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[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: The Odds on Starting a Business]
Digest magazine clipping discussing various anecdotes about people who tried to start businesses and failed, or various other factors that people should consider when thinking about starting a new business. At the end of the article, there is a brief joke about a bishop in New York, followed by a one-page article discussing an interview with Pope Pius XII.
[Clipping: The Senator Speaks Up & They Hoped For a Storm]
Newspaper clipping featuring two separate articles on the war efforts from Quebec and the United States. The first article, The Senator Speaks Up,
[Clipping: The State of the Union About Censorship - Military and Political]
Newspaper clipping attempting to inform its readers of both political and military censorship. The first censorship concern is the possible protection of General MacArthur's political protection provided to the presidential nominee. The second censorship concern is the military suppression of error and failures under the command of General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson.
[Clipping: The Worship of Incompetence]
Newspaper clipping urging the movement of American politics away from pitying people with bad judgement and laziness because it comes with an indeterminate cost to tax-payers.
[Clipping: They Called It Reconstruction]
Clipping from the Reader's Digest discussing the period of Reconstruction after the American Civil War and its impact on race relations. The author describes the discrimination against black citizens by state governments that prompted Reconstruction. The author takes the position that Reconstruction was an unnecessary and harmful process that empowered black citizens at the cost of disempowering white citizens. The author develops this idea through a combination of historical facts and anecdotal evidence, interpolating real-life events with racial stereotypes.
[Clipping: This Is On Me]
Newspaper clipping describing the authors personal disgust with horse racing being anything more than a gambling racket. Mr. Treat's presents his argument by touching on several concerns including, the cruel treatment of animals, the disconnection between horse and owner, the type of crowd attending horse races, and the ethics of selective breeding. On the back of the clipping are showtimes for movies and theater shows.
[Clipping: This is What's Behind Every Trailmobile on the Road]
Newspaper clipping containing information on the infrastructure of Trailmobile, commentary on WWII, and a medical article on avoiding rabbit fever.
[Clipping: This Pump Brings Down]
Newspaper clipping advertising a steam heating system to industrial and commercial businesses.
[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: Today and Tomorrow: "On Our Way" - A Book Review]
Newspaper clipping reviewing the book "On Our Way" which is a collection of speeches and messages by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
[Clipping: Today's New Book - Iowa Folks of Childs' Boyhood]
Newspaper clipping reviewing the literary writing of Marquis W. Childs' book newest coming of age novel, The Cabin.
[Clipping: Tomorrow]
Newspaper clipping giving a complete overview of American efforts in WWII up until 1944.
[Clipping: Torch-Bearer for Mother India]
Newspaper clipping about Indian journalist, Chaman Lal, who asks for his country's independence from the United Kingdom and American support in persuading the British.
[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.
[Clipping: U. S. to Aid Ethiopia]
Newspaper clipping covering a brief article touching upon a technical mission to help Ethiopian farms produce additional agricultural commodities. The attached letter is from R. O. Marsh to Alex Bradford discussing the agricultural mission to assist Ethiopian farming efforts. Mr. Marsh provides additional information about the mission including the total number of people and the estimated dates of traveling to the African continent. Finally, there is a brief discussion about the delay surrounding the Alaskan oil deal and a geological survey.
[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.
[Clipping: Vatican Press Says Nazi Use of Mt. Cassino Abbey Has Never Been Established]
Newspaper clipping detailing the Vatican's statement claiming that Nazi soldiers never used the Monte Cassino Abbey for any military purpose. This statement is in response to the American military newspaper, Stars and Stripes claiming that the Nazi's are using historic monuments as protection. On the back of the clipping is a partial article describing changes to canned goods by the Office of Price Administration (OPA).
[Clipping: What Breaks Up an Unused Road]
Newspaper clipping informing voters on unfair laws that indirectly affect the prices of goods by restricting weights of trunks traveling on state roads.
[Clipping: What Russia Wants]
Reader's Digest version of an editorial by the former Under Secretary of State, discussing how the United States could establish friendship with Soviet Russia in the post-war era. There are handwritten notes around a quotation at the bottom of the last page.
[Clipping: “You’d Never Guess He Had a Cancer Five Years Ago”]
Open letter stating that with the advances in medical technology such as radium, x-ray, and surgery it is possible to control 70% to 80% of early cancers. In the bottom right corner of this open letter are five potential symptoms of cancer that patients should immediately reach out to their medical practitioners. These signs are circled in red and blue colored pencil. On the back of the open letter is an advertisement for Kleenex tissues
[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.
