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[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.
[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: Books of the Times]
Newspaper clipping reviewing George S. Perry's book "Hackberry Cavalier", its main protagonist Edgar Selfridge, and his relationship to the town of Hackberry, Texas. On the backside, the author speculates the next moves of General MacArthur in WWII.
[Clipping: Catholic Campaign]
Newspaper clipping covering the September 11 story of a Roman Catholic priest pleading guilty to drunk driving in Medera, California and the backlash of the roman-catholic community against the publishing newspaper, Scripps-Howard's San Francisco News. On the back of the article are two advertisements for Burberrys of London and Myers Jamaican Rum.
[Clipping: DDT May Control Malaria]
Bulletin article says that DDT has been proven to successfully control mosquitoes in rural areas of the U.S. South as a means to control malaria.
[Clipping: The Invisible Colonel]
Magazine clipping describing the influence of Colonel McCormick and the extent of his control through the use of the Chicago Tribune. The pages include parts of other articles, advertisements, and cartoons. The last page has the lower right portion cut out.
[Clipping: They Called It Reconstruction]
Clipping from the Reader's Digest discussing the period of Reconstruction after the American Civil War and its impact on race relations. The author describes the discrimination against black citizens by state governments that prompted Reconstruction. The author takes the position that Reconstruction was an unnecessary and harmful process that empowered black citizens at the cost of disempowering white citizens. The author develops this idea through a combination of historical facts and anecdotal evidence, interpolating real-life events with racial stereotypes.
[Clipping: Tomorrow]
Newspaper clipping giving a complete overview of American efforts in WWII up until 1944.
[Clipping: What Russia Wants]
Reader's Digest version of an editorial by the former Under Secretary of State, discussing how the United States could establish friendship with Soviet Russia in the post-war era. There are handwritten notes around a quotation at the bottom of the last page.
[Clippings Related to 1944 Democratic National Convention]
Card with printed text "Bawl hell out of Dan Moody and Clint Small" attached to two newspaper clippings related to Texas delegates opposing support for the New Deal and F. D. Roosevelt being elected for a fourth presidential term. Names are underlined in red pencil on the card and in the clippings, and "Write Clint Small" is typewritten at the top of the text in the first clipping. Partial articles on the backs of the clipping describe news about World War II, in Guam and Hungary.
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Brigadier General Lowe - December 1944-January 1945]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford, Brigadier General Frank E. Lowe, and Margaret Daly discussing the creation of a lightweight mechanism used to warn of an impending explosion due to gasoline fumes.
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944]
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, California.
[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 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 M. T. O'Shaughnessy - February 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to M. T. O'Shaughnessy asking for more information on water particles or fog and what portable equipment can be used on it. Reply Letter from M. T. O'Shaughnessy to Alex Bradford referring him to other publications to read and having a investigator get in contact with him on the issues he has.
[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 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 Andy Lacey and Alex Bradford - November 1944]
Letter from Andy Lacey to Alex Beadford on missing out to see Bradford in New York but is pleased in helping finance the Lopeno Structure. Reply Letter from Alex Bradford to Andy Lacey on wishing him luck on the oil well. Bradford wishes he could stop by but won't have time. With traveling from Washington, to Texas, and than California.
[Correspondence Between Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford - March-April 1944]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. D. Salaun discussing a variety of factors affecting both men. In the March 29 letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he has been overseas in Asia and Africa. As such he would no longer need to have his name attached to the A. M. Lockett & Company files. The April 4 letter from Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford states he has just returned from Corpus Christi and to reach out to him when he is back in Houston, Texas.
[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.
[Correspondence Between the Raleys and Alex Bradford - April 1944]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Violet Schram discussing the recently published clipping from the New York Times about James Raley. Mr. Bradford states that he is currently in New York and plans to travel back to Texas soon. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he ran into Mike McNamara and George Strompl from project 19. The second letter Violet Schram responds to Alex Bradford on behalf of Claude, thanking him for the letter directed to Claude and stating that she will forward this letter to the appropriate address. Currently Mr. Claude M. Raley is located on a small island off the coast of Persia within the Persian Gulf.
[Invoice for Purchase of Guages with Corresponcdence on the Back - 1944]
Receipt for several gauges totaling for $5.07 sent to Alex Bradford from the United States Gauge Company in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. On the back of this receipt, is a letter from Alex Bradford to Norman Keller acknowledging that he has finally tracked down the gauges that were lost within the Post Office on November 27th. Gauges that he has received are exactly what he wanted, and thanks Mr. Keller for sending them to him.
[Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford, December 27, 1944]
Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford discussing his many thanks to Bradford for all that he's sent him and asks if he's thought about working fires at an oil ridge. For he knows nothing about fire fighter services where he is.
[Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford, October 31, 1944]
Letter from A. B. Duke to Alex Bradford on updating Bradfrod of his whereabouts and what all has been going on. He informs Bradford of getting a wife and going overseas.
[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]
Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
[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 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 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 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 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 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.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis - March 27, 1944]
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.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. F. Rosenbaum - March 24, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to E. F. Rosenbaum discussing an engineer that was previously mentioned along with the personal information and phone number.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ed. J. Nolan - May 17, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Ed. J. Nolan discussing firefighting equipment being used throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions the fire fighting equipment testing held at Elmira, New York and the initial results that came from these tests.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster - May 19, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster discussing the fire fighting equipment testing that was being held in Elmira, New York. Within the letter, Mr. Bradford provides a brief notice about the test conditions and some of the problems that he raised to the managing team. Most of the content of the letter describes the testing being performed along with Mr. Bradford's opinions on the results of said tests.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Kingdon, December 11, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Kingdon wanting Kingdon to not show any support for Churchill. He also brings up all his family and children have done in the wars that have occurred.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Kingdon, July 29, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Kingdon being happy on mentioning his book "Man in the White House" or it was fantastic work. Bradford mentions his displeasure in O' Daniel and how he wants him impeached.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy, December 26, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy asking to find a way to get him back overseas and working for he misses being over there. Bradford updates him on the other lads.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz - May 2, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz discussing various firefighting equipment developments, techniques, and experience faced by Alex Bradford throughout Europe and the Middle East. Chief Otis Muenster of the Regional Fire Chief of the Office of Civilian Defense (OCD) alongside the IAFC and Board of Fire Underwriters testing grounds at Elmira, New York. This testing ground was home to the testing of newly developed fire pressure fog nozzles and other fire fighting equipment. Bradford briefly touches on the chemical and material composition of the equipment before touching on his experiences fighting fires on ships and on land.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to George Mizell, December 4, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to George Mizell about a error with a parcel and because of the error a money order was sent.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio - October 2, 1944]
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 confirms the existence of an article on “Loaded Streams” at the New York Public Library published in Oil and Gas Journal between 1929-1931 by Dr. Charlie Thomas of Thomas & Hochwalt Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. Discussing the various United States Military branches and how they have been approaching firefighting within their respective branches. Focused primarily on the Navy, Army, and Coast Guard. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that there are new chemical developments used for firefighting, however they are not the ideal concoction for putting out blazes.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustavo E. Bonadio - September 14, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustavo E. Bonadio discussing the benefits attributed to various fire extinguishers and their manufacturers. Additionally Mr. Bradford asks about the "loaded steam" type of extinguishers and the possibility of laboratory testing.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Harry J. Wirth - November 25, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Harry J. Wirth providing an update on Mr. Bradford's life traveling abroad.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Herbert W. Ehrgott, December 26, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Herbert W. Ehrgott on being ready for action after hearing about the war news. Lists ways to reach him so he can get back out there and be of use.
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