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[Clipping: Hispanidad v. Pan America]
Newspaper clipping describing the recent Hispanidad or pro-Fascist doctrine in South America. Key political actors are mentioned including, the Argentinian Foreign Minister, the Argentinian Dictator, and a Spanish press attaché. On the back page of the article, is a brief passage about the creation of the amber bomb indicator light created by the General Electric company.
[Clipping: People Who Read and Write]
Newspaper clipping of an article about how Reader's Digest versions of books are affecting sales of the full versions, as well as book reviews for several titles such as The Far Shore by Max Miller, Robinson Crusoe by Blake Clark, and Faces in a Dusty Picture by Gerard Kersh.
[Clipping: Remember the Votes of the Men Who Vote Against You]
Newspaper clipping of assorted articles by various authors covering information on seven (7) elected congressmen and their personal politics. A chart is provided on the second page that details these congressmen’s voting patterns regarding American interests. In addition to covering these seven (7) congressmen who voted against American interests and covers five (5) congressmen that have supported American interests.
[Clipping: Saxet Field Oil Test Running Wild]
Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of a mangled oil derrick spewing crude oil into the air. On the back of the newspaper clipping are various local news stories and an advertisement for a local Walgreen.
[Clipping: Spanish Republicans in Dire Need - UNRRA Says Its Hands Are Tied]
Newspaper clipping describing the plight of the Spanish soldiers after the fall of the Spanish republic to the Nazi party in 1939. The article briefly touches upon the horrors that fell upon these captured Spanish soldiers and the possibility of escaping. Finally, the author of this clipping touches upon the Spanish resistance and the need for allied assistance.
[Clipping: The Journalistic Credo of Marshall Field]
Newspaper clipping of a book review written by Charles McD. Puckette covering Marshall Field’s book, Freedom Is More Than A Word.
[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 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.
[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943]
Correspondence between W.R. Bradford and Alex Bradford over three years. The first letter from W.R. Bradford to a Quebec newspaper, asking for Alex Bradford's address. The second letter features Alex Bradford’s response to W.R. Bradford’s letter. This describes Alex’s regrets in not responding sooner as he has been aboard working throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as a fire-fighting officer or as an explosives engineer. Additionally, Alex mention’s that the firm of Bradford & Wiggins are on permanent hiatus due to all efforts to win the War. Alex also provides his current contact information.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne, April 11, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to A. J. Montagne asking for prices of the trailers they sell and may make a stop in Beaumont to see the trailers himself.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James D. Platt, April 11, 1938]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James D. Platt discussing diesels. Bradford needs data on the newer diesels, if they can work with a heavy duty truck or buses, and if they can be purchased within the area.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox - April 5, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox discussing Mr. Bradford's recent encounters with mutual friends that knew of Mr. Fox.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Joseph Davis - April 10, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis discussing a wide variety of topics related to the advancement of fire fighting techniques and technology. These areas of interest includes: chemicals, chemical experiments, bean pumps, guns/nozzles, Elmira tests, Mack trucks, forest fire pumps, and fog nozzles.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson, April 17, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson on an editorial he's sending from the Calter-Times.
[Letter from C. H. Merrell to Alex Bradford, April 23, 1940]
Letter from C. H. Merrell to Alex Bradford on expecting to be in Houston to find out the correct people to contact at Hudson Engineering Company. Merrell tells Bradford that'll see him next week.
[Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford, April 29, 1940]
Letter from F. L. Convers to Alex Bradford thanking him for the complements he always gives them and the information on some of the old-timers.
[Letter from George Fielding Elliot to Alex Bradford - April 6, 1940]
Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford discussing the idea of disrupting German and Russian oil supplies. While supported by Mr. Eliot, it is understood that London is currently preoccupied with the crackdown on the exporting of Swedish iron ore.
[Letter from James A. Farley to Alex Bradford, April 28, 1944]
Letter from James A. Farley to Alex Bradford thanking him for the reference to Eddy Gilmore and encloses a copy of his address so Bradford can have it.
[Letter from James D. Platt to Alex Bradford, April 19, 1938]
Letter from James D. Platt to Alex Bradford on responding to his previous letter on the 11th of April. Platt informs Bradford that a distributor isn't in the area where Bradford lives, but in the future there will be. Platt attaches a booklet of the Model 71 series for Bradford to look through.
[Letter from John R. Webb to Alex Bradford, April 26, 1938]
Letter from John R. Webb to Alex Bradford marketing the Typhoon Super Charger to Bradford for his car. Webb says that this is a light version and not a heavy duty version.
[Letter from Joseph J. Davis to Alex Bradford - April 6, 1944]
Letter from Joseph J. Davis to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to fire suppression equipment and technology development. This technological development includes fire crash trucks, water pumps, and governmental support.
[Letter from Lawrence E. Gruza to Alex Bradford, April 6, 1944]
Letter from Lawrence E. Gruza to Alex Bradford on finally receiving his February letter two weeks ago and can finally reply to it. Tells Bradford of his headquarters move from Africa to Sicily, the weather is nice there.
[Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford, April 24, 1940]
Letter from Lester P. Barlow to Alex Bradford on Lester wanting Bradford to meet Senator Sheppard and get a tour of the plant. On the second page explosives are being discussed.
[Letter from Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis - April 23, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis discussing recent news that has impacted him since he last saw Mr. Lewis. These events include meeting with several Cincinnati natives, pictures that Alex Bradford has taken throughout his service, and the closing of the Ahrens-Fox fire engine plant. He additionally comments that he has been working on cleaning data for an upcoming meeting and demonstration of fire-equipment at Elmira, New York by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Underwriter Engineers. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he has his lightweight fire equipment with him and has managed to go through hundreds of tons of gelatin or jelly.
[Letter from Margaret Hopkins to Alex Bradford - April 20, 1943]
Letter from Margaret Hopkins to Alex Bradford apologizing that she has not written to the captain for a little while. Mrs. Hopkins continues her letter by mentioning several key points that have been occurring within her day-to-day life. These points include the local weather in Manchester, a list of the places that she has been to under the guise of her work, and Commander Fordham’s management. On the second page of this correspondence provides writers with information on using the Airgraph postal services.
[Letter from Richard O. Jacobson to Captain Alex Bradford - April 3, 1944]
Letter from Richard O. Jacobson to Captain Alex Bradford discussing a telephone conversation held on the same day. Additionally a blank application was sent along with this letter to be filled out and sent back.
[Letter from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford, April 25, 1940]
Letter from Wendell Zimmerman to Alex Bradford informing him that he has quit his job at Hercules and describing new explosives being developed by the U.S. Army.
The Outpost, Letter Number 60, April 1945
Newsletter discussing issues for Americans living in Great Britain, including articles about life in Britain and other related topics. An article title is underlined in red pencil on the first page, for a discussion of the American perspectives about Britain and actual experiences.
[Receipt for Two Pressure Gauges]
Receipt for two (2) four-hundred-pound pressure gauges purchased by Alex Bradford from the United States Gauge Company for a total of $2.20. The receipt has been combined with an advertisement for the selected pressure gauge with red colored pencil circling specifications on select portions of a pressure gauge coming out to a total of $1.10.
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