Static Line, October 1995

This issue of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) Smokejumper Magazine contains the following articles: Kasey Rose profile, Gene DeBruin POW, start of Scott Belknap columns, early SJ history by Earl Cooley, first article about Ram-Air parachute, Francis Lufkin (continued from August 1995 issue), Russian SJ (part 4 from series started in October 1994 issue), SJ aircraft through the years. This is the quarterly newsletter of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) and was renamed Smokejumper Magazine.https://dc.ewu.edu/smokejumper_mag/1008/thumbnail.jp

Design of a hydro-electric power plant

Citation: Vandivert, Harriet Agnes. The leavening of bread. Senior thesis, Kansas State Agricultural College, 1897.Morse Department of Special CollectionsIntroduction: In determing the feasibility of utilizing Water-power to operate electrically the industries of any city, many things must necessarly be taken in to careful consideration. Among which are; the amount of water-power available. Cost of developing this power. The interest on this amount. Demands for power. Comparsion of water power with that of steam with respect to cost. All of these and many others seemingly non-important items must be taken in to consideration in order that the financial out-come of such an investment as a water power plant may be determined. Charles. T. Main makes the following statement as to the value of Water-power. " The value of an undeveloped variable power is usually nothing if the varation is great, unless it is to be supplemented by a steam-plant. It is of value then only when the cost per horse power for the double plant, is less than the cost for steam- power under the same conditions as mentioned for a permanent power. And its value can be represented in the same manner, as the value of a permanent power has been represented. The value of a developed power, is as follows:- If the power can be run cheaper than steam, the value is that of the power plus the cost of the plant less depreciation, if it can not be run as cheaply as steam considering its cost,etc, the value of the power is nothing, but the value of the plant is such as could be paid for if new, which would bring the total cost of runing down to the cost of steam power, less depreciation.” Mr. Main's comparison has been criticised by a great many because it is in favor of a steam plant, which in reality

Smokejumper Magazine, April 2010

This issue of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) Smokejumper Magazine contains the following articles: Smokejumper History Special Issue: Earl Cooley Honored, Early Smokejumper History (Historic-Earl Cooley), First Actual Fire Jump (Historic reprint Rufus Robinson), Second Actual Fire Jump (Historic reprint Earl Cooley), Rufus Robinson—Pioneer Smokejumper (Historic), 1939 Experimental Project—Francis Lufkin (C. Sheley), Reprint of Jim Buden interview with Jim “Smokey” Alexander, Fire Jump Leaders (statistic), First Rescue Jump Recounted, Death of Chet Derry, Pioneer Smokejumper Glenn Smith. Smokejumper Magazine continues Static Line, which was the original title of the NSA quarterly magazine.https://dc.ewu.edu/smokejumper_mag/1071/thumbnail.jp

Smokejumper Magazine, January 2004

This issue of the National Smokejumper Association (NSA) Smokejumper Magazine contains the following articles: Interview with Pioneer Smokejumper—Jim Alexander (Jim Budenholzer), First Actual Fire Jump (Rufus Robinson), Second Fire Jump (Earl Cooley), Thoughts on Changing the System (John Culbertson), Mike Adams remembered, Smokejumper Involved in Biggest Upset in Collegiate Sports History (Chuck Sheley), Milford Preston remembered, Remember Smokejumpers Who Died in Laos (Fred Donner), Bob Schlaefli (pilot) remembered, Willi Unsoeld (Bob Moffitt). Profiles Albert Gray and Rich Grandalski. Smokejumper Magazine continues Static Line, which was the original title of the NSA quarterly magazine.https://dc.ewu.edu/smokejumper_mag/1041/thumbnail.jp

Earl Cooley Interview, June 20, 1984

Earl Cooley describes developments in the smokejumper program from World War II until he left the organization in 1951. He discusses the use of conscientious objectors as smokejumpers during the war through the Civilian Public Service program (CPS). Cooley also recalls the smokejumper program training men for the military during the war, including the all-African American 555th Battalion. He describes the transition to using returning military veterans after the war, the 1949 Mann Gulch Fire, and the filming of Red Skies of Montana. He talks about returning to run the smokejumper program in 1958 and offers his thoughts on its future.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/smokejumpers/1118/thumbnail.jp

Earl Cooley Interview, May 30, 1984

One of the first men selected in 1940 to train as a smokejumper, Earl Cooley describes the early years of the program, including the selection of men, the training, and the equipment. He also recalls being on the first fire jump for the smokejumper program, and fighting fires.https://scholarworks.umt.edu/smokejumpers/1029/thumbnail.jp

Evaluating Effectiveness, Engagement, and Family-Friendliness at Kensington Palace

Historic Royal Palaces, a charity that manages six royal palaces, opened two new exhibits, "Victoria: A Royal Childhood" and "Victoria: Woman and Crown," at Kensington Palace to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth. Our team sought to evaluate the effectiveness, engagement, and family-friendliness of these exhibits in order to improve the visitor experience. To achieve this goal, we conducted interviews with the exhibition managers to determine their goals and expectations for the exhibits, then designed and utilized a survey and observation guide to gather visitor responses. We used the 370 survey responses and 65 observational samples we collected to compare the exhibits to previous exhibits and provide recommendations on improving signage and navigational clarity