Article, Memphis Press-Scimitar, 1941 March 14

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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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sc.0231.001_003.003

Date

1941 March 14

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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"Article, Memphis Press-Scimitar, 1941 March 14" (2026). Documents. 4.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-jmsowell1/4