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[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle]
Magazine clipping recounting the story of how an American tugboat, the "Intent," traveled from Port Arthur to Massawa during WWII to open a bottleneck for the 8th Army and save North Africa for the Allies. Some parts of the article have handwritten notes and underlining. The back of the second page has text from portions of other articles and advertisements.
[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 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 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.
[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 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 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 J. Walter Wayland - November 25, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland providing thirteen (13) names and addresses of men that Mr. Wayland might want to speak with. Mr. Bradford briefly touches upon each of these men before speaking about his enlistment with the Canadian army and the sentiment of preventing excessive British influence in small countries.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ken Sclater - November 16, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Ken Sclater discussing Mr. Bradford's interactions with various oil professionals throughout Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Additionally Mr. Bradford addresses Mr. Sclater's fire suppression equipment suggestions.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to L. S. Boyd, November 27, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to L. S. Boyd asking for Larry's address and to give his regards to Major Charlie as well as General Robert.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence L. Boyd - November 7, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Larry L. Boyd answering Larry's question about his overseas work that he's been doing. Wasn't much to tell, all that matters is winning the war, everything else comes second.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner - November 4, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant and Mrs. Ray Starner describing the the current state of affairs that the author was experiencing, including: the London blitz, the moral of the troops on the ground, and the collective company of men opposing the Nazi regime.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant Ed J. Nolan - November 26, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant Ed. J. Nolan discussing the recent life events that have occurred around Mr. Bradford's life, and the excitement surrounding the Mack and Bean high-pressure fire trucks.
[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 Wayne W. Parrish, November 28, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Wayne W. Parrish discussing the Pacific. How it needs to be more well protected by the states than a foreign country. Bradford wants to help continue strengthening the Pacific and it's islands. So that it remains safe.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler - November 8, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler comparing select risks between navy men and merchant seamen during World War II.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William Denzil Grogan - November 23, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Wm. Denzil Grogan discussing his recent experiences after leaving Aldershot to join the No. 1 Canadian Tunneling Company and later the British army in 1941. After the attack on Peral Harbor, Mr. Bradford touches upon his request to transfer to reserve status, allowing for him to join U.S. forces. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he is back in the United States and provides his mailing address.
[Letter from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford - November 30, 1943]
Letter from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford discussing various local news stories, and the international war efforts. Mr. Moses wonders where Alex Bradford had wandered off to after he had last heard from him. Mr. Moses touches upon some of the local news within his area by mentioning mutual friends before informing Mr. Bradford that his Ottawa residence has been destroyed in a fire resulting in the death of a Colonel. Finally, Mr. Moses mentions that he is elated that Mr. Bradford has joined the USAAF working in the oil fields that come under attack.
[Letter from Chicago Concrete Breaking Co. to Alex Bradford - November 8, 1939]
Letter from the Chicago Concrete Breaking Company to Alex Bradford discussing the efficacy of hydraulic cartridges within the field demolition. The results of the Chicago Concrete Breaking Co. was that hydraulic cartridges were simply too slow and ineffective when compared to pneumatic pavement breakers in locations where explosives were not plausible.
[Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford - November 2, 1938]
Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford discussing the lack of an appointment for the position of a distributor for the South Texas area. At the time of writing this correspondence, Mr. Lamont hopes that a distributor should be appointed within thirty days.
[Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford - November 13, 1943]
Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including a visit from John Adams, his job aspirations, and a talk with Alex's family.
[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 O. W. Johnson to Alex Bradford - November 4, 1943]
Letter from O. W. Johnson to Alex Bradford discussing that the letter for Mr. Max B. Anfenger has been received, however due to Mr. Angenger being out of the office for three (3) weeks he will reply upon his return. Mr. Johnson also mentions that if Mr. Bradford is in the area of Chicago, he might be able to meet Mr. Anfenger at the API Convention.
[Letter from W. D. Grogan to Alex Bradford, November 30, 1944]
Letter from W. D. Grogan to Alex Bradford informing him that his son died in action. If he has any stories about his son, Grogan would love to hear them.
[Letter to Alex Bradford Discussing Oil Fields, November 30, 1940]
Letter from John G. to Alex Bradford discussing how a group almost destroyed oil wells in Romania and how John likes Canadians, for they've woken up his district.
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