1957 Fire Prevention Week

1957 Fire Prevention Week

Civic Life

The Commission Government sent a letter to “the housekeepers of Memphis”, to promote Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 1957. The letter encouraged Memphians to get with neighbors and friends and to check homes and neighborhoods for fire hazards. Residents were asked to clean up any bad conditions, including high grass and weeds and trash in attics, basements, and garages. The letter reminded homeowners that low fire insurance rates were dependent on good citizens to “Keep Memphis the Nation’s Cleanest City”. The letter let residents know that the Fire Department would have speakers available to speak before any group for Fire Prevention Week. The Fire Prevention Parade was held on October 5, 1957 at 11:00 A.M. on Main Street.

Commission Government, Department of Public Works

Mississippi Valley Collection

The University of Memphis Libraries

October 1, 1957

McCormack, Mary

Knott, J. R.

Nelms, T. C.

Henderson, Elaine

Grashot, Miriam

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Hist4851, Spring 2015