Contact: Special Collections, Doheny Memorial Library, Libraries, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189; specol@usc.edu Doheny Memorial Library, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189 USC Libraries Special Collections University of Southern California specol@usc.edu
Description
7 images. Firemen rookies (training), 30 June 1953. Captain Ollie Howard (Drill Master) John Brewer (rookie) Donald Llewellyn (rookie) Ernest Prange (rookie). Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Brunk. Date: 06-30. Reporter: Parker. Assignment: Firemen rookies. 61: Capt. Ollie Howard, drillmaster on 50-foot Bangor ladder raised in thin air by 6 rookies. He trusts them and it's the first time they've raised it. 62: 7 rookies climb up 85' tower, their backs parallel to tower in approved fashion -- makes for easier climbing. 63: John Brewer lifeline, when firemen trapped, gently gun to trapped man, & he kicks clear and swings out. Can also pick a man off a windowsill, or walk down side of building like a human fly".
Type
image
Format
7 photographs : negatives, b&w 10 x 13 cm. negatives (photographic) photographs
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