[Contact Card for Denzil Grogan]
Contact card for Denzil Grogan that includes information on Mr. Grogan’s death on October 15, 1943, in Italy with the United States Army. The middle of the card has blue writing that reads, “Casualty Branch A.G.O”. In the top right corner is pencil markings that read, “7-9111”.
[Contact Card for J. D. Platt]
Contact card for Mr. James D. Platt, a Western sales manager for General Motors Diesels in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Platt’s educational information is mentioned at the bottom of the contact card. This section of the contact card is circled with red colored pencil.
[Contact Card for W R. Greer]
Contact card for Lt. Willis R. Greer with his physical mailing address and a typed note mentioning that Greer is with Captain Nugent at Belvoir. It is on a pre-printed "Office Memorandum" form labeled "United States Government."
[Contact Information for James Welch]
Contact information for James E. (“Red”) Welch including his physical street address, his phone number, his attorney’s contact information, and brief information about a friend of Mr. Welch. On the left side of the contact information is a hand-written note in blue colored pencil that reads, “owes me $300.00 (I loaned him)”. On the second page or back of the first page there is a blank invoice grid.
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Brigadier General Lowe - December 1944-January 1945]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford, Brigadier General Frank E. Lowe, and Margaret Daly discussing the creation of a lightweight mechanism used to warn of an impending explosion due to gasoline fumes.
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944]
This correspondence of letters features two separate conversations. The first letter is from Yvonne Thivierge to Alex Bradford informing Mr. Bradford that Captain John H. Mansell does not reside at the intended address. The second and intended letter is from Alex Bradford to Captain John H. Mansell discussing Mr. Bradford's interaction with Matt Krim and the Chief Engineer in Baltimore. Finally Mr. Bradford states that he will be in New York for a few more weeks before returning to Burbank, California.
[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 Kent Cooper - May 1944]
Letters between Alex Bradford and Kent Cooper discussing Mr. Bradford's concerns surrounding the censorship of materials within Yugoslavia.
[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 Louise Zoerner - September 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John Day Publishers asking for additional copies of the book, American Empire in Asia by Albert Viton. It is Mr. Bradford’s hope that these additional copies provide interested readers with the ability to read this well reviewed book. Letter from Louise Zoerner to Alex Bradford acknowledging his interest in acquiring Mr.Viton’s recently published book. After receipt of three dollars and 6 cents ($3.06) Ms. Zoerner will send a copy to Mr. Bradford. Letter from Alex Bradford to the John Day Publishing company and Louise Zoerner acknowledging the receipt of the letter sent on September 16th. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has tried multiple bookstores throughout his area attempting to acquire Mr. Viton’s book. After returning to New York, he will purchase a copy.
[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 Alex Bradford andGertrude Cook - January 10, 1945]
The first letter is from Alex Bradford to Gertrude Cook thanking Cook for her previous letter and providing personal updates. The second letter is from Gertrude Cook to Alex Bradford. The letter pictures a snowy winter's day on the right hand side, and the left hand side Cook wishes Bradford a happy holiday season.
[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 Archie A. McConnell and Alex Bradford, 1944-1945]
Collection of letters featuring correspondence between Alex Bradford, Archie A. McConnel, and George Harold McConnell. In the first letter addressed on October 8th, 1943 Alex Bradford writes to Mr. George Harold McConnell discussing recent news and events that he has experienced. These include interactions with mutual friends, his current locations, and how his active military sons are doing. The second letter was written on November 16, 1943, by Archie A. McConnell to Alex Bradford apologizing for the misplacement of Mr. Bradford’s earlier letter. Additionally, Mr. McConnell states that George Harold McConnell is currently traveling in Australia. The third and final letter of this correspondence, written on July 18, 1944, Alex Bradford thanks Archie A. McConnell for informing that Mr. George McConnell is currently in Australia.
[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 Frederic S. Hall and Alex Bradford - December 1944]
Correspondence between Fredric S. Hall and Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's outrage at the American Locker Company's alleged unethical business practices and targeting of military men. In response to this outrage, Mr. Hall has apologized, offered a reimbursement, and would like to hear more about the incident in question that has bothered Mr. Bradford so.
[Correspondence Between John J. Miller and Alex Bradford - November-December 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John J. Miller complimenting his publication, the Progress Guide, for publishing George R. Bringmann’s article Jonesy on Wage Protection. Miller then replies thanking Bradford for his commentary and asking after his travels.
[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.
Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. Project 19 Daily Report: August 14, 1942
Daily report for "Project 19" at the Douglas Aircraft Company, outlining information in sections for personnel, planes, and work done.
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