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- [Air Mail Envelope Addressed to Tex Bradford]
- Torn envelope addressed to Alex "Tex" Bradford that has gone through American Airlines' air mail services. Various additional stamps have been placed on the front of the envelope that read, "SPECIAL DELIVERY" and "VIA AIR MAIL". On the flap of the envelope is a possible return address, "Room 644 144 Sansone Street San Francisco".
- [Application for Commission or Warrant: U. S. Naval Reserve, for Alex Bradford]
- Application form for the commission or warrant U.S. Naval Reserve featuring Alex Bradford's personal information and experiences as a member of foreign services. Supplemental information includes Mr. Bradford's educational history, known languages, and previous work experiences.
- [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.
- [Biographical Information about Alex Bradford]
- Biographical information about Alex Bradford featuring information including Mr. Bradford's physical attributes, civilian occupations, and education history. In addition to these annotations Mr. Bradford's information file includes information about his brothers serving in the Australian military, his previous military experience, and a list of eight (8) references for qualifications, and five (5) character references.
- [Clipping: A Veteran's Views]
- Newspaper clipping with an article titled "A Veteran's Views" underlined in red. The article gives the opinion of veterans on the actions of the British during WWII. The name "R. M. Bayliss," associated with another article, is underlined in blue. Other articles are unmarked. The back of the page has advertisements.
- [Clipping: Hitler's Agents]
- Newspaper clipping from the letters to the editor section of the Caller-Times describing the anti-Semite experience between a Captain Jerry Shulz and a woman with Nazi ideology. The back of this clipping features miscellaneous illustrations and portions of additional articles.
- [Clipping: Saxet Field Oil Test Running Wild]
- Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of a mangled oil derrick spewing crude oil into the air. On the back of the newspaper clipping are various local news stories and an advertisement for a local Walgreen.
- [Clipping: The Cros's Nest, Letters to the Lookout - May 10 1940]
- Newspaper clipping taken from the Letters to the Lookout section of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Four (4) letters have been written to the editor of the newspaper covering anti-allied comments made in previous issues of the Corpus Christi Caller. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an advertisement for men's suits, bathing accessories, and bedding.
- [Clipping: Thumbs down on the Lookout]
- Newspaper clipping taken from the Letters to the Lookout section of the Caller-Times newspaper. The letter to the editor describes Walter Winchell's prediction of possible propaganda against England being spread throughout America.
- [Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and G. E. Meares and R. A. Ascher - May 1938-November 1939]
- Letter from Richard A. Ascher to Tex Bradford regarding a business transaction that is not fully described, but has cost Bradford money, and may also be related to Ascher's incarceration. Later correspondence verifies that Ascher was released from prison on Sept. 6, 1938. A handwritten note on the letter from the Parole Commission says, "Re = Stein Nozzles."
- [Correspondence Between Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford - March-April 1944]
- Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. D. Salaun discussing a variety of factors affecting both men. In the March 29 letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he has been overseas in Asia and Africa. As such he would no longer need to have his name attached to the A. M. Lockett & Company files. The April 4 letter from Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford states he has just returned from Corpus Christi and to reach out to him when he is back in Houston, Texas.
- [Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]
- Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.
- [Envelope Address From Philip W. Martin to Alex "Tex" Bradford]
- Envelope Address from Philip W. Martin to Alex "Tex" Bradford. In the bottom left corner of the envelope is handwritten note of box 303. In the top right corner of the envelope is a partially torn off stamp from an unknown region of Texas.
- [Letter from A. C. Mills to Alex Bradford - December 28, 1939]
- Letter from A.C. Mills to Alex Bradford discussing the phone call that her mother received, Ms. Mills plans to leave Washington for St. Louis, and regrets to inform Mr. Bradford that she just missed him.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne - May 3, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne discussing the potential prospects of Mr. Charles C. Brown, superintendent of Pure Oil Company, and the R. W. Briggs Construction Company.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Barney Carter - October 17, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Barney Carter discussing recent events surrounding the Vitek oil well fires.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940]
- Letter from Lance Corporal Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker informing of Mr. Bradford's stationing at Camp Borden with the 2nd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for training purposes. Mr. Bradford also provides information on his previous housing in Corpus Christi.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to H. H. Howell - March 30, 1939]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to H. H. Howell discussing the salvage of an oil drilling rig near Clarkwood, Nueces County, Texas. Within this letter, Mr. Bradford agrees to assume all liability, claims, demands, and causes that might occur during the salvage operation. Additionally Mr. Bradford claims that all potential proceeds of the salvaged goods shall be split in a 90/10 manner and that the salvage operation shall be completed within ninety (90) days.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner - November 4, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner describing the the current state of affairs that the author was experiencing, including: the London blitz, the moral of the troops on the ground, and the collective company of men opposing the Nazi regime.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Marquis Childs - May 23]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Colonel Marquis Childs discussing the various people that Mr. Bradford has encountered during his time abroad from the United States. It is Mr. Bradford's recommendation that Colonel Childs reach out to these men as they have experience throughout the Middle East and Africa. Finally, Mr. Bradford recommends that Colonel Childs reach out to George Kunkel or Bob McCracken in the hopes of publishing his articles in the Corpus Christi Caller and Times.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner - August 11, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner briefly informing that he can be reached at a Washington D.C. address for the next two (2) weeks and in Burbank, California after that.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner - September 20, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner discussing his recent working experiences under the care of foreign military branches and his personal opinions on the state of the pacific war theater. Mr. Bradford provides vocal opinions on excessive amount of politics that are taking place after being attacked by the Japanese military.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler - May 12, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler discussing Mr. Pegler's article "Fair Enough" which covers pro-war sentiments.
