him of the whereabouts of friends and where certain Colonel's are staying. Blackie replies saying he would contact the major and how he applauds Bradford for keeping up with everyone.
Date:
1944-04-30/1944-05-12
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Sworn Statement Regarding Fire-Extingushment Invention]
Unsigned statement written by Alex Bradford describing his firefighting background and process in designing a formulation and method of propelling extinguishing chemicals into a fire, as well as a description of people involved in the discussion.
Date:
October 20, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Legal Document
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
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
[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
[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
[Pages from Catalog Listing Educational Aids]
Partial listing of slides and film that can be rented or purchased as visual aids to teach about topics related to first aid and fire protection. Each entry describes the type of visual materials and availability, with a brief description of the content. There are handwritten circles in red pencil around the titles for "Fire" and "Fire Protection, Modern Magic in."
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Wise to Alex Bradford, August 18, 1939]
Letter from E. M. Wise to Alex Bradford on thanking him for the information he gave him. He was hoping to see Bradford in Corpus Christi.
Date:
August 18, 1939
Creator:
Wise, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford, April 29, 1940]
Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford thanking him for the complements he always gives them and the information on some of the old-timers.
Date:
April 29, 1940
Creator:
Convers, F. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore, February 18, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore requesting books by Lattimore dealing with Sinkiang, Kansu, or Western China.
Date:
February 18, 1944
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 C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943]
Letter from C. W. Taes "Tod" to Alex Bradford sharing updates on the firefighter crew in Africa and asking for details on Alex's personal life.
Date:
December 20, 1943
Creator:
Taes, C. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields, November 30, 1940]
Letter from John G. to Alex Bradford discussing how a group almost destroyed oil wells in Romania and how John likes Canadians, for they've woken up his district.
Date:
November 30, 1940
Creator:
Sunday Express
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Alex Bradford Regarding Meeting - February 3, 1945]
Letter from Byron to Alex Bradford about leaving an urgent message to contact him. Byron would like to set up a meeting with Colonel Effler if Bradford is in Washington at certain times.
Date:
February 3, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History