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

Collection is open for research.

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