[Marshall Fire Department Fire Engine at the Harrison County Courthouse]

Photograph of a Marshall Fire Department fire engine at the Harrison County Courthouse in Marshall, Texas. There are two men standing near the front of the truck, a firefighter and a man wearing a suit, and a firefighter is at the open door at the side of the engine.
Date: April 9, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[P. W. Porter Receiving an Insignia Pin]

Photograph of P.W. Porter receiving an insignia pin at what appears to be a gala dinner or other event. There are three people standing, Porter, the man pinning the insignia on Porter's uniform, and a woman. There is a patch on Porter's left sleeve with the text, "Dallas All-American." "P.W. Porter April 6, 1972" is written on the back of the photo.
Date: April 6, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marshall Fire Department Fire Engine With Hoses Attached]

Photograph of a Marshall Fire Department fire engine with hoses attached to the side. There are several men wearing firefighter's uniforms on and around the engine, and storefronts are visible in the background. The text "Marsh[..] Fire De[..]" is visible on the side of the fire engine, and a partial sign, "[..] Furniture Co." is visible on a storefront in the background.
Date: April 9, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Class of the Second Annual School For Firemen]

Photograph of the class of the 1931 School for Fireman in College Station, Texas. The men are gathered on the steps of a building and many are wearing suits or uniforms. The text reads, "Second Ann[ual School for] Fi[rema]n, College Station, Texas, April 27-28-29, 1931, Aggieland Studio."
Date: [1931-04-27..1931-04-29]
Creator: Aggieland Studio
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pedexter, April 1912]

Postcard from Gus Brown to George Pendexter regarding Brown's current lack of action in Springfield, Ohio. The photo on the back is of the number 3 fire station in the town with two horses in front; this building has a bell tower on the top right corner.
Date: April 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Engine]

Postcard of a fire engine, with steam rising from several of its valves and exhausts. People are seen observing the engine from behind, in the background and on the gazebo the right. The back of the postcard has a handwritten message from its sender.
Date: April 8, 1909
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, April 29, 1912]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter with a note on the back saying there has not been many fires in Battle Creek, Michigan to deal with. The photograph on the reverse side shows the "Combination Chemical wagon and Steamer - #3 Fire Station Battle Creek - Mich." There are eight firemen in the photo, three standing around the steamer wagon and five around the wagon on the right side.
Date: April 29, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, April 9, 1912]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter with a note thanking Pendexter for his recent card and describing the fire taking place in the photo on the reverse side of this card. The photograph shows a smoking building with a fire truck parked outside and firemen running hoses into the building; the caption says this fire took place March 25, 1912. There are civilians in the picture as well but they are standing behind the scene watching the firemen work.
Date: April 9, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Truck, Greenfield, Mass.]

Postcard of two fire fighters in a combination fire truck. The back of the truck has a ladder and a coiled hose visible. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I was wondering if you have given up our exchange - because of our inability to send local dept. views. I am looking for new ones [...]"
Date: April 17, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter, April 2, 1912]

Postcard from W. B. Johnston to George Pendexter discussing different cards and views from other collectors around the country. The photograph shows the "McLane Swift & Co. Elevator" burning on July 1, 1911 while a large group of firemen are working to put it out. There is a large group of civilians standing in the background watching as the firemen are working with their fire engines to try to put out the fire.
Date: April 2, 1912
Creator: Johnston, W. B.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Fireman's Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 10, April 1963 (open access)

The Texas Fireman's Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 10, April 1963

Monthly magazine containing news related to the firemen of Texas, including addresses from the officials of the organization, photo collages, a ladies' page, and other firemen-related news.
Date: April 1963
Creator: State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Texas Fireman's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 11, April 1966 (open access)

The Texas Fireman's Newsletter, Volume 5, Number 11, April 1966

Monthly magazine containing news related to the firemen of Texas, including addresses from the officials of the organization, photo collages, a ladies' page, and other firemen-related news.
Date: April 1966
Creator: State Firemen's and Fire Marshals' Association of Texas
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Fire Chief's Newsletter, Volume 19, Number 4, April 1955 (open access)

The Fire Chief's Newsletter, Volume 19, Number 4, April 1955

Monthly magazine issued by fire chiefs across the United States and Canada, including excerpts from the Los Angeles Times, letters from fire chiefs, progress reports, and advertisements.
Date: April 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History