Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Herm Hoops papers consists of writings and a compilation of scanned historical documents as supplemental materials to Hoops writings entitled The History of Rubber Boats and How They Saved Rivers and The Dream Builders - Supplement. Included is information regarding rubber fabricators for inflatable boats such as B.F. Goodrich, Rubber Crafters and DIB. Corresponding CDs with digital material are also included with writings.