Oral history, 1992.

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Oral history, 1992.

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Typewritten and bound transcript of an interview conducted by Michael Van Wagenen for the Western Aviation Oral History Project of the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University on 15 June 1992. Ririe talks about his early life in Ogden, Utah. He recalls his first experiences with airplanes and barnstorming in the West. He comments on life during the Great Depression and on flying during World War II. He describes his experiences flying from Edmonton, Alberta to Alaska and his work with Frontier/Challenger Airlines.

1 v. (24 p.) + 2 typescripts (63 p.)1 sound taple reel (100 min.) : 1 7/8 ips ; 5 in., 1/2 in. tape.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Charles Redd Center for Western Studies. Western Aviation Oral History Project.

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Ririe, Floyd Hyrum, 1906-

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American airplane pilot. From the description of Oral history, 1992. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122351609 ...

Van Wagenen, Michael.

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Michael Scott Van Wagenen performed many roles in the movie business, including acting as a director, producer, actor, writer, cinematographer, and editor. He was a documentary filmmaker who taught history at the University of Texas at Brownsville. From the description of Michael Van Wagenen papers, 1988-2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 82149298 ...