Oral History Interview with David "Dave" Flaccus, 1984 July 10
Item
Identifier: UMToh133-036
Abstract
David Flaccus describes his experiences as a smokejumper during World War Two from 1943 through 1945 through the Civilian Public Service program (CPS). He discusses training at Seeley Lake, Montana, fire jumps in Idaho, the financial problems experienced by the conscientious objectors, and the moral obligation they felt to succeed as smokejumpers.
Dates
- 1984 July 10
Digital Repository
Oral History Interview with David "Dave" Flaccus
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Extent
1 Items
- Farwell, Roxanne (Interviewer)
- Flaccus, David P., 1917-1993 (Interviewee)
- Smokejumpers
Source
- University of Montana (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository