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[Correspondence Between Tex Bradford and Elbert Jackson]

Description: Letter from Tex Bradford to Elbert Jackson (publisher of "The Spotlight" Authentic Oil Report) explaining that he has been abroad for military service in the American Army and the British Army in different countries, and also people that he met who work with oil. It includes a reply from Elbert describing various events that have prevented him from replying and answering questions about various mutual acquaintances.
Date: {1943-08-29,1944-04-15}
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Jackson, C. Elbert
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Larry Boyd to Alex Bradford, September 19, 1943]

Description: Letter from Larry L. Boyd to Alex Bradford apologizing for the jittery handwriting, he's writing on top of a motor that's on. He talks a bit about his services and how married life has been for him.
Date: September 19, 1943
Creator: Boyd, Larry
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Larry L. Boyd, November 7,1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Larry L. Boyd answering Larry's question about his overseas work that he's been doing. Wasn't much to tell, all that matters is winning the war, everything else comes second.
Date: November 17, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton, October 4, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Lewis Lifton briefly talking about the different kinds of people he met in his three years of oversea military service. Was asked about the brief case he was carrying, so Bradford gave Lewis's information to the person.
Date: October 4, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Frank K. Tweedy, October 14, 1943]

Description: 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.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to John B. Hawley Jr., September 16, 1943]

Description: 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.
Date: September 16, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd, December 19, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd on seeing a lot of people they know while traveling and updating them on his family. Currently in New York working but will then go to Washington for work as well, wishing them a Merry Christmas and New Year.
Date: December 19, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jack Ashenfelder, December 10, 1943]

Description: 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.
Date: December 10, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from M. L. Mogford to Alex Bradford, December 29, 1943]

Description: Letter from Lawrence E. Gruza to Alex Bradford talking about how overjoyed his whole family was to receive Bradford's letter. And tells Bradford how work and his family have been doing.
Date: December 29, 1943
Creator: Mogford, M. L.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Larry J. to Alex Bradford, December 12, 1943]

Description: Letter from Larry J. to Alex Bradford on being delighted to hear from him and glad he took care of that favor he asked for. If Bradford ever needs assistance in anything, he shouldn't hesitate to reach him.
Date: December 12, 1943
Creator: J., Larry
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Wendall Zimmerman to Alex Bradford, October 31, 1943]

Description: Letter from Wendall Zimmerman to Alex Bradford informing him that his wife is living in Morgantown now and if Bradford wants to reach him during the day is best to call Morgantown. Zimmerman would like to hear more about Bradford's travels.
Date: October 31, 1943
Creator: Zimmerman, Wendall
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Manager of Sales to Alex Bradford, October 27, 1943]

Description: Letter from Manager of Sales to Alex Bradford on rejecting his request for the data. The company is bound by an Annual Secrecy Agreement and can't give out any information without consent.
Date: October 27, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to David F. Glynes - December 3, 1943]

Description: 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.
Date: December 3, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock - March 24, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock thanking him for the loaning of an unknown book written by George Sessions Perry. Now a civilian with the USAAF, it is Mr. Bradford’s intentions contact Mr. Perry to discuss his chapter on oil. Mr. Bradford also mentions that he has met many fellow Texans since he last saw Mr. Hancock.
Date: March 24, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock - October 14, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Curtis Hancock acknowledging the receipt of a letter sent on May 25 that he finally received. Mr. Bradford also mentions that H.H. Granger of Granger Engineering Works in Cairo, Egypt would love to read the book on Texas written by George Sessions Perry. Mr. Granger, a Dallas native, would love to have Mr. Hancock visit him at his home in Dallas for a meal. Finally, Mr. Bradford has moved to Washington, but his permanent address is in Burbank, California.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Curtis Hancock to Alex Bradford - May 25, 1943]

Description: Letter from Curtis Hancock to Alex Bradford discussing his appreciation that Mr. Bradford is enjoying his recently published book as a fellow Texan. Mr. Hancock states that he is currently farther in than when they last met and hopes to meet in the near future. Finally, Mr. Hancock provides an address for Mr. Bradford to send the book when he has finished. This section has been underlined and circled in red pencil.
Date: May 25, 1943
Creator: Hancock, Curtis
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Alex Bradford to C.H.W. Ruprecht - December 14, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to C.H.W. Ruprecht discussing an underwood agent by the name H.E. Whatson in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr. Whatson’s address is also included. Additionally, Mr. Bradford has included a previously discussed article that he had read about in both Stars & Stripes newspaper and an Egyptian newspaper.
Date: October 14, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Roger B. Tyler - October 29, 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to Roger B. Tyler discussing his recent return to the United States from Africa and his regret that he was unable to write to Mr. Tyler. Mr. Bradford mentions that he plans to travel to California by means of Texas and will stop to give Mr. Tyler’s parents a warm welcome. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he borrowed a copy of OIL WEEKLY and visited the magazine’s office in Houston, Texas.
Date: October 29, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Bill Moses to Alex Bradford - November 30, 1943]

Description: 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 U… more
Date: November 30, 1943
Creator: Moses, Bill
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Jack J. D. Smith to Alex Bradford - December 19, 1943]

Description: Letter from Jack J. 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, Jack J. D.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran
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