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1973 National Association of Fire Chiefs Convention Vera Cruz Mexico LARGE Lot

$ 10.55

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Theme: Firefighting & Rescue
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: All booklets, programs, maps, guidebooks, tickets, etc. are in very condition and were kept in a 3-ring binder. There are some notes written in a few items that were added by the original owners while at this convention.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Modified Item: No
  • Year: 1973

    Description

    1973 - Convention of Fire Chiefs
    100th Anniversary Convention Collection
    (1873-1973)
    Large 19-Piece Historical Collection Lot
    Includes newspaper clippings from the time, reporting on a devastating earthquake
    that occurred
    during or just after the convention.
    Many of the items are in English and some in Spanish, or both languages.
    I was limited to 12 photos here so it's hard to show more of the detail.
    This was a recent estate find in San Diego, California.
    Happy to answer any questions.
    Included:
    1. Two - 22 De Agosto - 1873-1973 Convention Centenario Mexico red folders (these held many of the items).
    These have logos saying: "Cuerpo De Bomberos - H. Veracruz, Ver."
    2. Two - Apuntes De La Fundacion Y Desarrollo De La Ciudad De Veracruz (Ciudad De Tablas) -
    H. AyuntamientoDe Veracruz 1970-1973 - booklets
    3. Two - Programa General - 22 de Agosto - 1873-1973 Convention Centenario - H. Veracruz, Ver.
    (gray cover booklets with Cuerpo De Bomberos logos)
    4. August 11, 1973 Mexico tour guide (160 pages - illustrated) in English
    5. 24 page booklet - XXIV Convencion Nacional de la Asociacion Mexicana de jefes de Bomberos, A.C. -
    Del 17 AL 20 De Octubre 1979 Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico
    6. Two - Gala Concierto Programs - Orquesta Sinfonica De Alapa, A.C. - En El Teatro Francisco J. Clavijero -
    Domingo 19 A Las 9 De La Noche
    7. 4-pages of newspaper clippings of the earthquake and devastation from August 29, 1973 - San Diego
    Union newspaper
    8. Stationary and envelope from Hotel Maria Victoria, Jalapa Veracruz
    9. Stationary and envelope from Hotel Monte Cassino, Mexico 6, D.F.
    10. Four - 12-page programs from the Ballet Folklorico Veracruz - Special performance for the convention
    attendees - Martes 21 De Agosto De 1973. Each copy has an attached piece of black & white artwork on the cover.
    11 - Assorted thick paper tickets (varied textures, colors & dates - 3 duplicates) for events during the convention
    12. 2 small paper artworks - signed - 4 1/4' x 3 1/8" & 3 7/8" x 3".
    13. 2 different 2-sided sheets - Hotel Hacienda Vista Hermosa - Price sheet & info and foldable mailer with the
    history of the Hacienda Vista Hermosa
    14. 2 maps - foldout convention issued map of "Plano De La Ciudad Y Puerto De Veracruz", featuring
    "Touristic Atractives".
    15. Cloth type convention badge with stitched flower attached and removeable name tag at top.
    16. Dubin Hotels - Foldout brochure and map - Mexican Hotels In Mexico Taxco Acapulco Tehuacan -
    Landmark Hotels
    17. Vintage postcard - Stadium - Xalapa, Veracruz - in Vistacolor.
    18. Program modification sheet. (update)
    19. Vintage Mexico City map - Budget Rent a Car
    I ship everything promptly and packed carefully.
    Happy to answer any questions.
    I also offer combined shipping
    Earthquake Rescue, Fire Department, Emergency, Bomberos, Trauma, Landslide,
    Aftershock, Safety, EMT, Fire Safety, Firefighters Convention, 100th Anniversary