pistols
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Short firearms, either rifled or smoothbore, with the chamber made as an integral part of the barrel, designed for use with one hand.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
George Detwiler Burges collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 0095
Abstract
George Detwiler Burges graduated from the College of Charleston in 1938. He served as a B-17 pilot during World War II and was killed in action in 1944. This collection consists of Burges' personal papers, letters, military records, photographs, newspaper and magazine articles, and military decorations including the Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross.
Dates:
1929-1944
Found in:
Special Collections