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[Blank Draft Resolution Regarding President Roosevelt]
Draft Resolution of Regarding the approval and endorsement of the accomplishments and achievements under the guidance of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his democratic administration. In addition, it is the opinion of this political body that John Nance Garner be endorsed and approved. Finally, this resolution proclaims that for his long-distinguished career and honorable service as vice-president, John Nance Garner should be elected as the next president of the United States of America.
[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: 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.
[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.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson - November 4, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson discussing his experiences of the London blitz by the Germans during World War II. Mr. Bradford mentions that moral is high amidst the craters made by extensive bombing. Mr. Bradford also shares his thoughts on two (2) movies depicting this high moral, “England Can Take it” and “The Foreign Correspondent”. Finally, he touches on the Royal Air Force’s pushback against the German war machine.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. P. Lancashire - November 12, 1940]
Letter from Sgt. Alex Bradford to Mr. E. P. Lancashire discussing the best type of fog nozzle for large oil fires. Additionally Mr. Bradford recommends looking into a Mr. J. A. Eversden who has developed a new chemical for extinguishing incendiary bombs.
[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.
[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 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 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 James H. R. Cromwell, August 1, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James H. R. Cromwell discussing how he wishes there were more people like Cromwell. For Cromwell is doing great work; Bradford would be happy if more young wealthy men were interested in politics. He might be commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers.
[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 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 Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson, April 17, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson on an editorial he's sending from the Calter-Times.
[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. Merrell to Alex Bradford, April 23, 1940]
Letter from C. H. Merrell to Alex Bradford on expecting to be in Houston to find out the correct people to contact at Hudson Engineering Company. Merrell tells Bradford that'll see him next week.
[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 C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford, October 1, 1940]
Letter from C. H. W. Ruprecht to Alex Bradford congratulating him on enlisting and wishing him luck.
[Letter from D. C. T. Bennett to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1940]
Letter from D. C. T. Bennett to Alex Bradford apologizing for replying so late but has been moving around the states a lot. Currently in Ottawa.
[Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford, April 29, 1940]
Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford thanking him for the complements he always gives them and the information on some of the old-timers.
[Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford, August 2, 1940]
Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford informing him that he received his letter and hopes this letter reaches him. Gervasi would like to speak to Bradford or have Bradford write back on the subject mentioned
[Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford, May 20, 1940]
Letter from Frank Gervasi to Alex Bradford on how he's been away from the office gathering what Bradford asked for. An Gervasi can't disclose the name of the person who hired the 8 Texans to do whatever deed or task asked of them.
[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 Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford, May 15, 1940]
Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford on him thanking Bradford for liking his works. Yet he didn't want to talk about that, he wanted to get to know Mr. Chupp instead. Frank would leave his location if Alex wanted to visit him. He mentioned how he wrote about Texas but hated the heat.
[Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford, August 10, 1940]
Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford on how he was glad to have met Bradford. And hopes he can find somewhere, where his services are needed. So that he can get back into action.
[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 J. B. Carswell to Alex Bradford, August 9, 1940]
Letter from J. B. Carswell to Alex Bradford about how happy he is to know what happened in Canada. And hopes to see him in England soon.
[Letter from James H. R. Cromwell to Alex Bradford, August 28, 1940]
Letter from James H. R. Cromwell to Alex Bradford apologizing on his delay of response. He's usually away for periods of time but is mainly campaigning. He feels as though the United States has become soft. And may be defeated one day.
[Letter from L. R. Macgregor to Mr. Alex Bradford, January 5, 1940]
Letter from Australian Government Trade Commissioner L. R. Macgregor to Mr. Alex Bradford informing the later that his consideration for entry into the Royal Australian Air Force has been rejected due to Mr. Bradford not having residency in Australia.
[Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford, April 24, 1940]
Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford on Lester wanting Bradford to meet Senator Sheppard and get a tour of the plant. On the second page explosives are being discussed.
[Letter from P. R. Heydon to Alex Bradford - May 21, 1940]
Letter from P. R. Heydon to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for his intention to volunteer for military service for the allied cause.
[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 W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, August 13, 1940]
Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford on a book suggestion on fire fighting. He would also like to hear more stories of Bradford's oil firefighting experiences.
[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, December 11, 1940]
Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford informing Bradford that he did receive his letter and is glad to know he made it safely to England. Regretfully, England decided to not have firefighters come overseas. They'll train their own men; busy recruiting and training firemen to do fire duties with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
[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 from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford, April 25, 1940]
Letter from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford informing him that he has quit his job at Hercules and describing new explosives being developed by the U.S. Army.
[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - November 20, 1940]
Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing recent news and events that have happened since Mr. Bradford has left for overseas action. News and events touched upon include: the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Tony Beacon being a thorn in Mr. Moses' side, the promotion of Mr. Moses to Gunnery Sergeant, and the news surrounding several officers at the Regal Office in Ottawa, Canada.
[Letter to Alex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields, November 30, 1940]
Letter from John G. to Alex Bradford discussing how a group almost destroyed oil wells in Romania and how John likes Canadians, for they've woken up his district.
[Letter to Alex Bradford Regarding Meeting - March 30, 1940]
Letter from Ms. Casey to Alex Bradford on hoping to meet in Texas, mentioning his associations with Australia and Australian people living in Corpus Christi, and asking about military contacts.
[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.
[Letters from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht - September 1940-December 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht discussing personal updates. Bradford states that he is currently working in Canada within the mechanized cavalry regiment. In the second letter, Bradford encloses a newspaper clipping he mentioned on a phone call with Ruprecht, as well as the contact information for H. E. Whatson.
[Letters from Alex Bradford to Henry Walter - October 1940-September 1943]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford to Henry Walter over two letters. The first letter features instructions and a receipt for ten dollars ($10) to express ship a suitcase to the Georgetown Customs House in Washington, D.C. The second letter features a brief acknowledgement from Alex Bradford to Henry Walter that he has landed "somewhere in England" after a good trip at sea.
[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.
[Notes Written on Partial Letter]
Portion of a page that has been trimmed to include the date, addresses, and first line of a letter to Milton Bayliss and listing an enclosure on the back. The page has been used to make notes: on the front in red pencil, "Sent P. C. Milt on July 3 2 Washington" with a Gregg shorthand note in pencil; also typewritten on back: "Sent postcard to Milt from Ottawa on July 28th (Sunday) asking him to write me at Hotel Alexandra."
[Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford, January 19, 1940]
Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford informing him that he'll call when he reaches Corpus Christi.
[Texas Precinct 32 Deomcratic Convention Minutes: May 4, 1940]
Minutes for the Texas 32nd Precinct Democratic convention listing motions and their outcomes, including the seven people elected to be delegates at the county convention. A resolution circled in red pencil documenting the decision to vote for John Nance Gardner, followed by Franklin D. Roosevelt for succeeding ballots.
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