Alert Fire Engine Company No. 1 (Adrian, Mich.) Organizational records, 1840-1866, and undated

Summary

Creator:

Alert Fire Engine Company No. 1 (Adrian, Mich.)

Abstract:

The records consists of the company's historical files, library records, and bookplates.

Extent:

.25 cubic feet (in 1 box)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by B. Moore, Z. Finley, Marian Matyn

Background

Scope and Content:

The records are organized into Alert Fire Engine Company records (financial records, meeting minutes, lists of members) and the Adrian Fireman’s Library Association records (constitution, by-laws, donor lists, financial records, and book plates), on which are printed the rules and fines of the Library.

Biographical / Historical:

Organizational History:

The Alert Fire Engine Company No. 1 was the fire department for Adrian, Michigan, Lenawee County. The members paid dues to belong to it and fines for the infringement of the rules. The Company participated in community events, such as parades and festivals, raised funds to maintain and improve equipment in the 1840s the Company formed the Adrian Fireman’s Library Association. The Library’s objective was “the social, moral, and intellectual improvement of its members” and “the general diffusion of knowledge.” Non-members could use the Library for a fee or book donation. Eventually the Library’s collection included over 380 books. (This information is from the collection.)

Acquisition Information:

No Acc#

Arrangement:

Arrangement is alphabetical and chronological.

Subjects

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Subjects:

Fire departments--Michigan--Adrian.

Names:

The Alert Fire Engine Company No. 1 (Adrian, Mich.)

Places:

Adrian (Mich.)--History.
Adrian (Mich.)--Social life and customs.