Mechanic Industry Fire Engine Company, 2nd Division Minutes Book

Collection — Object: 2

Identifier: MSS-092

Staff Only

Abstract

A minutes book that documents the meeting minutes, decisions, and updates of the 2nd division of the Mechanic Industry Fire Engine Company from 1869-1877.

Dates

Created: 1869-1877
Other: Date acquired: 00/12/1983

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. However, due to the highly fragile condition of the book, patrons should handle with extreme caution and care.

Conditions Governing Use

Augusta University Special Collections & Institutional Archives is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research purposes only. Materials within the collection are subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Augusta University Special Collections & Institutional Archives may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

The “Mechanic Industry Fire Engine Company, 2nd Division” likely refers to a volunteer fire company organized by local tradesmen or craftsmen prior to the establishment of Augusta’s professional fire department. Although no current records specifically document its history, it can be assumed the company operated as a volunteer-based fire department before the city implemented paid fire services in 1892 on Ellis Street, at which point such volunteer companies were typically incorporated into numbered municipal engine companies.

Extent

1 items (1 Book)

Language

English

Additional Description

Source of Acquisition

Augusta Richmond County Museum

Method of Acquisition

This material was transferred to Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University, by Augusta Richmond County Museum in December of 1983. Acc# 1983.67