Newark Fire Department Negatives

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MG Nwk Fire Dept N-(Main)

Staff Only

Abstract

These negatives show fire trucks, firemen, fires and more from the history of Newark Fire Department.

Dates

1867 - 1967

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff. Researchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission.

Biographical / Historical

The first fire association in Newark was founded in 1797. This gradually grew into the fire department that exists today. When Newark was incorporated as a city in 1836 Newark had five fire companies.

Extent

.21 Linear Feet (1 archival box, 12 envelopes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found in drawer labelled "Glass". May related to MG Nwk Fire which has many items from Captain Wittick who is shown in some of these negatives. Some negatives may have been transferred to picture collection which has many photos of Newark Fire Department.