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Wild Well Control

Description: Patent for a device to help get oil or gas wells back under control from a distance if they have developed excessive gas pressure which may cause fluid to blow out of the well or fires.
Date: July 11, 1933
Creator: Whitwam, Wallace W.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[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

[Clipping: Seven Steps to Personal Success]

Description: Magazine clipping giving advice on how to have a great personality by helping readers focus their energy on great decisions and good habits. The back of the first sheet (p. 29) has movie reviews, and there are several advertisements around the article.
Date: January 11, 1941
Creator: Pitkin, Walter B.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford, December 11, 1940]

Description: Letter from W. J. Scott to Alex Bradford informing Bradford that he did receive his letter and is glad to know he made it safely to England. Regretfully, England decided to not have firefighters come overseas. They'll train their own men; busy recruiting and training firemen to do fire duties with the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Date: December 11, 1940
Creator: Scott, W. J.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Correspondence between Frederic S. Hall and Alex Bradford - December 1944]

Description: Correspondence between Fredric S. Hall and Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's outrage at the American Locker Company's alleged unethical business practices and targeting of military men. In response to this outrage, Mr. Hall has apologized, offered a reimbursement, and would like to hear more about the incident in question that has bothered Mr. Bradford so.
Date: 1944-12-11/1944-12-16
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Louise Zoerner - September 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to John Day Publishers asking for additional copies of the book, American Empire in Asia by Albert Viton. It is Mr. Bradford’s hope that these additional copies provide interested readers with the ability to read this well reviewed book. Letter from Louise Zoerner to Alex Bradford acknowledging his interest in acquiring Mr.Viton’s recently published book. After receipt of three dollars and 6 cents ($3.06) Ms. Zoerner will send a copy to Mr. Bradford. Letter from Alex … more
Date: 1943-09-11/1943-09-27
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Zoerner, Louise
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

Oral History Interview with Beverly Peterson Sullivan, December 11, 2018

Description: Transcript of an interview with Beverly Peterson Sullivan who lived in Kerrville since she was 4 years old and is a member of the prominent Peterson family. The family was responsible for building the Sid Peterson Hospital and Peterson Foundation. She and her husband John Sullivan (deceased) have 3 children. The interview traces her memories of the Peterson family and her upbringing in Kerrville. Copies of photos are included at the end of the transcript.
Date: December 11, 2018
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Flory, Bonnie Pipes & Sullivan, Beverly Peterson
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission
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