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  Article, Memphis Press-Scimitar, 1941 March 14

  Article, "When the Wind Quits Blowing, 'Navy' Sowell Will Jump With His New 'Chute," Memphis Press-Scimitar, 1941 March 14. Written by Mervin Rosenbush. Photographer is unknown. Sowell (1908-1973), a Memphian, was a renowned stunt parachutist, daredevil, veteran, and businessman.

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  Article, The Commercial Appeal, 1937 July 4

  Article, "Memphis' Champion Daredevil", The Commerical Appeal, 1937 July 4. Written by Robert Talley. Image by Stokes. Sowell (1908-1973), a Memphian, was a renowned stunt parachutist, daredevil, veteran, and businessman.

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  Correspondence, to James. M. Sowell from the Department of Commerce, Aeronautics Branch, 1934 October 9

  Correspondence to James. M. Sowell from the Department of Commerce, Aeronautics Branch, 1934 October 9. The letter tells Sowell that he is now licensed as a parachute rigger. This is a letter of authority in lieu of a license. It is signed by George A. Wiggs, inspector. Sowell (1908-1973), a Memphian, was a renowned stunt parachutist, daredevil, veteran, and businessman.

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  Letterhead, Sowell-Gardner Parachute Service, undated

  Letterhead for Sowell-Gardner Parachute Service, Memphis, Tennessee, undated. Sowell (1908-1973), a Memphian, was a renowned stunt parachutist, daredevil, veteran, and businessman. Sowell had several business ventures: Sowell-Brady Aircraft Company, Sowell-Gardner Parachute Service, and the Sowell-Gardner Parachute Service Training School, all located in Memphis, Tennessee

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  Stock Certificate, Zeppo Parachute Attachment Company, 1941 March 25

  The back side of a stock certificate for one share of the Zeppo Parachute Attachment Company, for J.M. Sowell, 1941 March 25. Sowell (1908-1973), a Memphian, was a renowned stunt parachutist, daredevil, veteran, and businessman. He invented a new type of parachute and in April 1941, sold the invention to the Zeppo Parachute Attachment Company in Greenville, Mississippi.