Fireman's Magazine, VA State Fireman's Association, 1949 - 1950
Content Description
The collection contains the combined research papers of Charles L. Sampson and William F. Hellmuth. Sampson compiled and rewrote much of Hellmuth's research, producing short histories on the individual engine companies of the Alexandria Fire Department. Sampson also typescripted many articles from the Alexandria Gazette as well as primary documents like the Auditor's Annual Statement (1893) and correspondence. In addition to the research papers, the collection also contains correspondence from the Columbia Engine Co. #4 and the Alexandria Fire Department, meeting minutes, certificates, articles, and a few pictures. Sampson's research primarily covers the history of the Alexandria Fire Department from its beginning in 1774 with the organization of the Friendship Company to the 1960's. It also bound volumes of minutes, accounts, and other records from various fire companies and scrapbooks of news clippings about the department. The collection also includes Sampson's photographs covering not only fire related subjects but also Alexandria in general.
Dates
- Record Keeping: 1949 - 1950
Extent
From the Collection: 6.94 Cubic Feet (11 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Sampson, Charles L. (Charles Levi), 1915-2001 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Local History and Special Collections Branch, Alexandria Library Repository