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[Contact Card for J. D. Platt]

Description: Contact card for Mr. James D. Platt, a Western sales manager for General Motors Diesels in Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Platt’s educational information is mentioned at the bottom of the contact card. This section of the contact card is circled with red colored pencil.
Date: unknown
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[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio - October 2, 1944]

Description: 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 co… more
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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[Letter from D. Lamont to Alex Bradford - August 4, 1938]

Description: Letter from D. Lamont from General Motors Sale Corporation Diesel Engine Division to Alex Bradford discussing the potential purchase of several diesel engines. Three (3) diesel engines are mentioned with tentative prices and applications. Mr. Lamont mentions that when a distributor for the South Texas area has been established, the sale of these three (3) engines will be made available.
Date: August 4, 1938
Creator: Lamont, D.
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[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - December 18, 1943]

Description: 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.
Date: December 18, 1943
Creator: Lewis, James O.
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[Letter from Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis - April 23, 1944]

Description: 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 Under… more
Date: April 23, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
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[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - December 16, 1943]

Description: 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.
Date: December 16, 1943
Creator: Moses, William Joseph
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