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- [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.
- [Clipping: A Glossary for Reactionaries]
- Newspaper clipping containing an editorial in the form of a glossary defining words for reactionaries. The definitions reflect the author's view of American culture at the time. A cartoon labelled "X-Ray of the Nationalist Brain" is featured next to the editorial. There are headlines for other articles on the back of the clipping.
- [Clipping: Smoke Protects Fighters]
- Bulletin article discussing the advantage of smoke screens to cover the positions of troops, cities, harbors, ships, and camps during WWII. Partial articles on the reverse of the pages discuss military technology and medical research.
- [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 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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer - July 17, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer responding to an article Brewer published in the New York Times regarding the Soldier Ballot. Bradford states that other countries give their serviceman the right to vote, and references his own issues voting when he was in the service.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer with a Return Address - July 17, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer responding to an article Brewer published in the New York Times regarding the Soldier Ballot. Bradford states that other countries give their serviceman the right to vote, and references his own issues voting when he was in the service.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, July 19, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen to inform him that he's going East. Not west at all. He gave his address and would be happy to talk with him when possible.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Kingdon, July 29, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Kingdon being happy on mentioning his book "Man in the White House" or it was fantastic work. Bradford mentions his displeasure in O' Daniel and how he wants him impeached.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker addressing the various meetings on the potential appointment of Alex Bradford to either the British or Canadian forces.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Herman Jones, July 18, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Herman Jones discussing how younger men should join in on the fighting. And how it's important to pick a decent vice president to vote for.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to J. D. Platt, July 23, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to J. D. Platt asking if certain sizes of engines for a truck are available. Mainly in the South Texas area, for the new General Motors Model 71 series.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. H. E. Slaymaker - July 13, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to H.E. Slaymaker providing an update about his current status and informing that the next letter will come in a week or two.
- [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.
- [Letter from B. Brewer to Alex Bradford, July 24, 1944]
- Letter from B. Brewer to Alex Bradford discussing that the booklets Bradford is receiving aren't found elsewhere. And he must return them when finish.
- [Letter from Estelle Welsh to Alex Bradford, July 25, 1944]
- Letter from Estelle Welsh to Alex Bradford informing him that Marquis is out of town for several weeks for a convention. Once he returns the note will be brought to his attention.
- [Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford, July 14, 1940]
- Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford discussing how Frank is sorry for not being able to connect sooner. He thinks Alex's experiences as a oil fire fighter and other observations on things. Could be made into a book, he wants to speak more on the idea. Frank would like to hear from Alex soon.
- [Letter from Jenness W. Brown to Alex Bradford - July 14, 1944]
- Letter from Jenness Brown to Alex Bradford discussing the favorable encounters in New York and the hopes that the two men can keep in touch. On the back of the first letter is a reply from Alex Bradford to Jenness Wm. Brown expressing his regret that he was unable to make time to visit him in New England. Mr. Bradford mentions that he is back in the United States and will shortly be traveling to New York. Finally, Mr. Bradford touches upon his recent travels throughout Europe.
- [Letter from Marquis Childs to Alex Bradford, July 28, 1944]
- Letter from Marquis Childs to Alex Bradford thanking him for the note he sent previously.
- [Letter from R. O. Marsh to Alex Bradford, July 22, 1944]
- Letter from R. O. Marsh to Alex Bradford asking that he forgive his long delay in writing, a lot was going on. Marsh got transferred from the State Department to the F. E. A.
- [Letter to Alex Bradford Regarding Personal Topics - July 16, 1940]
- Letter to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including a chat with Alex's step-son, the author's employment at the FBI, the author's work with their sister's father-in-law, the author's support for President Roosevelt, and general well wishes. Pages 2 and 3 are omitted.
- Maintenance of Pumpers and Other Fire Apparatus
- Bulletin discussing firefighting pumping equipment and various types of maintenance to ensure that they will not fail, including descriptions of suggested tests to verify that they're operating within their parameters.
- [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.
- [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.
- 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.