[Letters between Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud, September 15 - September 17, 1943] (open access)

[Letters between Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud, September 15 - September 17, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to A. A. Michaud on September 15th discussing his history as a firefighter overseas. An how Alex came across DuGas extinguishers in Afrika. He is wondering if they have a certain model and would like a chart of all types of approved hand extinguishers. A. A. Michaud's reply to Alex Bradford on September 17th was him being interested in his letter and accepting his request by giving him a chart along with the letter. He also invited Mr. Bradford to stop by the National Safety Congress in Chicago around early October. Or to the Marinette if time permits.
Date: 1943-09-15/1943-09-17
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Michaud, A. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles E. Dawson, November 15, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Gervasi, October 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Gervasi, October 15, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Gervasi discussing how he did receive his letter from the 2nd of August. But was in the Canadian Army where he got to see how the Fascist operate as Gervasi wrote about some years ago.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank Hanighen, October 15, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: October 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to George Fielding Eliot, August 28, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: August 28, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. W. Johnson to Alex Bradford - November 4, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: November 4, 1943
Creator: Johnson, O. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford - November 13, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Wirth, Harry J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster - October 31, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: October 31, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster - December 14, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: December 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred W. Funke to Alex Bradford - October 22, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Fred W. Funke to Alex Bradford - October 22, 1943]

Letter from Fred W. Funke to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including a new herbicide Fred is using, the information he gathered during his most recent trip to Washington, and asking about the kind of pump Alex would like.
Date: October 22, 1943
Creator: Funke, Fred W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Colonel J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Colonel J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943]

The first letter from Alex Bradford to Colonel O'Rielly discussing the post-war expansion of companies through the support of pro-American sympathizers. The second letter is from Alex Bradford to the sales manager of W. S. Darley & Co. requesting specifications and prices for all portable fire pumps.
Date: 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lieutenant Ed J. Nolan - November 26, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: November 26, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. S. Briggs to F. W. Funke - September 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. S. Briggs to F. W. Funke - September 21, 1943]

Letter from R. S. Briggs to Fred W. Funke discussing Alex Bradford's background as a firefighter and his arrival in San Francisco in the next several weeks.
Date: September 21, 1943
Creator: Briggs, R. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford - September 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford - September 12, 1943]

Letter from H. Walter to Alex Bradford discussing the suitcase of clothing, personal effects, and money order that is being sent to Mr. Bradford in Washington D.C. Mr. Walter briefly mentions Mr. Bradford's experiences abroad. Finally, Mr. Walter mentions that his family is fighting abroad against the Nazi regime.
Date: September 12, 1943
Creator: Walter, Henry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ken Sclater - November 16, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - October 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - October 19, 1943]

Letter from Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for his recent letters where he describes his adventures throughout Europe. Additionally Mr. Groebl looks forward to meeting Mr. Bradford at his earliest convince.
Date: October 19, 1943
Creator: Groebl, Ted O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford, October 2, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford, October 2, 1943]

Telegram from George Fielding Eliot to Alex Bradford discussing how he was late receiving the letter but hopes Bradford will come and network. If not George will be in the Ambassador Hotel mid-November.
Date: October 2, 1943
Creator: Eliot, George Fielding
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ray Starner - September 20, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: September 20, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Taes to Alex Bradford - December 20, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: December 20, 1943
Creator: Taes, C. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Smith and Tod Taes to Alex Bradford - February 23, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Smith and Tod Taes to Alex Bradford - February 23, 1943]

Letter from Jim and Tod to Alex Bradford about building up a truck in their spare time. Jim and Tod also provide their mailing addresses.
Date: February 23, 1943
Creator: Taes, C. W. & Smith, Jim D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim D. Smith to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: December 19, 1943
Creator: Smith, Jim D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford - November 30, 1943] (open access)

[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.
Date: November 30, 1943
Creator: Moses, William Joseph
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret Hopkins to Alex Bradford - October 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Hopkins to Alex Bradford - October 24, 1943]

Letter from Margaret Hopkins to Alex Bradford chastising him for not writing her for so long. Margaret also shares her enjoyment of her new work and her new apartment. Page 5 is omitted.
Date: October 24, 1943
Creator: Hopkins, Margaret
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History