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Box 4

 Container

Contains 27 Results:

Bloomsbury Publishing, 1989

 File — Box: 4, Folders: 31-34
Dates: 1989
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains edited and annotated typescripts of Adair's authorized biography "An American Hero: The Red Adair Story," by Philip Singerman, as well as correspondence, contracts, interview transcripts, and book reviews. Also included is a proposal for an earlier biography by Bill Davidson titled "To the Edge of Hell: The Red Adair Story," which was ultimately rejected.

Statements, 1989-1991

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 35
Dates: 1989-1991
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains edited and annotated typescripts of Adair's authorized biography "An American Hero: The Red Adair Story," by Philip Singerman, as well as correspondence, contracts, interview transcripts, and book reviews. Also included is a proposal for an earlier biography by Bill Davidson titled "To the Edge of Hell: The Red Adair Story," which was ultimately rejected.

Photography Invoices, 1989

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 36
Dates: 1989
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains edited and annotated typescripts of Adair's authorized biography "An American Hero: The Red Adair Story," by Philip Singerman, as well as correspondence, contracts, interview transcripts, and book reviews. Also included is a proposal for an earlier biography by Bill Davidson titled "To the Edge of Hell: The Red Adair Story," which was ultimately rejected.

Interview Transcripts, undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 37
Dates: undated
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains edited and annotated typescripts of Adair's authorized biography "An American Hero: The Red Adair Story," by Philip Singerman, as well as correspondence, contracts, interview transcripts, and book reviews. Also included is a proposal for an earlier biography by Bill Davidson titled "To the Edge of Hell: The Red Adair Story," which was ultimately rejected.

Reviews, 1990

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 38
Dates: 1990
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains edited and annotated typescripts of Adair's authorized biography "An American Hero: The Red Adair Story," by Philip Singerman, as well as correspondence, contracts, interview transcripts, and book reviews. Also included is a proposal for an earlier biography by Bill Davidson titled "To the Edge of Hell: The Red Adair Story," which was ultimately rejected.

Bill Davidson Manuscript Proposal, 1983

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 39
Dates: 1983
Scope and Contents From the Series:

This series contains edited and annotated typescripts of Adair's authorized biography "An American Hero: The Red Adair Story," by Philip Singerman, as well as correspondence, contracts, interview transcripts, and book reviews. Also included is a proposal for an earlier biography by Bill Davidson titled "To the Edge of Hell: The Red Adair Story," which was ultimately rejected.

Awards and Honors, 1984-1999

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 40
Dates: 1984-1999
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains a list of awards and commendations that Adair received for his work and community service; a proclamation signed by former Houston mayor Kathryn Whitmire declaring January 25, 1989, to be "Red Adair Day"; a resolution signed by former Texas State Representative Martha Wong memorializing Adair's death on August 7, 2004; and program materials from a powerboat race that Adair organized in Galveston, Texas, in 1993.

Adair Death Resolution, 2004

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 41
Dates: 2004
Scope and Contents

Resolution paying tribute to the life and career of Adair, who died on August 7, 2004, and extending sympathy to his family, signed by former Texas State Representative Martha Wong.

Galveston Powerboat Race Ephemera, August-September 1993

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 42
Dates: August-September 1993
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains a list of awards and commendations that Adair received for his work and community service; a proclamation signed by former Houston mayor Kathryn Whitmire declaring January 25, 1989, to be "Red Adair Day"; a resolution signed by former Texas State Representative Martha Wong memorializing Adair's death on August 7, 2004; and program materials from a powerboat race that Adair organized in Galveston, Texas, in 1993.

Thank-You Letter from Rod Lee, undated

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 43
Dates: undated
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains a list of awards and commendations that Adair received for his work and community service; a proclamation signed by former Houston mayor Kathryn Whitmire declaring January 25, 1989, to be "Red Adair Day"; a resolution signed by former Texas State Representative Martha Wong memorializing Adair's death on August 7, 2004; and program materials from a powerboat race that Adair organized in Galveston, Texas, in 1993.

Other Documents, 1979-2011

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 3
Dates: 1979-2011
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: The Red Adair Company Records contain files on numerous jobs that Adair and his employees completed worldwide; administrative and financial materials documenting the company's operations; publicity and press materials; files on individuals accused of attempting to defraud Adair and the company; and audiovisual and photographic media that further chronicle the company's activities from its founding to its sale to Global Industries, Ltd. in 1993. These records also contain materials...

Postcards, 1942-1976

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 44
Dates: 1942-1976
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains a list of awards and commendations that Adair received for his work and community service; a proclamation signed by former Houston mayor Kathryn Whitmire declaring January 25, 1989, to be "Red Adair Day"; a resolution signed by former Texas State Representative Martha Wong memorializing Adair's death on August 7, 2004; and program materials from a powerboat race that Adair organized in Galveston, Texas, in 1993.