Sub-Series II: Personnel and History
- Scope and content:
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This sub-series of photographs covers photos relevant to the history of the Alexandria Fire Department. They were arranged this way, due to their focus on the people of the department.
- Arrangement:
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The arrangement of this collection is based on two categories: Subject and fire company. The first half of the sub-series of mostly group photographs and is arranged by fire company, keeping the Hook and Ladder No. 1, Engine and Truck No. 1, Potomac, Columbia No. 4, and Relief No. 5 together. The rest of the sub-series is arranged by subject, including funerals for specific firemen, Christmas celebrations, and portraits of members of the AFD.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Alexandria LibraryLocal History/Special Collections717 Queen StreetAlexandria, VA 22314
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Patricia Walker, Branch ManagerEmail: pwalker@alexlibraryva.orgPhone: (703) 746-1719Email: lhsc@alexandria.lib.va.usPhone: (703) 838-4577Fax: (703) 706-3912