Emergency Services Photographs from the Goff-Nelson Memorial Library Photograph Collection

Tupper Lake Goff-Nelson Memorial Library

Group of firemen in uniform posing with fire truck out front of firehall at 21 High St.
Group of firemen in uniform posing with fire truck out front of firehall at 21 High St. - Image Source

Collection Facts

Extent:
90
Dates of Original:
Apropximately 1921 - 2010

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Historical Context

The area around Tupper Lake was first settled in 1844, and since very soon thereafter it has served as a major lumber producer in New York State.

Scope of Collection

The photographs in this series document the various emergency services in Tupper Lake from approximately 1921 to 2010 including police officers, firefighters, American Red Cross members, and photocopies of the “Tupper Lake Rescue Squad.” The series includes formal photos and members in action.

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By Subject:
Daily Life
People
Creator Attribution:
unknown
H.M. Beach
Reme LaVellee
Red Cross Club
Donovan's Studio

Additional Information

Scope and Content Source:

Most photographs are undated and contain little to none identifying information. Therefore, names, dates, and locations, if not exactly known, are estimated.

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NYH Topic Areas:
Daily Life

Collection Type:
Photographs