Abstracts and research files, dating from the 1970s through the 1980s, related to commercial and scientific underwater diving training and safety, collected by deep sea diver, trainer, and writer Ellis Royal (E.R.) Cross (1913-2000).

Starting his career in the United States Navy in 1947, Ellis Royal (E.R.) Cross (1913-2000) became owner and operator of the Sparling School of Deep Sea Diving in California, where he trained many commercial, open sea, research and other specialty divers. He also instructed many diving clubs and groups in safe diving procedures.

5 Linear Feet (5 cartons)

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