Photographs, circa 1910s-1940s
File — Box: 1, Folder: 1
Collection Overview
From the Collection:
The collection includes photocopied photographs of uniformed firemen and clippings from News and Courier about black fire fighters in the Charleston Fire Department. In a 1956 article, the News and Courier reported that black firemen received the same privileges in pay, sick leave, and other benefits
as did white firemen; however, fire stations remained segregated.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1910s-1984
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 linear feet (2 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture Repository
Contact:
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu
125 Bull Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424 United States
843-953-7608
averyresearchcenter@cofc.edu