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[Letters from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - February 23, 1943 & October 12, 1943] (open access)

[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 Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore, February 18, 1944] (open access)

[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 to Alex Bradford Regarding Meeting - February 3, 1945] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Mary Ellen to Alex Bradford, February 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Ellen to Alex Bradford, February 27, 1944]

Letter from Mary Ellen to Alex Bradford thanking him for the surprise Christmas letter, she isn't good at writing back often but wanted to write. Asks for his help with one of the girl's homework.
Date: February 27, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for General Motors Acceptance Corporation] (open access)

[Receipt for General Motors Acceptance Corporation]

Receipt for a payment made to General Motors Acceptance Corporation in San Antonio for $46.60.
Date: February 20, 1937
Creator: Muller, C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger, February 4, 1940] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Frank Dobbs to Alex Bradford, February 6, 1945] (open access)

[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 James H. McGill to Alex Bradford, February 9, 1945] (open access)

[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
[Clipping: Spain Uncensored] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941]

Letter from Early Deane, Jr. to Tex Bradford discussing recent life updates. Key points include the sale of Mr. Deane's business, the recent news story about Mr. Bradford, and the birth of Mr. Deane's little girl.
Date: February 3, 1941
Creator: Deane, Early, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Davidson to Alex Bradford, February 5, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Davidson to Alex Bradford, February 5, 1938]

Letter from W. J. Davidson to Alex Bradford on his inquire on if the new diesels work in a heavy duty truck, preferably a new fire truck for oil fires. Davidson informs him that such information can't be disclosed at the moment, but it may be in the future.
Date: February 5, 1938
Creator: Davidson, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Eight Hopeful Congressmen] (open access)

[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
[Letter from James H. McGill to H. A. Wallace, February 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from James H. McGill to H. A. Wallace, February 3, 1945]

Letter from James H. McGill to H. A. Wallace on all the hard work him and others have done that are associated with him. James hopes they keep up the good work.
Date: February 3, 1945
Creator: McGill, James H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford, February 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford, February 1, 1945]

Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford thanking him for sending Bill Hoffman's address to him. And also, he sadly has no work for Bradford where he is but hopes something comes his way soon with the army.
Date: February 1, 1945
Creator: Duke, A. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and M. T. O'Shaughnessy - February 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and M. T. O'Shaughnessy - February 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to M. T. O'Shaughnessy asking for more information on water particles or fog and what portable equipment can be used on it. Reply Letter from M. T. O'Shaughnessy to Alex Bradford referring him to other publications to read and having a investigator get in contact with him on the issues he has.
Date: 1944-02-17/1944-02-22
Creator: Bradford, Alex & O'Shaughnessy, M. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence E. Gruza, February 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence E. Gruza, February 15, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence E. Gruza on congratulating him on his promotion and receiving his letter from December. He also asks if Lawrence can pass a message on to Frank Dobbs.
Date: February 15, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Katrine Parsons to Alex Bradford, February 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Katrine Parsons to Alex Bradford, February 23, 1944]

Letter from Katrine Parsons to Alex Bradford informs him that Mr. Lattimore is out of town, Bradford's letter will be brought to his attention but sends the list of books requested.
Date: February 23, 1944
Creator: Parsons, Katrine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. D. Monteith to Alex Bradford - February 27, 1935] (open access)

[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
[Letter from Al and Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - February 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Al and Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - February 13, 1941]

Letter from Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford attempting to reach out to Mr. Bradford in hopes of establishing a line of communication with their West Texan brother. Mr. Groebl mentions that the Westex Oil Company is still going strong throughout East Texas. The final half of the letter mentions that the Groebl's and East Texas prayers are behind the Allied cause.
Date: February 13, 1941
Creator: Groebl, Ted O. & Groebl, Albert P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Books of the Times] (open access)

[Clipping: Books of the Times]

Newspaper clipping reviewing George S. Perry's book "Hackberry Cavalier", its main protagonist Edgar Selfridge, and his relationship to the town of Hackberry, Texas. On the backside, the author speculates the next moves of General MacArthur in WWII.
Date: February 17, 1944
Creator: Chamberlain, John
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis - February 8, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis - February 8, 1941]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis discussing the events of his time overseas. Bradford describes the bombing he has seen in London and other large cities and his great respect for the serviceman he has met.
Date: February 8, 1941
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for a Payment to Kinsel Motor Company - February 2, 1937] (open access)

[Receipt for a Payment to Kinsel Motor Company - February 2, 1937]

Receipt for a payment of $46.60 made by Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Kinsel Motors Group in San Antonio, Texas. Payment was made by check with a total amount of $88.11 with a remaining balance of $41.51. In the top right corner of the document is a faded purple stamp that reads, “THIS PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF GMAC.”.
Date: February 4, 1937
Creator: Kinsel Motor Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Capital Hill Observer] (open access)

[Clipping: Capital Hill Observer]

Newspaper clipping detailing the biographical information of the newspaper man Marquis W. Childs. Information covered within the article includes Child's early life, education, career, and other biographical tidbits.
Date: February 21, 1944
Creator: Teed, Dexter
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History