Wilmer Carlsen interview, 1984 Aug. 29.

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Wilmer Carlsen interview, 1984 Aug. 29.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70970359

As a conscientious objector during World War II, Carlsen joined the smokejumpers under the Civilian Public Service Program. He describes his experiences as a jumper and his relationships with regular Forest Service employees and other religiously aligned CO's.

2 sound cassettes (105 min.) : analog + 1 transcript + 1 tape counter index.

University of Montana, Mansfield Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8059823

University of Montana, Mansfield Library

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