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- [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 David F. Glines - September 3, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines discussing the recent activities that Mr. Bradford has been encountering. These activities include visiting various fire equipment plants and laboratories to see recently created advancements since he had been overseas. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has been released from British service and is looking to enlist within the American Armed Forces as a fire-fighter. Finally, he states that he has been offered several civilian positions including a civilian fire chief, however he would like to be able to serve his country.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines - September 8, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glines acknowledging that he has accepted an overseas appointment for fire-fighting purposes. Mr. Bradford asks that he receive Major Fred Shirk’s address and that any letters from V-Mail be returned to him.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis - March 27, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis discussing various topics related to the development of fire fighting technologies and techniques. Topics included within this correspondence include various fire fighting explosives, high pressure water pumps, and air plane fire suppression. Finally Mr. Bradford mentions testing that is to be conducted in Elmira, New York under the supervision of George Booth, chief engineer of underwriters in New York.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to E. F. Rosenbaum - March 24, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to E. F. Rosenbaum discussing an engineer that was previously mentioned along with the personal information and phone number.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to E. M. Wise, August 5, 1939]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to E. M. Wise discussing how two plants will be built soon, added the clipping on the plants. Will let him know if electrical services are needed at the plants.
- [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 Earl F. Theisinger, February 4, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Earl F. Theisinger discussing how sorry he was for missing his bus to Mexico. Bradford wants Earl to give him a call once he's in town.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Ed. J. Nolan - May 17, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Ed. J. Nolan discussing firefighting equipment being used throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions the fire fighting equipment testing held at Elmira, New York and the initial results that came from these tests.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster - May 19, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster discussing the fire fighting equipment testing that was being held in Elmira, New York. Within the letter, Mr. Bradford provides a brief notice about the test conditions and some of the problems that he raised to the managing team. Most of the content of the letter describes the testing being performed along with Mr. Bradford's opinions on the results of said tests.
- [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 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 Dobbs, October 15, 1945]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Dobbs wishing him a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Bradford sends good wishes and says he will write again when he has more time.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, July 19, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen to inform him that he's going East. Not west at all. He gave his address and would be happy to talk with him when possible.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, October 15, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen asking where Frank is and what is he doing. Alex mentions seeing certain people in London, that would make a good story for Frank. He also sent a telegram and sprained his ankle while looking at his surroundings.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank K. Tweedy, October 14, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank K. Tweedy asking how's he been and where he is since he hasn't heard from him. Mentions all the friends and Colonel's he's seen while on his journey, currently heading to New York.
- [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 Kingdon, July 29, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Kingdon being happy on mentioning his book "Man in the White House" or it was fantastic work. Bradford mentions his displeasure in O' Daniel and how he wants him impeached.
- [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 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 Fred Funke Regarding Previous Correspondence]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred Funke discussing the recent receipt of Mr. Funke's letters and to inform that a detailed response will be coming in the next several days.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funke - September 13, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funk discussing possible additives that Mr. Bradford has seen during his time in the service of foreign nations as a fire suppression member. In addition to this discussion on chemical additives, Mr. Bradford asks about the possibility of adopting various fire suppression technologies in the United States of America.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz - May 2, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz discussing various firefighting equipment developments, techniques, and experience faced by Alex Bradford throughout Europe and the Middle East. Chief Otis Muenster of the Regional Fire Chief of the Office of Civilian Defense (OCD) alongside the IAFC and Board of Fire Underwriters testing grounds at Elmira, New York. This testing ground was home to the testing of newly developed fire pressure fog nozzles and other fire fighting equipment. Bradford briefly touches on the chemical and material composition of the equipment before touching on his experiences fighting fires on ships and on land.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to George Fielding Eliot, August 28, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to George Fielding Eliot discussing his return to the states after three years. Was apart of two different armies and was moved around the Middle East a lot. Been very busy.
- [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 Gustave E. Bonadio - October 2, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio discussing various topics related to the firefighting profession and closely related tangents. Mr. Bradford asks for a copy of Dr. Theobold’s book on Hydraulics be sent to his permanent PO box in Burbank, California. He additionally mentions that he was asked to write a book on firefighting techniques for “PITMAN” but ultimately chose not due to his specialization in Class B fires and his unconventional take on extinguishing fires. Mr. Bradford confirms the existence of an article on “Loaded Streams” at the New York Public Library published in Oil and Gas Journal between 1929-1931 by Dr. Charlie Thomas of Thomas & Hochwalt Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. Discussing the various United States Military branches and how they have been approaching firefighting within their respective branches. Focused primarily on the Navy, Army, and Coast Guard. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that there are new chemical developments used for firefighting, however they are not the ideal concoction for putting out blazes.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustavo E. Bonadio - September 14, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustavo E. Bonadio discussing the benefits attributed to various fire extinguishers and their manufacturers. Additionally Mr. Bradford asks about the "loaded steam" type of extinguishers and the possibility of laboratory testing.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - July 27, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker addressing the various meetings on the potential appointment of Alex Bradford to either the British or Canadian forces.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker - September 30, 1940]
- Letter from Lance Corporal Alex Bradford to H. E. Slaymaker informing of Mr. Bradford's stationing at Camp Borden with the 2nd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for training purposes. Mr. Bradford also provides information on his previous housing in Corpus Christi.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to H. H. Howell - March 30, 1939]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to H. H. Howell discussing the salvage of an oil drilling rig near Clarkwood, Nueces County, Texas. Within this letter, Mr. Bradford agrees to assume all liability, claims, demands, and causes that might occur during the salvage operation. Additionally Mr. Bradford claims that all potential proceeds of the salvaged goods shall be split in a 90/10 manner and that the salvage operation shall be completed within ninety (90) days.
- [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 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 Herman Jones, July 18, 1944]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Herman Jones discussing how younger men should join in on the fighting. And how it's important to pick a decent vice president to vote for.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to J. D. Platt, July 23, 1938]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to J. D. Platt asking if certain sizes of engines for a truck are available. Mainly in the South Texas area, for the new General Motors Model 71 series.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly discussing the positives and negatives of European and Middle Eastern crash trucks used to for fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that he is interested in receiving the W. S. Rielly & Company catalog for the purchase of fire fighting equipment.
- [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 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 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 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 James H. R. Cromwell, August 1, 1940]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to James H. R. Cromwell discussing how he wishes there were more people like Cromwell. For Cromwell is doing great work; Bradford would be happy if more young wealthy men were interested in politics. He might be commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis - October 15, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis responding to his previous letter sent on January 23, 1941. Since that previous letter, Alex Bradford has been journeyed throughout the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. He continues this letter by touching on the war in the pacific and the leadership of General MacArthur. Finally, Alex Bradford touches upon his kids joining the fight against Hitler’s war machine in Europe.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis - February 8, 1941]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis discussing the events of his time overseas. Bradford describes the bombing he has seen in London and other large cities and his great respect for the serviceman he has met.
- [Letter from Alex Bradford to John B. Hawley Jr., September 16, 1943]
- Letter from Alex Bradford to John B. Hawley Jr. on him being back in the states from overseas in military duty. He applauds John for being a war-minded man turning out the equipment needed for times like these.
- [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.