Private Collection of Mike Cochran - 23 Matching Results

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[Buses and Traveling Throughout Texas]
Newspaper clipping from the Bus Transportation magazine that details the unknown author's various encounters with the the bus and travel industry of Texas.
[Clipping: Catholic Papers Oppose Post-War Training Plan]
Newspaper clipping discusses the disapproval of Gen. Marshall's plan for a citizen army by Catholic churches across the United States.
[Contact Card for Denzil Grogan]
Contact card for Denzil Grogan that includes information on Mr. Grogan’s death on October 15, 1943, in Italy with the United States Army. The middle of the card has blue writing that reads, “Casualty Branch A.G.O”. In the top right corner is pencil markings that read, “7-9111”.
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.
International Cementers, Inc.: Personal and Office Directory - January 15, 1945
Personal and office directory for International Cementers Incorporated featuring information on three (3) separate offices: the General Office, the Accounting Office, and the Chemical Department. Each of these departments features the office’s address, post office (P.O.) box, and phone number. Below each office or department provides an employee’s name, title, physical address and phone number if available.
[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 Frank Dobbs, October 15, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs wishing him a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Bradford sends good wishes and says he will write again when he has more time.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, October 15, 1943]
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.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis - October 15, 1943]
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.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence E. Gruza, February 15, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence E. Gruza on congratulating him on his promotion and receiving his letter from December. He also asks if Lawrence can pass a message on to Frank Dobbs.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson - November 15, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson discussing the current Middle Eastern oil companies that control oil production and refinement within the region. After briefly covering these companies, Mr. Bradford comments on the variety of fires present throughout the region and the tools used to fight said fires. Finally, Mr. Bradford asks for the mailing address for Jack Ashenfelder.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster - March 15, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster discussing firefighting equipment and the recent development of various fire truck nozzles. The first portion of the letter provides information about recent fires. The second portion of the letter covers high-pressure water trucks and their viability as firetrucks. The final portion of the letter covers a big test later that month at Elmira, New York.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - November 15, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses acknowledging the receipt of Mr. Moses' previous letters and apologizing for the delayed response due to the constant traveling throughout Asia and Africa. Mr. Bradford provides a brief update on his family and their locations. Finally, after giving a brief update on his current appointed position asks about Mr. Moses' life.
[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.
[Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford, May 15, 1940]
Letter from Frank Hanighen to Alex Bradford on him thanking Bradford for liking his works. Yet he didn't want to talk about that, he wanted to get to know Mr. Chupp instead. Frank would leave his location if Alex wanted to visit him. He mentioned how he wrote about Texas but hated the heat.
[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 H. J. Brees to Alex Bradford, September 15, 1939]
Letter from H. J. Brees to Alex Bradford confirming his letter was received and will let him know if more hands are needed in military activities.
[Letter from Jimmie Lederer to Alex Bradford, November 15, 1939]
Letter from Jimmie Lederer to Alex Bradford on returning a call to Bradford. Couldn't respond at first since an assignment in Denton, TX kept him busy.
[Letter from Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Gervasi, October 15, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Gervasi discussing how he did receive his letter from the 2nd of August. But was in the Canadian Army where he got to see how the Fascist operate as Gervasi wrote about some years ago.
[Letter to J. G. O'Rielly Regarding Firefighting - October 15, 1943]
Letter to J. G. O'Rielly of W. S. Darley & Company discussing the champion type "H" pump and an enclosed list of fire chiefs located throughout the Middle East. The author of this letter recommends that Mr. Rielly send photographs and the highest pressure recorded on this pump to Captain James C. Thompson.
[Letters between Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud, September 15 - September 17, 1943]
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 Safety Congress in Chicago around early October. Or to the Marinette if time permits.
Maintenance of Pumpers and Other Fire Apparatus
Bulletin discussing firefighting pumping equipment and various types of maintenance to ensure that they will not fail, including descriptions of suggested tests to verify that they're operating within their parameters.
[Returned Envelope Addressed to J. F. Arnold]
Returned Envelope Addressed to J. F. Arnold from Alex Bradford. A multitude of stamps are featured throughout the envelope along with several hand-written comments about the opening of this message.
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