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The Union Fire Company, Philadelphia's first volunteer fire-fighting organization, was founded in 1736 by Benjamin Franklin and 24 other leading citizens. It was dissolved in 1843. The minutes, 1736-1843 (2 volumes), are primarily concerned with financial matters and the maintenance of equipmen...
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| Collection: | Union Fire Company Records |
| Collection Number: | LCP.in.HSP237 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| 520 | |a The Union Fire Company, Philadelphia's first volunteer fire-fighting organization, was founded in 1736 by Benjamin Franklin and 24 other leading citizens. It was dissolved in 1843. The minutes, 1736-1843 (2 volumes), are primarily concerned with financial matters and the maintenance of equipment. There are also ledgers of members' accounts, 1797-1829 (2 volumes), and miscellaneous papers relating to the Company's land interests. | ||
| 541 | 1 | |a Gift of the Union Fire Company.; 1850 acquired | |
| 650 | 7 | |a Clubs and Associations--Philadelphia--18th century. |2 Local sources | |
| 650 | 7 | |a Clubs and Associations--Philadelphia--19th century. |2 Local sources | |
| 650 | 7 | |a Fire Fighters--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--18th century |2 Local sources | |
| 650 | 7 | |a Fire Fighters--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--19th century |2 Local sources | |
| 852 | |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania |b Union Fire Company Records |c LCP.in.HSP237 | ||