Fire Prevention Week

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20039644

Description

Betty Weir stands in front of a fire engine to which is attached a large hose that is also attached to a fire hydrant. Mimi Thomas is at the fire hydrant and holds a tool to release water from the hydrant to the fire engine. There are two fire hoses extending from the fire engine. Both women are wearing Fort Worth fire department helmets. This photograph was published in the October 6, 1940 edition of the Star-Telegram.

Archival Date

1940-09-16

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-919

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Fire engines; Fire helmets; Fire prevention