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- [Letter from Frank L. Ahern to Alex Bradford, September 15, 1944]
- Letter from Frank L. Ahern to Alex Bradford responding to a previous letter expressing Bradford's interest in asbestos suits for fire fighters.
- [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.
- [Letter from Costas Alexiou to Alex Bradford - February 15, 1945]
- Letter from Costas Alexiou to Alex Bradford commending previous letters that Mr. Bradford had sent earlier that month. Additionally Mr. Alexious requests the permission to publish said letters within Greek newspapers and elsewhere. Finally, a post script has been added that mentions that the Greek Unity Committee agrees with the decisions made at the Yalta Conference.
- [Clipping: Ace Sleuths]
- Newspaper clipping featuring an illustrated comic “Ace Sleuths” featuring J. Frank Norfleet of the Hale Center, Texas tracking down five confidence men who swindled $80,000 of his money. On the back of the illustrated comic there is an article describing a 1937 murder case and an advertisement.
- The Outpost, Letter Number 60, April 1945
- Newsletter discussing issues for Americans living in Great Britain, including articles about life in Britain and other related topics. An article title is underlined in red pencil on the first page, for a discussion of the American perspectives about Britain and actual experiences.
- [Clipping: American Photo - Print Company, Inc. Diploma Restoration]
- Advertisement clipping for the restoration of diplomas to be mounted on mahogany frame. The advertisement provides four sizes depending on the size of the diplomas. The back page features the text “rejuvenation guaranteed” along with a human figure.
- American Rocket Society: A brief description of the organiation -- its aims and activities.
- Pamphlet describing the goals and activities of the American Rocket Society, with handwritten markings updating the dues pricing. It also includes a blank membership application.
- [Membership Information Form for the American Rocket Society]
- This blank document is an membership information form for the American Rocket Society, Inc. Standard personal questions has been included within this document such as name, address occupation, education, etc. It also includes rocket-based questions such as, "How did you become instructed in rockets?" and "Have you ever carried on experiments related to Rocketry?".
- American Marsh Type PF-1 Centrifugal Fire Pumps, Gasoline Engine Driven
- Pamphlet advertising American-Marsh portable PF-1 water pump for firefighting. It includes information about the use of the pump, various specifications and maintenance requirements, and brief descriptions of other pumps sold by the company. There are handwritten notes in green ink on the inside pages.
- Barton F-Type Direct Drive Centrifugal Fire Pumps
- Advertisement for a water pump that can be mounted on the front of a fire engine, including information and specifications for various models, with illustrations. There are handwritten notes in green ink on the text.
- [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
- [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."
- [Clipping: Bishop Haas Urges Printers to Aid in Industry's Prosperity]
- Newspaper clipping stating that the purpose of a union is to cooperatively work with an employer and to bargain on the behalf of the employees. The clipping advises the union workers of printing trade to turn the new inventions into the advantage of themselves and others.
- [Clipping: Chaplain Is Scolded For GI Vote Letters #1]
- Newspaper clipping covering a news story about Lt. Charles L. Austin sending letters pertaining to the soldier-vote issue to Congressman Scott of Pennsylvania.
- [Clipping: Chaplain Is Scolded For GI Vote Letters #2]
- Newspaper clipping covering a news story about Lt. Charles L. Austin sending letters pertaining to the soldier-vote issue to Congressman Scott of Pennsylvania.
- [Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford - March 30, 1944]
- Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford discussing potential dangers on the passing of a bill through Congress that would affect the writing capability of a large portion of the United States Armed Forces.
- [Letter from the Automobile Trade Journal to Alex Bradford - December 12, 1934]
- Letter from the Automobile Trade Journal to Alex Bradford discussing possible companies to contact in regards to the power-take-off for Chevrolet trucks and the possibility that the installed Ford coil and condenser was improperly installed.
- [Letter from Robert L. Baker to Alex Bradford, March 3, 1944]
- Letter from Robert L. Baker to Alex Bradford on his note being delayed and Baker letting Bradford know he can't write another book. Too busy with his current job but if the opportunity presented itself he would.
- [Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford, April 24, 1940]
- Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford on Lester wanting Bradford to meet Senator Sheppard and get a tour of the plant. On the second page explosives are being discussed.
- [Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford, March 22, 1938]
- Letter from Larry Barnette to Alex Bradford about the super charger being improved and all information would be sent to him.
