Abrant/Drummond films
The collection consists of nine 16mm WWII pilot films showing aerial attacks. The silent, black and white films depict the activities of the 19th Tactical Air Command and show gun camera footage.
Dates
- 1944 May-1945 January
Access
This collection has been processed. Materials may be accessed upon request.
For more information contact curator Lydia Pappas at PAPPASL@mailbox.sc.edu.
Copyright and Use
Copyright University of South Carolina. All rights reserved.
Extent
3,067 feet of film
Biographical Note
John W. Abrant was born January 28, 1917, and served as a Lieutenant colonel in the US Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the 19th Tactical Air Command. He died on July 15, 1992 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Physical Location
Moving Image Research Collections. 707 Catawba St. Columbia, SC 29208.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Lt. Col. John W. Abrant.
Source
- Abrant, John W. (Donor, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Moving Image Research Collections (MIRC) Repository
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script