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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.
- [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.
- [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."
- [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: CIO Political Action Committee Regional Directors]
- Newspaper clipping featuring a list of fourteen (14) regional directors of the CIO Political Action Committee throughout the United States. The nineth (9th) number of the regional directors is the Texas Regional Director, Carl A. McPeak, physical address in Dallas, Texas. The back of the regional director list are short articles covering some of the core concepts behind the CIO.
- [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: Texas Is Stranger Than Fiction]
- Clipping compiling three submitted stories about strange things in Texas. The name Bob McCracken is underlined in red. The back of the clipping features a partial story about the aircraft industry.
- [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: 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.
- [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.
- [Clipping: Tomorrow]
- Newspaper clipping giving a complete overview of American efforts in WWII up until 1944.
- [Clipping: University Battle]
- Newspaper clipping detailing the legal battle between Texas Governor Coke Stevenson and the University of Texas over the state's power in regulating educational freedoms. On the backside, sergeant Melton discusses his first time on an airplane bomber.
- [Clippings Related to 1944 Democratic National Convention]
- Card with printed text "Bawl hell out of Dan Moody and Clint Small" attached to two newspaper clippings related to Texas delegates opposing support for the New Deal and F. D. Roosevelt being elected for a fourth presidential term. Names are underlined in red pencil on the card and in the clippings, and "Write Clint Small" is typewritten at the top of the text in the first clipping. Partial articles on the backs of the clipping describe news about World War II, in Guam and Hungary.
- [Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki - November 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki asking for a copy of his address, talks about the Science News Letter where he talks about jet-propulsion motors, and how Jato's are better. Reply letter from Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki to Alex Bradford on how he can't send him an address at the moment. But when the journal for Soaring Society in America is published. He can mail letters to the Secretary.
- [Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. G. McGonagill - August 1940-October 1943]
- Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. G. McGonagill exchanging personal updates. Bradford sends money to McGonagill and describes his travels in the service, and McGonagill shares news from home.
- [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 Alex Bradford and Laura, November 10, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Laura asking her questions to fill in the answers and send back. Laura fills in the answers as her reply.
- [Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Lowell Mellett - July-December 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Lowell Mellett thanking him for writing such amazing columns in the paper. Bradford will definitely vote for Roosevelt when he's able to vote. In the other letter Bradford mentions he can talk about what's going on in East Africa.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Roger B. Tyler - October 29, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Roger B. Tyler discussing his recent return to the United States from Africa and his regret that he was unable to write to Mr. Tyler. Mr. Bradford mentions that he plans to travel to California by means of Texas and will stop to give Mr. Tyler’s parents a warm welcome. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he borrowed a copy of OIL WEEKLY and visited the magazine’s office in Houston, Texas.
- [Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and William J. Moses - October 1, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses on wanting to know whats going on, on his end. And has been stressing to Mr. Howell that Moses will do his part in the job. The other letter mentions how Bradford is awaiting a response on Moses application. It should arrive before he leaves Washington.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Correspondence Between Tex Bradford and Elbert Jackson - August 1943-April 1944]
- Letter from Tex Bradford to Elbert Jackson (publisher of "The Spotlight" Authentic Oil Report) explaining that he has been abroad for military service in the American Army and the British Army in different countries, and also people that he met who work with oil. It includes a reply from Elbert describing various events that have prevented him from replying and answering questions about various mutual acquaintances.
- [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.
- [Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943]
- Correspondence between W.R. Bradford and Alex Bradford over three years. The first letter from W.R. Bradford to a Quebec newspaper, asking for Alex Bradford's address. The second letter features Alex Bradford’s response to W.R. Bradford’s letter. This describes Alex’s regrets in not responding sooner as he has been aboard working throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as a fire-fighting officer or as an explosives engineer. Additionally, Alex mention’s that the firm of Bradford & Wiggins are on permanent hiatus due to all efforts to win the War. Alex also provides his current contact information.
- [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.
- [Family Portrait]
- Photograph of a family of six African Americans. Seated in the front on the left is the mother, and on the right is the father. Seated between them is the youngest girl, and standing in the back are two older girls and an older boy. The women are wearing dresses and the men are wearing dark suits with ties. A door is on the right side of the photograph.
- [Family Portrait]
- Photograph of a family of six African Americans. Seated in the front on the left is the mother, and on the right is the father. Seated between them is the youngest girl, and standing in the back are two older girls and an older boy. The women are wearing dresses and the men are wearing dark suits with ties. A table with small portraits is to the right of the family.
- [Family Portrait]
- Photograph of the Probasco family posing together inside a home, in two rows.
- [Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford, December 27, 1944]
- Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford discussing his many thanks to Bradford for all that he's sent him and asks if he's thought about working fires at an oil ridge. For he knows nothing about fire fighter services where he is.
- [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.
- [Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford, October 31, 1944]
- Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford on updating Bradfrod of his whereabouts and what all has been going on. He informs Bradford of getting a wife and going overseas.
- [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 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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford Sr. to Gabriel Heatter - December 13, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford Sr. to Gabriel Heatter discussing Great Britain and Winston Churchill's aggression in Greece and Ethiopia. Additionally, Mr. Bradford voices his concerns of American lives being used to advance the alleged British agenda of controlling Ethiopia and Greece.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. B. Duke, June 7, 1945]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. B. Duke on enclosing some clippings about Colonel Abe M. Goff and talking about his promotion.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. B. Duke, May 17, 1945]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. B. Duke letting him know he's back in the army. Bradford also provides updates on different Colonels that Duke might know.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. E. Hancock, November 8, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. E. Hancock on seeing his son in North Africa. Doing well, very liked by all, and in best of health.
- [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.
- [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 American Hoist and Derrick Company, October 14, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to American Hoist and Derrick Company inquiring about data on there lightweight winches or hoists. The weights and prices are also needed.
- [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 C. H. Chernosky, September 3, 1939]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. Chernosky about Hitler getting hell from Czechoslovaks. Bradford will be taking action by being a explosive engineer and demolition expert.