- [Clipping: Socialites Swell Belmont Throng]
- Newspaper clipping describing various socialites attending a party at the horse racetrack, Belmont Stakes. On the back of the newspaper clipping is an unknown advertisement for diamonds featuring an illustration of diamond rings.
- [Letter from D. C. T. Bennett to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1940]
- Letter from D. C. T. Bennett to Alex Bradford apologizing for replying so late but has been moving around the states a lot. Currently in Ottawa.
- [Letter from Gustave E. Bonadio to Alex Bradford - September 18, 1944]
- Letter from Gustave E. Bonadio to Alex Bradford discussing firefighting equipment and techniques used within the New York Fire Department (NYFD).
- [Letter from Gustavo E. Bonadio to Alex Bradford - September 22, 1944]
- Letter from Gustavo E. Bonadio to Alex Bradford discussing the problems with loaded stream extinguishers and the various contacts that Mr. Bonadio has attempted to get in contact with to discuss this problem.
- [Letter from Chuck Boyce to Alex Bradford - March 11, 1943]
- Letter from Chuck Boyce to Alex Bradford discussing his joy at returning home and his regret at not taking the job Colonel Clark offered. Chuck also shares warm regards from their mutual friends.
- [Letter from L. S. Boyd to Alex Bradford, August 30, 1943]
- Letter from L. S. Boyd to Alex Bradford discussing how Lawrence has been, giving his address, and forwarding the letter Bradford sent to him.
- [Letter from Larry Boyd to Alex Bradford, September 19, 1943]
- Letter from Larry S. Boyd to Alex Bradford apologizing for the jittery handwriting, as he is writing on top of a motor that's running. He discusses his services and how married life has been for him.
- [Biographical Information about Alex Bradford and Family]
- Page providing background information about Alex Bradford including army and work experience, a list of relatives (wife, parents, two brothers, and two sons), and a brief statement about finances, as well as references from within and outside the Washington area. It appears to be a draft, with text on the back page that should line up with form questions that are not included.
- [Brief Autobiographical Statement for Alex Bradford]
- Autobiographical information of Alex Bradford covering his life after being discharged from the United States Army in 1919 up to the early 1940 where he enlisted in the Canadian Army. At the bottom of the autobiographical brief is additional biographical information on Mr. Bradford's family including his two (2) sons military service, his wife’s name and address, and his two (2) brothers military service and physical address.
- [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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. Project 19 Daily Report: August 15, 1942
- Daily report for "Project 19" at the Douglas Aircraft Company, outlining information in sections for personnel, planes, and work done.
- Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc. Project 19 Daily Report: August 17, 1942
- Daily report for "Project 19" at the Douglas Aircraft Company, outlining information in sections for personnel, planes, and work done.
- [Douglas Aircraft Company Project 19: Returned Tools & Supplies]
- Various invoices relating to Project 19: Gura Air Depot. Invoices include machine shops, stationery supplies shop, carpenter shops, and tool warehouses.
- [Employment Background For Alex Bradford]
- Text outlining various background information about Alex Bradford, including government and non-government service. There are a series of statements on the back that appear to be replies to prompts that are not included. It also has a purple stamp with the text "Received. May 27, 1934. Camp Supt's. Office, E. C. W. Pittsburg Landing, Tenn."
- [Letter from Alex Bradford Discussing Firefighting Technology - January 14, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ed (Last Name Unknown) discussing both the creation of an aluminum combination nozzle and the Riepling Universal Nozzle. In addition to the nozzles, Mr. Bradford mentions a recent demonstration of a carbon dioxide crash truck extinguishing a test fire.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford Sr. to Gabriel Heatter - December 13, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford Sr. to Gabriel Heatter discussing Great Britain and Winston Churchill's aggression in Greece and Ethiopia. Additionally, Mr. Bradford voices his concerns of American lives being used to advance the alleged British agenda of controlling Ethiopia and Greece.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. B. Duke, June 7, 1945]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. B. Duke on enclosing some clippings about Colonel Abe M. Goff and talking about his promotion.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. B. Duke, May 17, 1945]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. B. Duke letting him know he's back in the army. Bradford also provides updates on different Colonels that Duke might know.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. E. Hancock, November 8, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. E. Hancock on seeing his son in North Africa. Doing well, very liked by all, and in best of health.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne, April 11, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne asking for prices of the trailers they sell and may make a stop in Beaumont to see the trailers himself.