This series consists of a register of fires investigated. Included are extracts of letters, most addressed to Thomas J. Ahearn, State Fire Marshal, recommending that a case be closed or stay open pending further investigation. The volume includes an alphabetic name index to person or business that experienced a fire or to the attorney or agent investigating it.
Creator
New York (State). Fire Marshal
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This series consists of an index to a register of fires of suspicious origins. Included for each fire listed is report number, date report filed, address, and locality, county, owner of building, occupant, and general remarks.
Creator
New York (State). Fire Marshal
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Register of investigations for fires of suspicious origin
Series Number
A4252
Summary
This series consists of a register of investigations of fires of suspicious origin. Information includes the report number, date filed, street address, locality, county, owner or occupant, investigator, recommendations (whether pending or insufficient evidence), and remarks.
Creator
New York (State). Fire Marshal
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Correspondence and summary tables identifying persons convicted or suspected of arson
Series Number
B0821
Summary
The Fire Marshal was required to report to the legislature statistics on the crime of arson. County district attorneys reported on the number of arson arrests; the number of convictions attained; lists of names of defendants and (if sentenced) the terms of imprisonment; the number of cases pending; and any remarks on difficulty in prosecuting or apprehending arson culprits. Summary tables, arranged alphabetically by last name, tabulate the responses.
Creator
New York (State). Fire Marshal
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This series consists of reports from local inspectors concerning the cause of fires where the fire marshal had reason to order an investigation. Most often, an investigation would result when a neighbor, witness, or insurance company filed a complaint with the fire marshal about suspicious circumstances around the fire, alleging either intentional origins or hazardous safety conditions.
Creator
New York (State). Fire Marshal
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.