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- [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 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 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 K. D. McKellar, August 29, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to K. D. McKellar thanks him for the support on the Caribbean and Pacific bases. He also wants the TVA to stay free to operate since they do such an amazing job.
- [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 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 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 E. Gruza, February 15, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Lawrence E. Gruza on congratulating him on his promotion and receiving his letter from December. He also asks if Lawrence can pass a message on to Frank Dobbs.
- [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 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 Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton briefly talking about the different kinds of people he met in his three years of oversea military service. Was asked about the brief case he was carrying, so Bradford gave Lewis's information to the person.
- [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 Margaret Hopkins - September 14, 1943]
- Two letters from Alex Bradford to Margaret Hopkins. The first letter informs Ms. Hopkins that he was back in the United States, namely Washington D.C. Mr. Bradford quickly mentions his family before, stating that he has enclosed a letter from RSM Harry Marshall to Wiggy Bennett. The second letter, asks Ms. Hopkins to inquire Pitman Publishing Company about the purchasing of the book, "Chemistry in Relation to fire Risk and fire Extinction" by A. M. Cameron
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Maurice Simon - October 11, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Maurice Simon with the purpose to remind the latter to register prior to the presidential election in order to vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Max Anfenger - October 25, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Max Anfenger recommending the hiring of Robert Steve McKendrick for the position of fire protection engineer on an Alaskan project. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that they must have just missed each other as they were in the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia at the same time.
- [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 Mr. H. E. Slaymaker - July 13, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to H.E. Slaymaker providing an update about his current status and informing that the next letter will come in a week or two.
- [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 Olin Culberson, April 17, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Olin Culberson on an editorial he's sending from the Calter-Times.
- [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 Owen Lattimore, February 18, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore requesting books by Lattimore dealing with Sinkiang, Kansu, or Western China.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore, March 27, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Owen Lattimore discussing the time he served to Lattimore and his injury. Bradford wants to be back in the armed forces and also thanks him for the list of books to read.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Paul G. Benedum - October 1, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Paul G. Benedum discussing that letter's to R. D. Blackstone also known as "Blackie" should be addressed to the address within the letter. The page of the letter features writing that suggests that the letter be addressed to "Blackie".
- [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 R. Otis Muenster - March 15, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster discussing firefighting equipment and the recent development of various fire truck nozzles. The first portion of the letter provides information about recent fires. The second portion of the letter covers high-pressure water trucks and their viability as firetrucks. The final portion of the letter covers a big test later that month at Elmira, New York.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster - October 31, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster discussing his experiences abroad since 1940. Chief among these experiences were his impressions of the British firefighting techniques and equipment.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Ransom Reynolds, May 16, 1945]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ransom Reynolds asking Reynolds to send certain people his celluloid cards or tables. Has been traveling quite a bit while being in the army.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner - August 11, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner briefly informing that he can be reached at a Washington D.C. address for the next two (2) weeks and in Burbank, California after that.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner - September 20, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner discussing his recent working experiences under the care of foreign military branches and his personal opinions on the state of the pacific war theater. Mr. Bradford provides vocal opinions on excessive amount of politics that are taking place after being attacked by the Japanese military.
- [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 Ted and Al Groebl - March 26, 1941]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl acknowledging the receipt of a letter sent on February 13, 1941. Mr. Bradford briefly mentions that he is with the Royal Canadian Engineers working along side many fellow Americans throughout Europe.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl - October 14, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted & Al Groebl discussing his recent travels throughout Europe as a fire fighter in the Canadian Army. In these comments about his travels, Mr. Bradford mentions his interactions with several men of various backgrounds, and his experiences with using his fire fighting equipment abroad and in the United States.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to the C.O. of Engineer Fire Suppression School - October 14, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to the Commanding Officer of the Engineering Fire Suppression School asking for the address or APO number for Glenn G. Griswold. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has met with several service members that have said wonderful things about the school.
- [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 Tracy T. Word - May 10, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Tracy T. Word telling him he would love to come visit if not sent overseas again. When he was overseas he mostly worked on oilfields and saw a lot of oil buddies along the way.
- [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 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 Wendell Zimmerman, October 14, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Wendell Zimmerman stating that he's back in the states from overseas and found a few of Zimmerman's letters. Decided to send him a response.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler - May 12, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Westbrook Pegler discussing Mr. Pegler's article "Fair Enough" which covers pro-war sentiments.
- [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 - August 22, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent activities throughout South America and the Middle East. Special emphasis is placed on providing information on Bahrein and the oil companies working through out the area.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - February 4, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent updates to his locations and his activities. Mr. Bradford has included a clipping pertaining to a General McNaughton. Finally, Mr. Bradford touches upon his recent support of pro-Russian sentiments.
- [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.