Smokejumpers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Earl Cooley #1, 1984 May 30
Item
Identifier: UMToh133-020
Abstract
One of the first men selected in 1940 to train as a smokejumper, Earl Cooley describes the early years of the program, including the selection of men, the training, and the equipment. He also recalls being on the first fire jump for the smokejumper program, and fighting fires.
Dates:
1984 May 30
Oral History Interview with Earl Cooley #2, 1984 June 19
Item
Identifier: UMToh133-021
Abstract
One of the first men selected in 1940 to train as a smokejumper, Earl Cooley describes the early years of the program, including the selection of men, the training, and the equipment. He also recalls being on the first fire jump for the smokejumper program, and fighting fires.
Dates:
1984 June 19