House fire, Boas Drive, 11-Nov-71
Content Description
Doctor George McClary photographed Sonoma County fire departments in action, this collection is comprised of those photographs in 4 large photo albums compiled within the following dates, 1970-1975, 1975-1983, 1983-1990, 1990-1996. The photographs are clearly taken from the vantage point of where the firefighters were stationed to fight the fires, sometimes merely feet away from them. The detailed labels include dates, few addresses, in some instances the firefighters are named, and estimated cost of damages or fatalities. Includes a copy of The Historian, 2011, #3 published by the Sonoma County Historical Society, which includes an article about Doctor McClary and his photography ventures alongside the fire department titled, "A Four Alarm Fire Hero."
Dates
- Creation: 11-Nov-71
Conditions Governing Access
TEST NOTE: Glass slide negatives in collection are fragile and restricted for preservation purposes. Negatives have been digitized and can be consulted.
Extent
From the File: 1 volume
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library Repository
725 Third Street
Santa Rosa CA 95404 United States
(707) 308-3212
history@sonomalibrary.org