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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: Britain's GOM]
Newspaper clipping detailing the early career of David Lloyd George and his rise to the seat of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The article compares Lloyd George's career to Winston Churchill's.
[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.
[Clipping: Diesel Engine & Friends]
Newspaper clipping that details the creation of a new diesel engine advancement from the engineer Charles F. Kettering and General Motors Corporation. A section is outlined in red pencil.
[Clipping: First Committee and the No More Foreign Wars Committee]
Newspaper clipping describing three members of the First committee. These members include General Robert E. Wood, General Hugh Johnson, and Verne Marshall. Special emphasis has been placed on the oil financier William Rhodes Davis. A section of the newspaper clipping has been underlined in red colored pencil. The underlined passage describes a plan to purchase £2,000,000 of British and American oil and sell it to Germany and Italy. On the back of this clipping is speculation that Nazi Germany was planning another expansion for March of that year.
[Clipping: Radio-Baiter]
Newspaper clipping about radio critic William Moyes' career.
[Clipping: Seven Steps to Personal Success]
Magazine clipping giving advice on how to have a great personality by helping readers focus their energy on great decisions and good habits. The back of the first sheet (p. 29) has movie reviews, and there are several advertisements around the article.
[Clipping: Suitcase Diplomat]
Newspaper clipping discusses the career of Blatta Ephrem Tewelde Medhen, an Ethiopian diplomat to the United States.
[Clipping: This Is On Me]
Newspaper clipping describing the authors personal disgust with horse racing being anything more than a gambling racket. Mr. Treat's presents his argument by touching on several concerns including, the cruel treatment of animals, the disconnection between horse and owner, the type of crowd attending horse races, and the ethics of selective breeding. On the back of the clipping are showtimes for movies and theater shows.
[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 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 Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]
Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.
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 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 to Frank Dobbs, January 6, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs thanking him for the postcard. Wants to write more to make him laugh but will wait til he sees Frank in person.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy, January 18, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Tweedy asking for Frank to keep an eye out for work for him. Tells him of what the others are doing and seeing other Colonels as well.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox - January 12 ,1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox discussing twenty (20) separate individuals with brief biographical descriptions.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney, January 4, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney asking for the address of someone while also telling him how other engineers felt seeing Ranney's article.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney - January 24, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Dr. Leo Ranney discussing new developments that have happened since they last wrote. Alex Bradford mentions that at one point he was stationed near Lake Chad and Fort Lamy in July 1941. Mr. Bradford also touches upon his life choices of serving throughout the world in two foreign armies and as a civilian serviceman.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to New York World-Telegram, January 25, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Editor at New York World-Telegram discussing his displeasure in Mr. Simms siding with Hitler and writing for him. Alex has urged higher ups to cut ties with Russia. He fought in two wars overseas even one against Hitler. Writers are helping the enemy ins what Alex wants the Editor to understand.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Robert S. Moulton - January 3, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Robert S. Moulton discussing Mr. Bradford's three (3) years overseas on fire fighting duties and on the tools, methods, and techniques used to extinguish fires.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 6, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero discussing Mr. Clithero's previous article and the interest in the possibility of discovering additional articles. Additionally, Mr. Bradford readily shares his history working abroad as an explosive engineer and as a fire-fighting officer.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 17, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero discussing the pieces of equipment and methods that are being used to extinguish fires. Discussion includes various fog equipment, pressure capacity for four (4) nozzles, fire extinguishing foam, and swing lines for said foam. The original correspondence featured multiple photographs of a quadrapod and of multiple fire hose nozzles.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to the Oren Fire Apparatus Company - January 3, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to the Oren Fire Apparatus Company discussing Mr. Bradford's interest in the Oren Fire Engine that was built specifically for the Defense Plant Corporation.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson, January 31, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to W. J. Davidson asking about if a four of six size diesel can power a fire truck. For Bradford has decided to purchase a new fire truck and wants to know all information on the cylinder diesels. While also asking on the cost and if there high-speed type diesels.
[Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Captain Alex Bradford - January 6, 1944]
Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Captain Alex Bradford apologizing for being unavailable due to a previous engagement. However, Mr. Hallock suggests that the two men make an appointment at the Commodore for January 7, 1944 at 1 p.m.
[Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Tex. Bradford - November 9, 1943]
Letter from Charles S. Hallock to Tex Bradford regretfully informing Bradford that he cannot meet at the suggested time and inviting Bradford to join him for lunch the next day.
[Letter from Curtis Hopson to Alex Bradford - January 17, 1944]
Letter from Curtis Hopson to Alex Bradford discussing different serviceman he has worked with. A photo of a young, dark haired white man is attached.
[Letter from D. M. Hastings to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1945]
Letter from D. M. Hastings to Alex Bradford on thanking him for sending a letter on his reaction to their program. They'll refer his letter to news executives for careful consideration.
[Letter from D. M. Leopold to Alex Bradford - January 10, 1939]
Letter from D. M. Leopold to Alex Bradford discussing the approval of recovering the oil rig drilling equipment from the Lawrence Lease blowout. Along with the approval of recovering the drilling equipment, Mr. Leopold has approved of a payment plan of $2,000.00 for each recovered piece of equipment or 50% of its evaluation.
