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[Clipping: A Happy Man]
Newspaper clipping memorializes Oscar Ameringer and discusses his political career. The back of the clipping contains an ad for Sears, Roebuck and Co.
[Clipping: Ethiopia's Plea for Liberation]
Newspaper clipping discusses British occupation of Ethiopia three years after the end of WWII. Originally the British agreed to restore the Ethiopian monarch in exchange for an occupation of two years which was ultimately extended.
[Clipping: For Greater Order]
Newspaper clipping regarding the efficiency of the Colorado Legislature which planned its legislative program in advance. A short commentary is typed above the clipping.
[Clipping: Franco's Friendship]
Newspaper clipping criticizing General Franco's expression of friendship with the Allied Powers and aid to the German and Italian war efforts as "the most brazen attempt at double-dealing in the whole history of international politics."
[Clipping: How to Get Along with People You Love]
Clipping of an article "Condensed from The Kiwanis Magazine" providing anecdotes and suggestions from minister Ziegler about how to respect others and get along. The final page is the start of another article, which has been marked out with red pencil.
[Clipping: Letters From the People]
Newspaper clipping states that the end of the war can't be dated, prosperity has returned to farms, the United States is a united nation, and stamping out fascism is not simple. The article "Washington Calling" addresses doubts about the ability of Americans to come together for a common goal. Initially, Americans thought that, when faced with war, the country would stand divided, but during WWII the country united and became a powerhouse of production. The article "Letters From the People" sympathizes with the people of Spain because it acknowledges that the Spanish had to choose between communism and fascism. The caller is of the opinion that the Spanish should not be criticized for choosing fascism when both of their only options were oppressive regimes.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[Correspondence Between John J. Miller and Alex Bradford - November-December 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John J. Miller complimenting his publication, the Progress Guide, for publishing George R. Bringmann’s article Jonesy on Wage Protection. Miller then replies thanking Bradford for his commentary and asking after his travels.
[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 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 E. N. Jay Johnson - November 4, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to E. N. Jay Johnson discussing his experiences of the London blitz by the Germans during World War II. Mr. Bradford mentions that moral is high amidst the craters made by extensive bombing. Mr. Bradford also shares his thoughts on two (2) movies depicting this high moral, “England Can Take it” and “The Foreign Correspondent”. Finally, he touches on the Royal Air Force’s pushback against the German war machine.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. P. Lancashire - November 12, 1940]
Letter from Sgt. Alex Bradford to Mr. E. P. Lancashire discussing the best type of fog nozzle for large oil fires. Additionally Mr. Bradford recommends looking into a Mr. J. A. Eversden who has developed a new chemical for extinguishing incendiary bombs.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Protection Engineering Department of the Standard Oil Co. of California - November 1, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to the Fire Protection Engineering Department of the Standard Oil Company of California discussing Mr. Bradford's foreign experiences as a Fire Officer.
[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. Parker Thompson - November 6, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Parker Thompson discussing the recommendation of reaching out to the United Fruit Company for the purpose of providing decorticating machines and various additional mechanical products for the processing of abaca in South America.
[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 J. Walter Wayland - November 25, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to J. Walter Wayland providing addresses for thirteen men located throughout the world. Included in the list of names is Harry Wirth who Mr. Bradford and Mr. Wayland had previously spoken about. Finally, each of the thirteen men have a brief entry written on what they have been doing in years. The final paragraph details Mr. Bradford’s experience abroad as part of the Canadian Army in 1940 and the anti-American sentiments.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James G. Mitchell - November 6, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James G. Mitchell discussing the impact that United Fruit Company is going to have upon Mr. Michell's decordicating machines and his processing of abaca.
[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 Lou L. Corcoran and Norman Keller - November 4, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Lou L. Corcoran & Norman Keller of U.S. Gauge Company discussing the purchase of two (2) of the previously mentioned gauges for testing purposes.
[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 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 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 Democratic National Campaign Committee to Russell Alexander - November 2, 1932]
Letter from Democratic National Campaign Committee to Russell Alexander thanking him for all his recent work with the Democratic National Party on the “New Deal”. In the top left corner on the back of the page is an orange and white sticker.
[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 from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - November 20, 1940]
Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing recent news and events that have happened since Mr. Bradford has left for overseas action. News and events touched upon include: the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Tony Beacon being a thorn in Mr. Moses' side, the promotion of Mr. Moses to Gunnery Sergeant, and the news surrounding several officers at the Regal Office in Ottawa, Canada.
[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.
The Twinklings of Star Salesmen
Pamphlet containing a series of reprinted articles and other text related to business and being a successful salesman. There are two handwritten, circled "x"s in red pencil around the title of the first article.
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