The Signevirist
Newsletter Archive - 2022
Explore our collection of quarterly newsletters from the Firemark Circle of Americas
The Signevirist - Fall 2022
This issue of the Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter highlights the Firemans Fund Insurance Companys historical advertising giveaways, including a collection of items from 1895 to 1917, and a rare Firemans Fund auto tag. The newsletter also showcases the research and collection of fellow member David Lewis.
The Signevirist - Summer 2022
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas held its 2022 annual convention in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, featuring a silent auction, tour of the Gettysburg Museum of the Civil War, and live auction with a collection of American fire marks. The event also honored Bob Shea with the Silver Salver for his years of service as editor of the Signevierist.
The Signevirist - Spring 2022
The Fire Mark Circle of the Americas newsletter highlights the 2022 convention in Gettysburg, PA, featuring a chartered bus tour of the battlefield, including Devils Den and Little Round Top, and explores the history of these sites. The newsletter also touches on the collecting of fire marks and related historical content.
The Signevirist - Winter 2022
Historical firefighting techniques were showcased at Independence Hall in 1932, comparing 18th-century methods to early 20th-century approaches. A new fire mark from the McWethy Brothers Insurance Agency in Aurora, Illinois, has been discovered, providing insight into the agencys history and specialization in farm insurance.
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