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Lufkin, Francis B.

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview with Francis B. Lufkin #1, 1984 June 7

 Item
Identifier: UMToh133-061
Abstract

Francis Lufkin discusses his 40-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, which includes being one of the first smokejumpers as well as an equipment developer, trainer, and base manager of the North Cascades Smokejumper Base. He describes the many changes in the program during his tenure in terms of training and equipment. Lufkin also reminisces about the camaraderie among the smokejumpers with whom he served.

Dates: 1984 June 7

Oral History Interview with Francis B. Lufkin #2, 1984 June 7

 Item
Identifier: UMToh133-062
Abstract

Francis Lufkin discusses his 40-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, which includes being one of the first smokejumpers as well as an equipment developer, trainer, and base manager of the North Cascades Smokejumper Base. He describes the many changes in the program during his tenure in terms of training and equipment. Lufkin also reminisces about the camaraderie among the smokejumpers with whom he served.

Dates: 1984 June 7

Oral History Interview with Francis B. Lufkin #3, 1984 June 7

 Item
Identifier: UMToh133-063
Abstract

Francis Lufkin discusses his 40-year career with the U.S. Forest Service, which includes being one of the first smokejumpers as well as an equipment developer, trainer, and base manager of the North Cascades Smokejumper Base. He describes the many changes in the program during his tenure in terms of training and equipment. Lufkin also reminisces about the camaraderie among the smokejumpers with whom he served.

Dates: 1984 June 7