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[Acceptable Specifications for the Hood Fire Protection - December 6, 1943]
Information detailing the war department's acceptable specifications for the Fire Protection Hood. Specifications include fabrics, thread, design, and materials.
[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: New Germ-Killing Soap Developed]
Newspaper clipping describing a new postwar soap that is better at killing germs through the use of the G-11 chemical.
[Clipping: Oceania - What to Do About It?]
Newspaper clipping describing the emergence of the continent of Oceania during World War 2 and contextualizing British influence in Oceania's establishment. The second page features a poem called "Morning on Sinai" by Katherine Kennedy.
[Clipping: U. S. to Aid Ethiopia]
Newspaper clipping covering a brief article touching upon a technical mission to help Ethiopian farms produce additional agricultural commodities. The attached letter is from R. O. Marsh to Alex Bradford discussing the agricultural mission to assist Ethiopian farming efforts. Mr. Marsh provides additional information about the mission including the total number of people and the estimated dates of traveling to the African continent. Finally, there is a brief discussion about the delay surrounding the Alaskan oil deal and a geological survey.
[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 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.
[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. C. Mills to Alex Bradford - December 28, 1939]
Letter from A.C. Mills to Alex Bradford discussing the phone call that her mother received, Ms. Mills plans to leave Washington for St. Louis, and regrets to inform Mr. Bradford that she just missed him.
[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 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 David F. Glines - December 3, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glynes apologizing for the delay in responding to your letter of October 18th. He mentions that he is far behind on sleep and that he has recently received a letter from Glenn Griswold along with his new V-mail address. Mr. Bradford finishes his letter by mentioning the amount of praise that he has heard about Mr. Glynes’ fire-fighting school.
[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 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 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 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.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder, December 10, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder wants a update on Jack and how he's doing. Informs Jack that his youngest son became a pilot. In the reply Jack would like to ask some questions of Bradford but in person. He's not working for the state but for the American Legion.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Kent Knox, December 17, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Kent Knox on seeing a lot of friends he worked with that Knox might recall. Wishing him a Merry Christmas and happy New Years.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Milton Bayliss, December 9, 1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Milton Bayliss received his letter from November 2nd, will visit George Fielding Eliot, and will send a lengthy letter to Bradford in a week or so.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, December 19, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd on seeing a lot of people they know while traveling and updating them on his family. Currently in New York working but will then go to Washington for work as well, wishing them a Merry Christmas and New Year.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster - December 14, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster discussing Mr. Bradford's current efforts working in New York as a consultant for the New York Fire Department (NYFD). Additional content featured within this correspondence includes comparisons between American firefighting equipment and the rest of the worlds equipment.
[Letter from Alex Bradford to W. D. Grogan - December 11, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to W. D. Grogan expressing his grief of surrounding the death of his former colleague, Denzil. The letter is focused around Mr. Bradford's time with Denzil and the activities after leaving Aldershot at the Badajos Barracks.
[Letter from C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943]
Letter from C. W. Taes "Tod" to Alex Bradford sharing updates on the firefighter crew in Africa and asking for details on Alex's personal life.
[Letter from D. S. Brisbin to Alex Bradford, December 14, 1944]
Letter from [name] to [name] on thanking him for his interest in there products but what Bradford is asking for is no longer in production. It was only for the war and will not be made into a post war item.
[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - December 7, 1943]
Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford discussing Glenn [No last name] recent work in Naples, Italy with the Military Government. Mr. Glines comments that Glenn has contracted malaria but has left the care of the hospital.
[Letter from Ed Harkness to Alex Bradford - December 11, 1943]
Letter from Ed Harkness to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including his family, his employment prospects, and news from John Winslow.
[Letter from Frank A. Epps to Alex Bradford - December 30, 1943]
Letter from Frank A. Epps to Alex Bradford discussing the lack of testing surrounding fire suppression nozzles and the atomization of water particles. Additionally Mr. Epps recommends that Mr. Bradford schedule a meeting to discuss this topic in more detail.
[Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford, December 21,1944]
Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford discussing how it's nice to hear from Alex again. And giving the addresses to old comrades if Alex wants to send them a card. Wishes him a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - December 18, 1943]
Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford acknowledging recent of Mr. Bradford’s letter of December 5th as there was some concern that he had lost contact with him. Mr. Lewis mentions that he is no longer with Tulsa as there was differences in maintenance requirements. As such he has moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Finally, he asks Bradford when he plans to write a book based on his experiences and career.
[Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1943]
Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford discussing recent life events that have been happening in New York. Mr. Smith touches upon his home life with Mrs. Smith, the construction of a truck, and the safekeeping of Mr. Bradford’s firefighting equipment. The last page of this entry features the original envelope sent by Air Mail.
[Letter from Lawrence Gruza to Alex Bradford, December 12, 1943]
Letter from Lawrence Gruza to Alex Bradford on being delighted to hear from him and glad he took care of that favor he asked for. If Bradford ever needs assistance in anything, he shouldn't hesitate to reach him.
[Letter from M. L. Mogford to Alex Bradford, December 29, 1943]
Letter from Lawrence E. Gruza to Alex Bradford talking about how overjoyed his whole family was to receive Bradford's letter. And tells Bradford how work and his family have been doing.
[Letter from Margaret Hopkins to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1942]
Letter from Margaret Hopkins to Alex Bradford discussing her new headquarters in the country, where she is getting more exercise, getting Christmas leave, and the weather.
[Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford, December 18, 1945]
Letter from Mary Lou Stainback to Alex Bradford thanking him for the letter of December 11th on behalf of her boss.
[Letter from Matt Kaivre to Alex Bradford, December 2, 1944]
Letter from Matt Kaivre to Alex Bradford discussing a list of issues that Bradford had mentioned in his previous letter. And thanks him for the encouragement to vote even though it was hard to vote in New York State if you were apart of the Armed Forces or Marines.
[Letter from the Automobile Trade Journal to Alex Bradford - December 12, 1934]
Letter from the Automobile Trade Journal to Alex Bradford discussing possible companies to contact in regards to the power-take-off for Chevrolet trucks and the possibility that the installed Ford coil and condenser was improperly installed.
[Letter from the Warner & Swasey Co. to Alex Bradford - December 21, 1943]
Letter from the Warner & Swasey Company's Advertising Department to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for his kind words on their most recent advertisement, "Are the Japs better men than we are?". The attached letter has been attached on the second page of the document.
[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, December 11, 1940]
Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford informing Bradford that he did receive his letter and is glad to know he made it safely to England. Regretfully, England decided to not have firefighters come overseas. They'll train their own men; busy recruiting and training firemen to do fire duties with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - December 16, 1943]
Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing recent activities and current events. Topics included within this letter include the current weather, Mr. Moses' state of health, and the tuberculous (T.B.) concerns. Mr. Moses also questions why Alex Bradford has stayed in one place for so long. Finally, there is a brief mention of a possible strike brewing in Cleveland, Ohio.
[Returned Envelope Addressed to the Wigginses]
Returned envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. A. B. (Red) Wiggins from Alex "Tex" Bradford. A red circle has been drawn around a Hanford, Washington stamp with a red arrow pointing towards it. Several other stamps have been placed around the envelope that refer to the letter being unclaimed. The lower right portion has been cut off.
[Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford, December 10, 1939]
Telegram from W. T. Dinneen to Alex Bradford discussing how he can't talk matters with Bradford, on his way back to San Francisco. An telling Bradford to protect himself if dealing with Triumph Explosives Inc.
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