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[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]

Description: 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.
Date: 1945-01-16/1945-01-22
Creator: Pew, Joseph Newton, Jr.
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[Letters Between A. W. Carsten and Tex Bradford - January, 1945]

Description: The first letter from A.W. Carsten to Tex Bradford addressing the Mr. Bradford's original letter sent on January 14 and the reasoning behind Mr. Richard Mowrer's departure from Greece to Rome. The second letter is from Tex Bradford to the managing editor of the Chicago Daily News voicing his concerns of Mr. Richard Mower's treatment by British General Scobie.
Date: 1945-01-14/1945-01-22
Creator: Carsten, A. W.
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[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944]

Description: 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, Cal… more
Date: January 4, 1944
Creator: Thivierge, Yvonne & Bradford, Alex
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[Letter from Tex Bradford to Colonel Harry J. Wirth - October 12, 1943]

Description: Letter from Tex Bradford to Colonel Harry J. Wirth informing Mr. Wirth about recent developments in Mr. Bradford's life. The first half of the letter primarily covers mutual friends that Mr. Bradford recently came in contact with. The second half of the letter covers Mr. Bradford's thoughts on US involvement within the Pacific theater.
Date: October 12, 1943
Creator: Wirth, Harry J.
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[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 17, 1945]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero discussing the pieces of equipment and methods that are being used to extinguish fires. Discussion includes various fog equipment, pressure capacity for four (4) nozzles, fire extinguishing foam, and swing lines for said foam. The original correspondence featured multiple photographs of a quadrapod and of multiple fire hose nozzles.
Date: January 17, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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[Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford - January 12, 1945]

Description: Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford discussing recent advancements and possibility in implementing foam applications for the purpose of fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Clithero mentions that he is no longer writing magazine articles, however he has compiled articles and papers written by others in a copy of Petroleum Administration for War Office.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Clithero, S. D.
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[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
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[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio - October 2, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio discussing various topics related to the firefighting profession and closely related tangents. Mr. Bradford asks for a copy of Dr. Theobold’s book on Hydraulics be sent to his permanent PO box in Burbank, California. He additionally mentions that he was asked to write a book on firefighting techniques for “PITMAN” but ultimately chose not due to his specialization in Class B fires and his unconventional take on extinguishing fires. Mr. Bradford co… more
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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[Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis - March 27, 1944]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis discussing various topics related to the development of fire fighting technologies and techniques. Topics included within this correspondence include various fire fighting explosives, high pressure water pumps, and air plane fire suppression. Finally Mr. Bradford mentions testing that is to be conducted in Elmira, New York under the supervision of George Booth, chief engineer of underwriters in New York.
Date: March 27, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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