[Letter from Daniel B. Tierney to Alex Bradford - January 7, 1944]
Letter from Daniel Tierney to Alex Bradford in welcoming him as a active member to the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
[Letter from Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. to Alex Bradford - January 8, 1945]
Letter from Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc. to Alex Bradford discussing the dimensions of two separate cases that might fit Mr. Bradford's needs and the troubles of providing exactly what Mr. Bradford would be looking for. Additionally, the Davis Emergency Equipment representative will be in Washington on January 10, 1945.
[Letter from E. M. Wise to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1939]
Letter from E. Muise to Alex Bradford on thanking him for the bouquet and letter. Will locate and send a useful article to Bradford.
[Letter from Eileen Cornwall to Alex Bradford, January 12, 1944]
Letter from Eileen Cornwall to Alex Bradford with his membership card, the other materials will be sent, and he's on there mailing list to receive monthly material.
[Letter from F. G. Vaughen to Alex Bradford, January 6, 1939]
Letter from F. G. Vaughen to Alex Bradford that a copy of his letter on a pipe locator was sent to Mr. E. M. Wise in there Houston, Texas Office. Bradford should expect a letter from him in a day or two.
[Letter from H. W. Ebogot to Alex Bradford, January 9, 1945]
Letter from H. W. Ebogot to Alex Bradford discussing all he's done for the war and more. Wished he was in combat instead of the engineering branch; will turn over the letter to Colonel Kelley to get Bradford over there.
[Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1944]
Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for the payment in the form of a personal check of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) made out to Spray Engineering Company.
[Letter from J. E. Webb to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1939]
Letter from J. E. Webb to Alex Bradford discussing a recent conversation about salvaging a drilling rig equipment that was lost in the Saxet field of Nueces County, Texas. In addition to approving of the salvage operation, Baltic Drilling Company approves of the the distribution of the recovered value.
[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - January 23, 1941]
Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford discussing a recently published article by the Houston Chronicle. Along with the mentioning of this article, Mr. Lewis provides a recent update to his current life including the training that he participated in Driffield near Yorkshire County.
[Letter from Jenness Brown to Alex Bradford - January 20, 1944]
Letter from Jenness W. Brown to Alex Bradford discussing his recent uneventful trip and the welcoming hospitality that is available at anytime to Mr. Bradford.
[Letter from John Roy Fox to Alex Bradford - January 22, 1945]
Letter from Roy L. Fox to Alex Bradford discussing personal topics, including Geo Brandt going to the Middle East, Dr. Nice starting a surgery practice, and Roy's upcoming trip to Washington.
[Letter from L. R. Macgregor to Mr. Alex Bradford, January 5, 1940]
Letter from Australian Government Trade Commissioner L. R. Macgregor to Mr. Alex Bradford informing the later that his consideration for entry into the Royal Australian Air Force has been rejected due to Mr. Bradford not having residency in Australia.
[Letter from Malcolm Muir to Alex Bradford, January 19, 1945]
Letter from Malcolm Muir to Alex Bradford discussing Bradford's way of expressing how he feels on the opinion of Mr. Moley. Both Mr. Moley and Mr. Lindley are severe critics of certain topics they are opinionated about.
[Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford - January 12, 1945]
Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford discussing recent advancements and possibility in implementing foam applications for the purpose of fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Clithero mentions that he is no longer writing magazine articles, however he has compiled articles and papers written by others in a copy of Petroleum Administration for War Office.
[Letter from Sidney B. Whipple to Alex Bradford, January 27, 1944]
Letter from Sidney B. Whipple to Alex Bradford thanking him for sending a letter on Mr. Simms' articles.
[Letter from Tad of Cameron Iron Works Inc. to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944]
Letter from Tad of Cameron Iron Works Inc. to Alex Bradford discussing his regret that he was unable to get a hold of Mr. Bradford at his hotel. However, this was not for lack of trying, as Tad attempted to reach him at least six separate times. Additionally, Tad mentions that he and a Mr. Pig Stewart of WKM had a fantastic meal and should attempt to get together at a later date.
[Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake - January 13, 1941]
Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake describing the German bombardment of London during World War II and the effects the bombardment had on the morale of the British people. Additionally Mr. Bradford advises to keep an eye on Mr. William Rhodes Davis due to his possible Nazi ties.
[Letter from the Mogfords to Alex Bradford - January 18, 1944]
Letter from the Mogfords to Alex Bradford discussing how they saw an article in the newspaper that mentioned Bradford and attached it to the letter. They enjoyed Bradford's previous letter and there Western Union business is going well.
[Letter from W. H. Connor to Alex Bradford - January 6, 1944]
Letter from W. H. Connor to Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's letter and his interest in atomization with various types of spray nozzles. Additionally, Mr. Connor recommends meeting with Dr. Houghton of M.I.T. in New York City to discuss the topic of atomization in regards to fire suppression equipment.
[Letter from W. K. Dyer to Alex Bradford - January 13, 1944]
Letter from W. K. Dyer to Alex Bradford discussing the two year development, the various contracts resulting in modifications, and the availability of the fire fighting trucks and apparatuses.
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