Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
The First Jump - Derry Checking Gear |
Catalog Number |
2013.052.032 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
The First Jump - Derry Checking Gear 1940 Earl Cooley, Lolo National Forest; Rufus "Rufi" Robinson, Bitterroot National Forest; and Frank Derry, Jump Master. Getting ready for first fire jump. July 1940 written on back of photo First fire jump , Martin Creek, Nez Perce National Forest , July 12, 1940. 3:57 PM Frank Derry is checking their gear. They are waiting for the airplane from Missoula, MT, a Travelair Probably Moose Creek, Nez Perce National Forest >> One Very large print ( 7.5" X 10.0") with best quality of all the photos PLUS One larger print than the original print, but of poor quality Scanned |
Place |
Nez Perce National Forest |
Date |
1940 |
Year Range from |
1940 |
Year Range to |
1940 |
Print size |
2.5" X 3.5" |
People |
Cooley, Earl Derry, Frank Robinson, Rufus |
Subjects |
Smokejumpers Nez Perce NF |
Search Terms |
Smokejumpers |
Catalog date |
2013-11-15 |
Collection |
Alexander, James A. "Smokey" |