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[Postcard from Frank Dobbs to Alex Bradford, September 12, 1944]
Postcard from Frank Dobbs to Alex Bradford wondering where Bradford is and informing Alex that Major Pennington sends his regards often.
Date:
September 12, 1944
Creator:
Dobbs, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger, February 4, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger discussing how sorry he was for missing his bus to Mexico. Bradford wants Earl to give him a call once he's in town.
Date:
February 4, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Smith and Tod Taes to Alex Bradford - February 23, 1943]
Letter from Jim and Tod to Alex Bradford about building up a truck in their spare time. Jim and Tod also provide their mailing addresses.
Date:
February 23, 1943
Creator:
Taes, C. W. & Smith, Jim D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between the Raleys and Alex Bradford - April 1944]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Violet Schram discussing the recently published clipping from the New York Times about James Raley. Mr. Bradford states that he is currently in New York and plans to travel back to Texas soon. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he ran into Mike McNamara and George Strompl from project 19. The second letter Violet Schram responds to Alex Bradford on behalf of Claude, thanking him for the letter directed to Claude and stating that she will forward this letter to the appropriate address. Currently Mr. Claude M. Raley is located on a small island off the coast of Persia within the Persian Gulf.
Date:
1944-04-11/1944-04-18
Creator:
Bradford, Alex & Schram, Violet
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - November 15, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses acknowledging the receipt of Mr. Moses' previous letters and apologizing for the delayed response due to the constant traveling throughout Asia and Africa. Mr. Bradford provides a brief update on his family and their locations. Finally, after giving a brief update on his current appointed position asks about Mr. Moses' life.
Date:
November 15, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. R. Cromwell to Alex Bradford, August 28, 1940]
Letter from James H. R. Cromwell to Alex Bradford apologizing on his delay of response. He's usually away for periods of time but is mainly campaigning. He feels as though the United States has become soft. And may be defeated one day.
Date:
August 28, 1940
Creator:
Cromwell, James H. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to New York World-Telegram, January 25, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Editor at New York World-Telegram discussing his displeasure in Mr. Simms siding with Hitler and writing for him. Alex has urged higher ups to cut ties with Russia. He fought in two wars overseas even one against Hitler. Writers are helping the enemy ins what Alex wants the Editor to understand.
Date:
January 25, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Notes on Unknown Chemicals and Their Possibilities]
A list of notes with the name “Bill Parker” at the top of the document. Arthur D. Little is mentioned when discussing unknown chemicals and the possibilities for X chemicals for various purposes including filling fire extinguishers, putting into tanks of crash trucks, and additional Carrier/Navy applications. Towards the end of the document is a section dedicated to the request for information on fireballs. On the Second page of the document is the heading of the Mark Twain Hotel in Elmira, New York.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Parker, Bill
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Malcolm Muir to Alex Bradford, January 19, 1945]
Letter from Malcolm Muir to Alex Bradford discussing Bradford's way of expressing how he feels on the opinion of Mr. Moley. Both Mr. Moley and Mr. Lindley are severe critics of certain topics they are opinionated about.
Date:
January 19, 1945
Creator:
Muir, Malcolm
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Letter from Frank Dobbs to Alex Bradford, February 6, 1945]
Letter from Frank Dobbs to Alex Bradford thanks him for the letters he received and tells Bradford he's doing a bit of wondering in Paris. But will soon have to return to the UK for work, he forgot to ask about him when on the line with an old friend.
Date:
February 6, 1945
Creator:
Dobbs, Frank
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 A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]
Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date:
December 5, 1944
Creator:
Rossiter, A. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Andy Lacey and Alex Bradford - November 1944]
Letter from Andy Lacey to Alex Beadford on missing out to see Bradford in New York but is pleased in helping finance the Lopeno Structure. Reply Letter from Alex Bradford to Andy Lacey on wishing him luck on the oil well. Bradford wishes he could stop by but won't have time. With traveling from Washington, to Texas, and than California.
Date:
1944-11-03/1944-11-27
Creator:
Lacey, Andy & Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handout for Fire Prevention and Protection School for East Coast Ports]
Notes from a class discussing information about firefighting at east coast ports, with numbered steps and reminders related to operating pumps, forcible entries, ventilation, care of firefighting tools and equipment, using fire hoses, "overhauling" (completing firefighting activities at sites), using and maintaining ladders, and first aid.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
United States. Army. Transportation Corps.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson, May 16, 1944]
Telegram from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson on hoping to be with the association at a later convention. For Bradford is at a Waco convention.
Date:
May 16, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford, October 2, 1943]
Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford discussing how he was late receiving the letter but hopes Bradford will come and network. If not George will be in the Ambassador Hotel mid-November.
Date:
October 2, 1943
Creator:
Eliot, George Fielding
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne, April 11, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne asking for prices of the trailers they sell and may make a stop in Beaumont to see the trailers himself.
Date:
April 11, 1938
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for a Cash Payment for Twenty Dollars]
Receipt for the cash payment of twenty dollars and zero cents from Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Kinsel Motor Company. On the back of the receipt shows the total amount of money remaining before the item becomes paid off totaling to $166
Date:
July 3, 1937
Creator:
Kinsel Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anne M. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford - July 5, 1941]
Letter from Anne H. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford discussing her anxiety about the caterpillar stunt suggested by Mr. Bradford. Mrs. Smith hopes to hear from Mr. Bradford at his earliest convenience in the hopes that they can discuss this tractor presentation.
Date:
July 5, 1941
Creator:
Somerville-Smith, Anne M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, October 15, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen asking where Frank is and what is he doing. Alex mentions seeing certain people in London, that would make a good story for Frank. He also sent a telegram and sprained his ankle while looking at his surroundings.
Date:
October 15, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. McGill to Alex Bradford, February 9, 1945]
Letter from James H. McGill to Alex Bradford discussing how the committee is going for Wallace and how Wallace is the best choice to vote for.
Date:
February 9, 1945
Creator:
McGill, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford, December 18, 1945]
Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford thanking him for the letter of December 11th on behalf of her boss.
Date:
December 18, 1945
Creator:
Stainback, Mary Lou
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History