Schmidt Family Papers

Name/Title

Schmidt Family Papers

Entry/Object ID

4.18.50

Description

George Schmidt State Fire Department Certificate 1946. Material: paper. Size: 8 1/2" x 11". Description: brown paper; brown print: "Organized 1873, Minnesota State Fire Department Association, This is to certify that Geo. Schmidt of the City of Janesville State of Minnesota, was on the 12th day of June, 1946 duly elected an Honorary Life Member of the Minnesota State Fire Department Association"; signed by the organization Secretary and President.

Context

All artifacts were found in the home of John Schmidt of Janesville, MN. John is a great uncle to the donor. Emil Felske was a family friend. John's father was George Schmidt. George was part of the Janesville Fire Department and owned a clothing store with Werdin. George also sold insurance.

Made/Created

Date made

1946

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Schmidt Family Papers

Create Date

February 22, 2019

Update Date

September 19, 2024