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[Correspondence Between the Raleys and Alex Bradford - April 1944]

Description: Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Violet Schram discussing the recently published clipping from the New York Times about James Raley. Mr. Bradford states that he is currently in New York and plans to travel back to Texas soon. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he ran into Mike McNamara and George Strompl from project 19. The second letter Violet Schram responds to Alex Bradford on behalf of Claude, thanking him for the letter directed to Claude and stating that she will forward this le… more
Date: 1944-04-11/1944-04-18
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Schram, Violet
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - November 15, 1943]

Description: 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.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to New York World-Telegram, January 25, 1944]

Description: 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.
Date: January 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Notes on Unknown Chemicals and Their Possibilities]

Description: A list of notes with the name “Bill Parker” at the top of the document. Arthur D. Little is mentioned when discussing unknown chemicals and the possibilities for X chemicals for various purposes including filling fire extinguishers, putting into tanks of crash trucks, and additional Carrier/Navy applications. Towards the end of the document is a section dedicated to the request for information on fireballs. On the Second page of the document is the heading of the Mark Twain Hotel in Elmira, New… more
Date: unknown
Creator: Parker, Bill
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Clipping: The Massawa Miracle]

Description: Magazine clipping recounting the story of how an American tugboat, the "Intent," traveled from Port Arthur to Massawa during WWII to open a bottleneck for the 8th Army and save North Africa for the Allies. Some parts of the article have handwritten notes and underlining. The back of the second page has text from portions of other articles and advertisements.
Date: November 13, 1943
Creator: Dorcy, Biddle & Kiesling, Barrett C.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]

Description: Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date: December 5, 1944
Creator: Rossiter, A. S.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Correspondence Between Andy Lacey and Alex Bradford - November 1944]

Description: Letter from Andy Lacey to Alex Beadford on missing out to see Bradford in New York but is pleased in helping finance the Lopeno Structure. Reply Letter from Alex Bradford to Andy Lacey on wishing him luck on the oil well. Bradford wishes he could stop by but won't have time. With traveling from Washington, to Texas, and than California.
Date: 1944-11-03/1944-11-27
Creator: Lacey, Andy & Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Handout for Fire Prevention and Protection School for East Coast Ports]

Description: Notes from a class discussing information about firefighting at east coast ports, with numbered steps and reminders related to operating pumps, forcible entries, ventilation, care of firefighting tools and equipment, using fire hoses, "overhauling" (completing firefighting activities at sites), using and maintaining ladders, and first aid.
Date: unknown
Creator: United States. Army. Transportation Corps.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Blank Draft Resolution Regarding President Roosevelt]

Description: Draft Resolution of Regarding the approval and endorsement of the accomplishments and achievements under the guidance of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his democratic administration. In addition, it is the opinion of this political body that John Nance Garner be endorsed and approved. Finally, this resolution proclaims that for his long-distinguished career and honorable service as vice-president, John Nance Garner should be elected as the next president of the United States of America. more
Date: 1940
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Receipt for a Cash Payment for Twenty Dollars]

Description: Receipt for the cash payment of twenty dollars and zero cents from Alex “Tex” Bradford to the Kinsel Motor Company. On the back of the receipt shows the total amount of money remaining before the item becomes paid off totaling to $166
Date: July 3, 1937
Creator: Kinsel Motor Company
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran
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