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Sherry Crenshaw Jackson carrying fan

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February 18, 1984

Sherry Crenshaw Jackson was the first female and black female firefighter on the Massillon Fire Department. Jackson is seen here taking a 50 lb air fan up 50 ft ladder in February 1984.

Photograph collection of the Massillon Museum, gift of Sherry Jackson


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Sherry Crenshaw Jackson carrying fan

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