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[Letters from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht - September 1940-December 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to C. H. W. Ruprecht discussing personal updates. Bradford states that he is currently working in Canada within the mechanized cavalry regiment. In the second letter, Bradford encloses a newspaper clipping he mentioned on a phone call with Ruprecht, as well as the contact information for H. E. Whatson.
Date: 1940-09-28/1943-12-14
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Clipping: Political Cartoon and Fishing Article]

Description: Political cartoon created by Looey Graff depicting a plump and wealthy war plant striker with an arm wrapped around the shoulder of an injured World War II veteran yelling, “Well! We Won the War! Didn’t We Kid?”. The back of the political cartoon features an article touching upon fishing and the three different types of fishing activities: hobby, sportsman, and deep-sea. Two additional cartoons are at the bottom of the article.
Date: September 1945
Creator: Watkins, Nina E. & Graff, Looey

[Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines - September 3, 1944]

Description: 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 civil… more
Date: September 3, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex

[Letters between Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud, September 15 - September 17, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud on September 15th discussing his history as a firefighter overseas. An how Alex came across DuGas extinguishers in Afrika. He is wondering if they have a certain model and would like a chart of all types of approved hand extinguishers. A. A. Michaud's reply to Alex Bradford on September 17th was him being interested in his letter and accepting his request by giving him a chart along with the letter. He also invited Mr. Bradford to stop by the National … more
Date: 1943-09-15/1943-09-17
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Michaud, A. A.

[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

[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

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer - September 3, 1944]

Description: 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.
Date: September 3, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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