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[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki - November 1944]

Description: 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.
Date: 1944-11-06/1944-11-09
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Correspondence Between Andy Lacey and Alex Bradford - November 1944]

Description: 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.
Date: 1944-11-03/1944-11-27
Creator: Lacey, Andy & Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson - November 4, 1940]

Description: 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.
Date: November 4, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. P. Lancashire - November 12, 1940]

Description: 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.
Date: November 12, 1940
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Parker Thompson - November 6, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Parker Thompson discussing the recommendation of reaching out to the United Fruit Company for the purpose of providing decorticating machines and various additional mechanical products for the processing of abaca in South America.
Date: November 6, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland - November 25, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland providing thirteen (13) names and addresses of men that Mr. Wayland might want to speak with. Mr. Bradford briefly touches upon each of these men before speaking about his enlistment with the Canadian army and the sentiment of preventing excessive British influence in small countries.
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland - November 25, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland providing addresses for thirteen men located throughout the world. Included in the list of names is Harry Wirth who Mr. Bradford and Mr. Wayland had previously spoken about. Finally, each of the thirteen men have a brief entry written on what they have been doing in years. The final paragraph details Mr. Bradford’s experience abroad as part of the Canadian Army in 1940 and the anti-American sentiments.
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ken Sclater - November 16, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Ken Sclater discussing Mr. Bradford's interactions with various oil professionals throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Additionally Mr. Bradford addresses Mr. Sclater's fire suppression equipment suggestions.
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson - November 15, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson discussing the current Middle Eastern oil companies that control oil production and refinement within the region. After briefly covering these companies, Mr. Bradford comments on the variety of fires present throughout the region and the tools used to fight said fires. Finally, Mr. Bradford asks for the mailing address for Jack Ashenfelder.
Date: November 15, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Wayne W. Parrish, November 28, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Wayne W. Parrish discussing the Pacific. How it needs to be more well protected by the states than a foreign country. Bradford wants to help continue strengthening the Pacific and it's islands. So that it remains safe.
Date: November 28, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William Denzil Grogan - November 23, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Wm. Denzil Grogan discussing his recent experiences after leaving Aldershot to join the No. 1 Canadian Tunneling Company and later the British army in 1941. After the attack on Peral Harbor, Mr. Bradford touches upon his request to transfer to reserve status, allowing for him to join U.S. forces. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he is back in the United States and provides his mailing address.
Date: November 23, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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