Certificate for serving as Exempt Fireman awarded to C. F. Jarratt, 1905

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Certificate for serving as Exempt Fireman awarded to C. F. Jarratt, 1905

Entry/Object ID

1989.6.1

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 89.6.1 Subject Category: Fire Department Date or Period: 1905 Object: Certificate Description: Elaborately designed certificate with heading "Alameda Fire Department," printed by Schmidt Label & Litho Co., S.F. Size: L-23 3/4 x W-20 inches. History of Object: Certificate awarded to C. F. Jarratt for serving as an Exempt Fireman (volunteer), Alameda Fire Department. He joined December 8, 1897. Certificate issued Feb 28, 1905. In 1905 the volunteer companies disbanded and were replaced by paid personnel. Acquired from: Mrs. H. E. Jarratt Date: 7-15-1989