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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.
- [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.
- [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."
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne - May 3, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne discussing the potential prospects of Mr. Charles C. Brown, superintendent of Pure Oil Company, and the R. W. Briggs Construction Company.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to American Hoist and Derrick Company, October 14, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to American Hoist and Derrick Company inquiring about data on there lightweight winches or hoists. The weights and prices are also needed.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Asbestos Magazine - December 2, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Asbestos Magazine hoping to receive a list of possible western or mid-western manufacturers of asbestos fire-fighting suits and helmets.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Barney Carter - October 17, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Barney Carter discussing recent events surrounding the Vitek oil well fires.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer - July 17, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer responding to an article Brewer published in the New York Times regarding the Soldier Ballot. Bradford states that other countries give their serviceman the right to vote, and references his own issues voting when he was in the service.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer - September 3, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer discussing the editorials written by Mr. Brewer. Mr. Bradford is a firm proponent of those editorials that are in favor of a strong National Defense. Finally, Mr. Bradford is extremely interested in the editorials covering Latin America as he spent several years in the region. Finally, Mr. Bradford asks that Basil Brewer says "Howdy" to Duke Lake (Austin Lake) of Boston, Massachusetts.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer with a Return Address - July 17, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer responding to an article Brewer published in the New York Times regarding the Soldier Ballot. Bradford states that other countries give their serviceman the right to vote, and references his own issues voting when he was in the service.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch - September 4, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Battalion Chief Herman F. Kuch discussing the four (4) stage high-pressure Mack trucks that have been in service under Mr. Kuch's command. The rest of the correspondence features mutual persons of interest between Mr. Bradford and Mr. Kuch.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht - December 14, 1943]
- 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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles E. Dawson, November 15, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles E. Dawson discussing documents Bradford has reviewed and is returning to Mr. Dawson. He doesn't specialize in the work that was asked of him and apologies for the delay.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles L. Austin - March 25, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles L. Austin discussing how he should approach writing a scathing letter to Congressman Hugh D. Scott about the potential passing of the Solider bill in the U.S. Congress. Mr. Bradford mentions that his children are abroad serving in military. Finally, Mr. Bradford proposes writing about his time in service of foreign countries.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - August 27, 1943]
- 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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Claude H. Latson, June 20, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Claude H. Latson discussing Mr. Latson's brief experiences during World War II.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Colonel J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943]
- 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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock - March 24, 1943]
- 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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock - October 14, 1943]
- 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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to D. Lamont, October 20, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to D. Lamont wanting to know the name and address of distributor for the diesel engine in South Texas area.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines - December 3, 1943]
- 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.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines - September 3, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines discussing the recent activities that Mr. Bradford has been encountering. These activities include visiting various fire equipment plants and laboratories to see recently created advancements since he had been overseas. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has been released from British service and is looking to enlist within the American Armed Forces as a fire-fighter. Finally, he states that he has been offered several civilian positions including a civilian fire chief, however he would like to be able to serve his country.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines - September 8, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines acknowledging that he has accepted an overseas appointment for fire-fighting purposes. Mr. Bradford asks that he receive Major Fred Shirk’s address and that any letters from V-Mail be returned to him.