William Bolen interview, 1984 July 21.

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William Bolen interview, 1984 July 21.

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Bolen was among the first seven men chosen by the Forest Service to train as a smokejumper. He describes the development of a temporary camp at Seeley Lake, Mont., the first jumps, and the equipment used.

1 sound cassette (42 min.) : analog + 1 transcript + 1 tape counter index.

University of Montana, Mansfield Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8059813

University of Montana, Mansfield Library

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