Box 32

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Negatives and prints. Includes images of fire trucks, cars, fire boats, and other equipment used by the Long Beach Fire Department. This series documents the evolution of fire trucks and fire fighting equipment from the early 20th century when fire trucks were horse-drawn through the early 1970s.

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Negatives and prints. Includes images of traffic accidents occurring in the city of Long Beach, including those involving Long Beach Fire Department apparatus. This series not only documents traffic accidents in the city of Long Beach, but also provides a historical overview of the development of automobiles in Southern California, particularly in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.

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see 4881; photo by John J. Lloyd

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photo by J. McLinden

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photo by J. McLinden

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photo by John J. Lloyd

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Negatives and prints. Includes images documenting the training activities of the Long Beach Fire Department, as well as demonstrations of equipment, images of the drill tower and Drill School, and portraits of drill school classes and graduation activities.

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photo by Jack Nicholson

Scope and Contents From the Series: Negatives and prints. Includes images taken during the progress of extinguishing a fire. Prior to July 1, 1960, pictures taken during inspection of a property after a fire will be listed under "Fire Prevention". After July 1, 1960, all fires will be listed under "Fire" regardless of whether the photographs were taken during the fire or after. Includes images of residential and commercial fires. This series includes images of fires caused by activities of the oil industry in Long Beach,...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Negatives and prints. Includes images taken during the progress of extinguishing a fire. Prior to July 1, 1960, pictures taken during inspection of a property after a fire will be listed under "Fire Prevention". After July 1, 1960, all fires will be listed under "Fire" regardless of whether the photographs were taken during the fire or after. Includes images of residential and commercial fires. This series includes images of fires caused by activities of the oil industry in Long Beach,...