- [Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford - August 26, 1940]
- Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford discussing his regret that he had missed meeting with Mr. Bradford in New York City. Additionally, Mr. Ruprecht mentions that if Mr. Bradford is ever in New York City again to let him know in advance.
- [Letter from Chicago Concrete Breaking Co. to Alex Bradford - November 8, 1939]
- Letter from the Chicago Concrete Breaking Company to Alex Bradford discussing the efficacy of hydraulic cartridges within the field demolition. The results of the Chicago Concrete Breaking Co. was that hydraulic cartridges were simply too slow and ineffective when compared to pneumatic pavement breakers in locations where explosives were not plausible.
- [Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford - August 4, 1938]
- Letter from D. Lamont from General Motors Sale Corporation Diesel Engine Division to Alex Bradford discussing the potential purchase of several diesel engines. Three (3) diesel engines are mentioned with tentative prices and applications. Mr. Lamont mentions that when a distributor for the South Texas area has been established, the sale of these three (3) engines will be made available.
- [Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford - November 2, 1938]
- Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford discussing the lack of an appointment for the position of a distributor for the South Texas area. At the time of writing this correspondence, Mr. Lamont hopes that a distributor should be appointed within thirty days.
- [Letter from D. M. Leopold to Alex Bradford - January 10, 1939]
- Letter from D. M. Leopold to Alex Bradford discussing the approval of recovering the oil rig drilling equipment from the Lawrence Lease blowout. Along with the approval of recovering the drilling equipment, Mr. Leopold has approved of a payment plan of $2,000.00 for each recovered piece of equipment or 50% of its evaluation.
- [Letter from Fred W. Funke to Alex Bradford - May 1, 1939]
- Letter from Fred W. Funke to Alex Bradford discussing the development of two portable water pumps from Pacific Marine and Edwards. Additionally Mr. Funke delves into the positives & negatives of fog nozzles and chemical additives used to extinguish fires.
- [Letter from George Fielding Elliot to Alex Bradford - April 6, 1940]
- Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford discussing the idea of disrupting German and Russian oil supplies. While supported by Mr. Eliot, it is understood that London is currently preoccupied with the crackdown on the exporting of Swedish iron ore.
- [Letter from H. H. Howell to Alex Bradford - March 18, 1939]
- Letter from H. H. Howell to Alex Bradford discussing the possibility of the salvage operation of an oil drilling rig on the condition that Mr. Bradford assumes all liability, claims, demands and causes of actions that might occur.
- [Letter from J. E. Webb to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1939]
- Letter from J. E. Webb to Alex Bradford discussing a recent conversation about salvaging a drilling rig equipment that was lost in the Saxet field of Nueces County, Texas. In addition to approving of the salvage operation, Baltic Drilling Company approves of the the distribution of the recovered value.
- [Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - January 23, 1941]
- Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford discussing a recently published article by the Houston Chronicle. Along with the mentioning of this article, Mr. Lewis provides a recent update to his current life including the training that he participated in Driffield near Yorkshire County.
- [Letter from R. S. Briggs to F. W. Funke - September 21, 1943]
- Letter from R. S. Briggs to Fred W. Funke discussing Alex Bradford's background as a firefighter and his arrival in San Francisco in the next several weeks.
- [Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford - August 3, 1940]
- Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford discussing various local news stories that have been affecting Ray. These stories include Ray mentioning their mayor being on vacation, Mrs. Bemus traveling to Los Angles, and Ray’s short time in the hospital. Ray has sent in blueprints for the Williams explosive apparatus.
- [Letter from Ray Starner to Alex Bradford - August 14, 1944]
- Letter from Ray Starner and Mitt to Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's recent letters and personal events. The letter details Ray and Mitt's personal disdain for the New Deal and Franklin D. Roosevelt, the family's manufacturing war efforts, and the statement that Mr. Bradford will always be welcome on their land.
- [Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake - January 13, 1941]
- Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake describing the German bombardment of London during World War II and the effects the bombardment had on the morale of the British people. Additionally Mr. Bradford advises to keep an eye on Mr. William Rhodes Davis due to his possible Nazi ties.
- [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 W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford - June 26, 1940]
- Letter from W.T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford discussing the establishment of a distribution amount needed for the explosive super 135 also known as Atomite 78.
- [Letter to Tex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields - October 31, 1939]
- Letter to Tex Bradford discussing the individuals in charge of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Co. Ltd and the possibility of plans being created to keep Romanian oil fields out of the hands of the Nazi party.
- [Letters from George F. Eliot to Tex Bradford - May 2, 1940]
- Correspondence between George F. Eliot and Tex Bradford discussing military sentiments and qualifications. In the first letter, George F. Elliot writes about a meeting between himself and C. Hartley Grattan. In the second letter George F. Eliot advises Mr. Bradford on applying for a military position in Ontario, Canada.
- [List of Handwritten Chemicals with Notes]
- List of handwritten chemicals featuring two chemical compounds: soda carbonate and soda hydroxide. Each of these chemical compounds are offered at different prices and different measurements at the Southern Alkali Corp price per pound (lbs.).
- [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 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 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 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.
- [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.
- [Returned Envelope Addressed to L. Wolcott]
- Returned envelope addressed to Mr. Louis Wolcott from Alex “Tex” Bradford, which has a number of stamps including a 6-cent air mail stamp, and an illustrated hand informing that the letter was unclaimed from the Corpus Christi post office.