Fire hat worn by Fire Chiefs in Pomeroy from 1955 to 1993 (with note), circa 1955
Scope and Contents
Note reads: "Inter-departmental memo: Date 5/24/93. To: Wilma [Archivist]. From: Jean. Subject: Fire hat. Amy Baumgartel '93, resident of Pomeroy, friend of Alison Baukney, and co-Fire Chief of Pomeroy delivered this hat. It was first used in 1955 and bears the names of Pomeroy Fire Chiefs from then until now. The hat is being replaced this year by the family of Kelly McCutcheon '93- the family owns the business which makes the hats." Tag reads: "Fire hat see [Alumnae Magazine] 4/1942 with K. Sprunt '42 College Fire Chief in photo in hat."
Dates
- Creation: circa 1955
Creator
- From the Collection: Wellesley College (Organization)
- From the Collection: Durant, H. F. (Henry Fowle), 1822-1881 (Person)
- From the Collection: Durant, Pauline Adeline Fowle, 1832-1917 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research, but contains some material which has been restricted as per the Wellesley College Archives Access Policy: https://www.wellesley.edu/lts/policies/archivesaccess. To make an appointment to view unrestricted materials, please contact the Archives staff by email at archives@wellesley.edu or by phone at (781) 283-3745.
Extent
From the Collection: 54.6 Linear Feet (24 boxes, 45 oversize boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
From the Collection: Chinese
From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
From the Collection: German
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Received in 1993 from Alison Baukney and Kelly McCutcheon.
Physical Description
Paint is chipping off.
Dimensions
15 x 11 x 7.5 (Length x Width x Height in inches)
Repository Details
Part of the Wellesley College Archives Repository