Oral History Interview with Wayne R. Webb, 1984 July 22
Item
Identifier: UMToh133-111
Abstract
Wayne Webb speaks about his 30 years working as a smokejumper at McCall, Idaho, from 1946 until 1975. In particular, he emphasizes his job in equipment design, making parachutes and jump suits. Webb also discusses the 40-year age limit and what it was like to resume jumping after it was lifted.
Dates
- 1984 July 22
Digital Repository
Oral History Interview with Wayne R. Webb
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
Materials in English, Spanish, and other languages.
Extent
1 Items
- Smokejumpers
- Taylor, Kim Elise (Interviewer)
- Webb, Wayne R., 1925-1999 (Interviewee)
Source
- University of Montana (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository