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 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 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 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 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 Joseph J. Davis to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to fire suppression equipment and technology development. This technological development includes fire crash trucks, water pumps, and governmental support.

Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the rest of her mail not being received and the weather in Long Island and California.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing spending several nights on American Airlines, letters, New York City, and ferrying aircraft across the country. Written on American Airlines stationary.

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Los Angeles to New York and preparing to return to Dallas. The postcard features a photo of a Royal Air Force P-51.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Charles L. Sasportas responding to his letter about traveling to Galveston.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Donald J. Meyer discussing how Kempner is worried about Meyer since he has not responded for a while, and at times their letters were returned to them.

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about outfits they will be receiving for exhibition, when she would prefer the exhibition to be held, and stores the organization can help out with.

Memo from Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Nixon, and Mrs. Hess to the Board of Directors about post war programs that the AWVS will be planning for.

Letter from Charles L. Sasportas to D. W. Kempner discussing stopping in Galveston to visit as he travels to California.

This correspondence of letters features two separate conversations. The first letter is from Yvonne Thivierge to Alex Bradford informing Mr. Bradford that Captain John H. Mansell does not reside at the intended address. The second and intended letter is from Alex Bradford to Captain John H. Mansell discussing Mr. Bradford's interaction with Matt Krim and the Chief Engineer in Baltimore. Finally Mr. Bradford states that he will be in New York for a few more weeks before returning to Burbank, California.

Newspaper clipping covering the September 11 story of a Roman Catholic priest pleading guilty to drunk driving in Medera, California and the backlash of the roman-catholic community against the publishing newspaper, Scripps-Howard's San Francisco News. On the back of the article are two advertisements for Burberrys of London and Myers Jamaican Rum.