Smokejumpers
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Chuck Sheley, 1984 October 1
Item
Identifier: UMToh133-096
Abstract
Chuck Sheley compares his eight years (1959-1966) smokejumping from Cave Junction, Oregon, with his four years (1966-1970) jumping from McGrath and Fairbanks, Alaska. He describes how a small base like Cave Junction promotes a tight sense of camaraderie unlike larger bases. Sheley discusses how differences in terrain and climate impact in different regions of the United States impact regular smokejumper activities such as firefighting, let downs, and packouts. He also compares the U.S....
Dates:
1984 October 1
Oral History Interview with Sherrill King, 1984 October 20
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Identifier: UMToh133-055
Abstract
Sherrill King talks about her smokejumper training experiences at the Redmond, Oregon smokejumper base and her experiences as a rookie jumper which included initiations. She also discusses the politics of being a female smokejumper, her interactions with male smokejumpers, and the different expectations for women.
Dates:
1984 October 20