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BIGUN 1,423
1957 - Same here.
Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.
Doc:
As you know, in the very early days, PARACHUTIST was published by the Parachute Club of America. The magazine didn't come out on a very regular schedule back then. So, the numbering sequence was hap-hazard. Maybe there was some form of newsletter that the National Parachute Riggers-Jumpers published prior PCA days. I have never actually seen or heard of such a series of documents if they did exist.
The oldest PARACHUTIST that I have in my collection is: Volume I October, 1960 Number 7. The postmark on it shows that it was mailed on Nov 22, 1960. The only issues that I am missing are numbers 1 thru 6 and any issued in 1960 that were published after issue 7. If you want, I can try to scan the covers of the pre-1963 issues that I have (they just look like typed pages though) and get them to you for your "covers" webpage.
I have a full set of Volume II from 1961 (and forward). There were a total of 10 issues for 1961; Sept / Oct were combined into one issue noted as "Nos. 9 and 10"; as well as Nov / Dec into one issue noted as "Nos. 11 and 12".
1962 went as follows: Jan #1, Feb #2, Mar #3, Apr #4, May #5, June #6, July-Aug #7, Sept #8, Oct-Nov #9, Dec #10.
It wasn't until 1963 when the publication changed from a "typed text" style of printing into what started to appear as a magazine as we know it today. The Jan, 1963 issue describes that issue as the "new PARACHUTIST". From 1963 forward, there were 12 issues published each year.
USPA is supposed to have a complete set from issue #1. Hopefully, they will be on display in the new museum. Another good source for information would be Dan Poynter. And, yes, Lew Sanborn too.
Fred
As you know, in the very early days, PARACHUTIST was published by the Parachute Club of America. The magazine didn't come out on a very regular schedule back then. So, the numbering sequence was hap-hazard. Maybe there was some form of newsletter that the National Parachute Riggers-Jumpers published prior PCA days. I have never actually seen or heard of such a series of documents if they did exist.
The oldest PARACHUTIST that I have in my collection is: Volume I October, 1960 Number 7. The postmark on it shows that it was mailed on Nov 22, 1960. The only issues that I am missing are numbers 1 thru 6 and any issued in 1960 that were published after issue 7. If you want, I can try to scan the covers of the pre-1963 issues that I have (they just look like typed pages though) and get them to you for your "covers" webpage.
I have a full set of Volume II from 1961 (and forward). There were a total of 10 issues for 1961; Sept / Oct were combined into one issue noted as "Nos. 9 and 10"; as well as Nov / Dec into one issue noted as "Nos. 11 and 12".
1962 went as follows: Jan #1, Feb #2, Mar #3, Apr #4, May #5, June #6, July-Aug #7, Sept #8, Oct-Nov #9, Dec #10.
It wasn't until 1963 when the publication changed from a "typed text" style of printing into what started to appear as a magazine as we know it today. The Jan, 1963 issue describes that issue as the "new PARACHUTIST". From 1963 forward, there were 12 issues published each year.
USPA is supposed to have a complete set from issue #1. Hopefully, they will be on display in the new museum. Another good source for information would be Dan Poynter. And, yes, Lew Sanborn too.
Fred
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JerryBaumchen 1,444
Hi Fred,
I doubt that USPA has a complete set. About 10 yrs ago they put out an ad looking for some missing issues. I contacted them offering what I had for their voids but they never contacted me back. Eventually, they went into the trash can.
Jerry
I doubt that USPA has a complete set. About 10 yrs ago they put out an ad looking for some missing issues. I contacted them offering what I had for their voids but they never contacted me back. Eventually, they went into the trash can.
Jerry
QuoteVolume I October, 1960 Number 7. The postmark on it shows that it was mailed on Nov 22, 1960.
Not much has changed, thats about how long it takes to get mine today.
My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
Well, even though there are references to earlier versions, here (from the bound volumes in the USPA library), is something which claims to be Volume 1, Issue 1, December 1959.
This is wierd. That date is more than six months after PI opened Orange Sport Parachuting Center. It seems that Parachutist may have started, then restarted. Note that this issue refers to "a change in the format of the Parachutist."
Confused in Massachusetts,
HW
This is wierd. That date is more than six months after PI opened Orange Sport Parachuting Center. It seems that Parachutist may have started, then restarted. Note that this issue refers to "a change in the format of the Parachutist."
Confused in Massachusetts,
HW
QuoteWell, even though there are references to earlier versions, here (from the bound volumes in the USPA library), is something which claims to be Volume 1, Issue 1, December 1959.
This is wierd. That date is more than six months after PI opened Orange Sport Parachuting Center. It seems that Parachutist may have started, then restarted. Note that this issue refers to "a change in the format of the Parachutist."
Confused in Massachusetts,
HW
Classy publication!
My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
jbrasher 1
At some point (before my time) Jacque Istel gave Parachutist magazine (the name/format?) to USPA.
I remember hearing this but don't remember anything else.
Now were the hell are my glasses? teeth? pants?
What was I saying...
Red, White and Blue Skies,
John T. Brasher D-5166
I remember hearing this but don't remember anything else.
Now were the hell are my glasses? teeth? pants?
What was I saying...
Red, White and Blue Skies,
John T. Brasher D-5166
docjohn 0
Quotehere is something which claims to be Volume 1, Issue 1, December 1959.
Thanks Howard. Is it ok with you if I post that photo on the web site?
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Doc
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Thanks Howard. Is it ok with you if I post that photo on the web site?
No problem. I was at the dedication of the new USPA HQ over the weekend and dragged the volume off the "library" shelf for a quick photograph. I plan to go back there sometime this summer and spend a lot more time going through a lot of the cool old stuff there.
HW
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A 'retired' rigger buddy had it framed in his old loft years ago...if I remember right it was 1957...the year I was born.
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