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

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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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sc.0231.001_006.007

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1934 October 9

Keywords

Barnstormers; Entrepreneurs--United States; Inventor--United States; Parachute jumping; Sowell, James M., 1908-1973; Stunt flying--United States—History; Veterans--Tennessee

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"Correspondence, to James. M. Sowell from the Department of Commerce, Aeronautics Branch, 1934 October 9" (2026). Documents. 3.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-jmsowell1/3