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[Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Louise Zoerner - September 1943]

Description: 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 … more
Date: 1943-09-11/1943-09-27
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Zoerner, Louise

[Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Roger B. Tyler - October 29, 1943]

Description: 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.
Date: October 29, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Correspondence Between Archie A. McConnell and Alex Bradford, 1944-1945]

Description: 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… more
Date: 1943-10-08/1944-07-18
Creator: McConnell, Archie A. & Bradford, Alex

[Correspondence Between Tex Bradford and Elbert Jackson - August 1943-April 1944]

Description: 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.
Date: 1943-08-29/1944-04-15
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Jackson, C. Elbert

[Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht - December 14, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to C.H.W. Ruprecht discussing an underwood agent by the name H.E. Whatson in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Whatson’s address is also included. Additionally, Mr. Bradford has included a previously discussed article that he had read about in both Stars & Stripes newspaper and an Egyptian newspaper.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - August 27, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce discussing his arrival back in the United States of America. Mr. Bradford informs Mr. Boyce that he has received his previous letter sent on March 11th. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions after their last meeting he was ordered to travel abroad for three (3) months abroad before being returned to his old unit.
Date: August 27, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Colonel J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943]

Description: The first letter from Alex Bradford to Colonel O'Rielly discussing the post-war expansion of companies through the support of pro-American sympathizers. The second letter is from Alex Bradford to the sales manager of W. S. Darley & Co. requesting specifications and prices for all portable fire pumps.
Date: 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock - March 24, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock thanking him for the loaning of an unknown book written by George Sessions Perry. Now a civilian with the USAAF, it is Mr. Bradford’s intentions contact Mr. Perry to discuss his chapter on oil. Mr. Bradford also mentions that he has met many fellow Texans since he last saw Mr. Hancock.
Date: March 24, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock - October 14, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock acknowledging the receipt of a letter sent on May 25 that he finally received. Mr. Bradford also mentions that H.H. Granger of Granger Engineering Works in Cairo, Egypt would love to read the book on Texas written by George Sessions Perry. Mr. Granger, a Dallas native, would love to have Mr. Hancock visit him at his home in Dallas for a meal. Finally, Mr. Bradford has moved to Washington, but his permanent address is in Burbank, California.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines - December 3, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glynes apologizing for the delay in responding to your letter of October 18th. He mentions that he is far behind on sleep and that he has recently received a letter from Glenn Griswold along with his new V-mail address. Mr. Bradford finishes his letter by mentioning the amount of praise that he has heard about Mr. Glynes’ fire-fighting school.
Date: December 3, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, October 15, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen asking where Frank is and what is he doing. Alex mentions seeing certain people in London, that would make a good story for Frank. He also sent a telegram and sprained his ankle while looking at his surroundings.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank K. Tweedy, October 14, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank K. Tweedy asking how's he been and where he is since he hasn't heard from him. Mentions all the friends and Colonel's he's seen while on his journey, currently heading to New York.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funke - September 13, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funk discussing possible additives that Mr. Bradford has seen during his time in the service of foreign nations as a fire suppression member. In addition to this discussion on chemical additives, Mr. Bradford asks about the possibility of adopting various fire suppression technologies in the United States of America.
Date: September 13, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly discussing the positives and negatives of European and Middle Eastern crash trucks used to for fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that he is interested in receiving the W. S. Rielly & Company catalog for the purchase of fire fighting equipment.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder, December 10, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder wants a update on Jack and how he's doing. Informs Jack that his youngest son became a pilot. In the reply Jack would like to ask some questions of Bradford but in person. He's not working for the state but for the American Legion.
Date: December 10, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis - October 15, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis responding to his previous letter sent on January 23, 1941. Since that previous letter, Alex Bradford has been journeyed throughout the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. He continues this letter by touching on the war in the pacific and the leadership of General MacArthur. Finally, Alex Bradford touches upon his kids joining the fight against Hitler’s war machine in Europe.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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