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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.
- [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.
- [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."
- [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.
- [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."
- [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.
- 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- 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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Receipt for Cash Payment at Kinsel Motors]
- Receipt for a cash payment made by Tex Bradford to Kinsel Motors in San Antonio.
- [Clipping: Patton Returns From Scene of Oklahoma Fire]
- Newspaper clipping describing Hugh L. Patton’s extinguishing fire in Oklahoma City. The article touches upon the express concerns of Lieutenant Colonel Cicero Murray and the State conservation committee on using nitroglycerin to extinguish these fires. The well fire was extinguished by an explosion of nitroglycerin resulting in a wild and uncontrollable fire destroying 6,000 barrels of oil. The newspaper clipping is attached to a letter from R. C. Showalter to Alex Bradford informing him that Showalter would love to have a meeting.
- [Receipt for Kinsel Motor Payment, October 1936]
- Receipt for a payment made by Tex Bradford to Kinsel Motors in San Antonio for $46.60.
- [Clipping: Ace Sleuths]
- Newspaper clipping featuring an illustrated comic “Ace Sleuths” featuring J. Frank Norfleet of the Hale Center, Texas tracking down five confidence men who swindled $80,000 of his money. On the back of the illustrated comic there is an article describing a 1937 murder case and an advertisement.
- [Clipping: Arrow Shows You How to Tie a Tie]
- Clipping from a magazine featuring an advertisement from Arrow about their new line of ties with step-by-step grayscale images and instructions for tying a four-in-hand knot. Below the instructions, there is a color image of the necktie designs that are available with text explaining that Arrow shirts are guaranteed to coordinate with their tie designs. A portion of a car advertisement is visible on the back, including an image of a yellow car stopped near a curb where a number of people are waiting in fancy dress clothing.
- [Receipt for Payment at Kinsell Motors]
- Receipt for a payment made by Tex Bradford to Kinsel Motors in San Antonio for $46.60.
- [Receipt for an Unknown Item]
- Receipt for an unknown item for forty-six dollars and sixty cents ($46.60).
- [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.”.
- [Receipt for General Motors Acceptance Corporation]
- Receipt for a payment made to General Motors Acceptance Corporation in San Antonio for $46.60.
- [Receipt for Receipt for a Cash Payment of $4660.00]
- Receipt for a payment of $4,660 made by Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Kinsel Motor Company in San Antonio, Texas. Payment was made by check with a total amount of $8,257 with a remaining balance of $3,597. In the top left corner of the document is a faded purple stamp that reads, “THIS PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR AND SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF GMAC.”.
- [Texas Registration Certificate for a 1935 Chevy Truck]
- Texas registration certificate for a 1935 Chevrolet truck owned by Alex “Tex” Bradford. The registration certificate features additional information featuring the old license number, the new license number the engine number, the total weight, the total carrying capacity, and the total gross weight.
- American Marsh Type PF-1 Centrifugal Fire Pumps, Gasoline Engine Driven
- Pamphlet advertising American-Marsh portable PF-1 water pump for firefighting. It includes information about the use of the pump, various specifications and maintenance requirements, and brief descriptions of other pumps sold by the company. There are handwritten notes in green ink on the inside pages.
- Average Head - Capacity Curve: Hale Universal Pumper
- Detailed intersecting line-graph that shows a motor’s revolution per minute (R.P.M) and the head capacity of a generator. The left side of the graph shows the “Pressure in Pounds per Square Inch” starting at 80 and increases by 20 until 280. On the right side of the graph portrays the Motor and Pump R.P.M starting at 2000 and increasing by 100 until 3400.
- [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
- [Receipt for a Payment to Chevrolet for Thirty Dollars]
- Receipt for a Payment to Chevrolet for Thirty Dollars – Receipt for the payment of thirty dollars and zero cents by Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Chevrolet Motor Company.
- [Receipt for a Cash Payment by Alex Bradford]
- Receipt for a partial cash payment Alex Bradford to the Kinsel Motor Company, for a total of twenty dollars and zero cents ($20.00). A handwritten note in blue colored pencil that reads, "aug 6 cc, Lockhart".
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Clipping: Diesel Engine & Friends]
- Newspaper clipping that details the creation of a new diesel engine advancement from the engineer Charles F. Kettering and General Motors Corporation. A section is outlined in red pencil.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson, January 31, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson asking about if a four of six size diesel can power a fire truck. For Bradford has decided to purchase a new fire truck and wants to know all information on the cylinder diesels. While also asking on the cost and if there high-speed type diesels.
- [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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Typoon Manufacturing Company, March 1, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Typoon Manufacturing Company asking for prices of a certain motor and a descriptive literature.
- [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.
- [Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford, March 22, 1938]
- Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford about the super charger being improved and all information would be sent to him.
- [Specifications for Engine Model 3-71]
- Schematics with three different views of an engine denoting several technical aspects of the three (3) cylinder five (5) stroke engine. Specific annotations include a 3 1/4 O.D. Exhaust Pipe, the approximate center of gravity, the engine CPLG. face, the clutch lever, and the instrument panel and controls. Along with these specific annotations numerical annotations are seen denoting specific distances parts should be manufactured.