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Jim Lindell discusses the three summers he worked as a smokejumper out of McCall, Idaho, from 1964 to 1966. He recalls experiences from training, jumping, and socializing as a smokejumper, particularly in Idaho City, Idaho. Lindell also discusses the transition from smokejumping to the military. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/smokejumpers/1009/thumbnail.jpg

Max Glaves discusses his experiences as a smokejumper from 1947 to 1951, including his training at McCall, Idaho. He describes what it was like to work with the returning military veterans because he had been too young to fight during World War Two. Glaves also talks about the social life and relationships among smokejumpers, his experience jumping on a fire by himself, and the impact being a smokejumper had on him. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/smokejumpers/1055/thumbnail.jpg

Ray Mansisidor talks about the two summers he worked as a smokejumper in 1946 and 1947. He describes training at the Nine Mile Ranger Station in Montana and jumping in McCall, Idaho. He talks about socializing with other smokejumpers, who were mostly fellow military veterans at that time, and discusses policy changes since his last season in 1947, including the inclusion of women smokejumpers and the "let burn" policy. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/smokejumpers/1075/thumbnail.jpg

Charles Viviano recalls his experiences as a smokejumper in 1953 and 1954. He describes training at the Nine Mile Ranger Station in Montana and compares it the training he received in the military. Viviano talks about the smokejumper operation in Yellowstone National Park, especially the facility and equipment used. He also offers his thoughts about women smokejumpers. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/smokejumpers/1101/thumbnail.jpg

Daniel Kemmis and discusses the process and passage of Initiative 95, which requires 25 percent of the coal tax trust fund be invested in Montana's economy. The measure provided 25 percent of all future deposits to the permanent coal tax trust be invested in Montana's economy. He notes that the initiative has been an issue on which he has worked very hard for several years before getting it on the ballot. Kemmis talks extensively about the differences and difficulties in being Speaker of the House as opposed to Minority Leader. He recalls how being elected Speaker of the House helped promote and campaign for I-95 across the state where he spoke to several Democratic Central Committees as well as current and future legislators about the initiative. Kemmis concludes by describing his disagreements with Governor Ted Schwinden on several issues including I-95. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/danielkemmis_oralhistory/1009/thumbnail.jpg

Arnold Olsen discusses growing up in Butte, Montana and the effects his upbringing had on his political beliefs. He describes his involvement in World War II, where he was stationed in the Pacific. Olsen also discusses running for Montana Attorney General and for United States Congress, before detailing contributions he has made to the State of Montana during his career as a State District Judge in the Second Judicial District. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mtpolitics_oralhistory/1004/thumbnail.jpg

Frieda Fligelman describes her father's life in Romania and coming to the United States in 1878, due to oppressive political and economic conditions. Fliegelman talks about her father's decision to settle in Helena, Montana, due to its large Jewish community. She recalls that her mother died during childbirth, and being raised by her aunts until her father remarried. She speaks fondly of her stepmother and mentions the live-in help who assisted with household chores. Fligelman concludes by describing the lack of education for women during the early 20th century and how her family supported her education and her goal of attending college. ; https://scholarworks.umt.edu/mtwomen_oralhistory/1004/thumbnail.jpg

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