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Lifesaving in Water Techniques

Photograph of George S. Collsher (left foreground), of Quincy, Illinois, shows how a fishing pole can be used as an extended reach in dock rescue. George Steiner (extreme right), American Red Cross instructor, supervisees this demonstration for the eleven Illinois State policemen who are attending the American Red Cross Aquatic School at Indian Mound Reservation, Oconomowoc, WI, to improve their skills in water safety, life saving and body recovery rescue work. They are (L-R): Kenneth G. Cobb, Peoria (behind Gollaher), Milton J. Munch, Lovington (standing back row), Arthur B. Edlund, Rockton, Stanley F. Weideman, Ingleside, Virgil Munz, Fairbury, John S. Stuper, Springfield (kneeling) in charge of the group, L.O. Cartwright, Springfield, Elza Brantley, Murphysboro, Marvin P. Seastedt, Galesburg, and Ben J. Behler, Carmi, who acts as the victim.
Date: unknown
Creator: Palmer
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Postcard with a Photo of the Hook and Ladder Company in Waukesha, Wisconsin]

Postcard from a man named Edward to George Pendexter with a note saying: "These are the first pictures I have been able to get since leaving home. Hope they suit you." The photograph on the reverse side shows the hook and ladder company of the Waukesha Fire Department in Waukesha, Wisconsin; this company is made up of eight firemen. The horse-drawn wagon in this photo is carrying a load of ladders in the back, along with fire helmets and various hooks.
Date: September 2, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0385.0551]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Delafield, Wis. -- Clair Mayes, 220 - pound guard from Oklahoma, above, is making a strong bid for a starting berth with the College All-Stars in training camp here."
Date: August 14, 1951
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0235.0348]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Philadelphia pitcher Gene Conley, left, gets together with his family for a picture on the porch of their home in Elm Grove, Wis., Thursday."
Date: April 29, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History