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Smokejumper 1984 Reunion collection, 1959-1994 (Bulk 1984)

Overview of the Collection

Title
Smokejumper 1984 Reunion collection
Dates
1959-1994 (Bulk 1984) (inclusive)
Quantity
4.0 linear feet
Collection Number
Mss 557
Summary
The collection contains documentation on the history of smokejumping and questionnaires filled out by the members of the smokejumping community during a 1984 reunion.
Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions

Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana--Missoula.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Smokejumping as a means of fighting fire on the U. S. National Forests began in 1939. In 1984 the smokejumper community, under the inspiration and leadership of John Harper, undertook a reunion celebration. All living individuals who were smokejumpers anytime from 1939 through 1984 were invited to participate.

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Content Description

The collection contains documentation on the history of smokejumping and questionnaires filled out by the members of the smokejumping community. The collection also contains more detailed responses by those interested in participating in the oral history project that took place during the 1984 reunion in Missoula, Montana. Series II contains materials relative to smokejumping contributed to the K. Ross Toole Archives by reunion participants.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes. Copyright not transferred to The University of Montana.

Preferred Citation

[Name of document or photograph number], Smokejumper 1984 Reunion Collection, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is divided into two series:

Series I: Questionaires and other materials relative to the reunion, 3.5 linear feet

Series II: Materials donated by participating smokejumpers, 0.5 linear feet

Custodial History

The majority of the materials in this collection were created during or brought by donors to the Smokejumpers 1984 reunion. Following the reunion these materials were given to the Archives.

Separated Materials

Many photos contributed for copying or for donation were placed into the Archives' general photograph collection at the time of their donation in 1984 rather than into this collection.

Related Materials

The Archives houses the oral histories recorded as part of the 1984 Reunion activities. They can be found in OH

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Smokejumpers--United States
  • Smokejumping--United States--History

Finding aid prepared by Dale Johnson
2008

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