Album 1954-'65. Photo, Newspaper/Periodical clippings. Nat' Matches - President's Match. Nat' Smallbore Position Matches., July-Aug.,1959
Scope and Contents
* Photo: P.419.2624.2, Stock photo used in several articles - Lt. Foster, National Position Rifle Champion Aug.13,1959. * Periodical: 1959 National Matches; July 27-Aug.29. Picture of Foster - Smallbore position champ, posting a 1550-70X at Camp Perry. The President's Match, Aug.20, Total competitors 2275. John Foster was 21st w/ 147-11V. * Newspaper: "Springfield area Army Lieutenant Establishes National Rifle Record" (using photo 2624). * Camp Perry, Aug.13. "Local Area Army Officer Sets Rifle Score Record"...established a new national match record of 389-17x for 50 meter metallic sights shooting. The smallbore position championship was determined by adding scores fired in four matches, two of them at 50 yards and two at 50 meters, of which one each was with metallic sights and one each with any sights. Lt.Foster is also a member of the Ohio State Rifle Team (civilian) which will compete in the annual Caswell Team Trophy Match here this week. * Typed statement: "National Smallbore Position Champion"...Army Photo by Hogan.
Dates
- July-Aug.,1959
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Extent
From the Collection: 6 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
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