Firearms

Exterior view of an unidentified woman laying on the ground and aiming a firearm. Two men in paramilitary uniforms are located next to her. May be part of a parachute training exercise. Location given as "Svet V Obrazech" (Czechoslovakia).

Oval view of an identified young female factory worker taking part in paramilitary training. Identified as: "Factory workers are organized and trained in paramilitary organization. Photo shows Autofactory working girl taking part in shooting contest." Also identified as: "A member of the Ostrau patrol, the 18-year old Frantiska Stastna, a worker of an Ostrau factory." Location probably Czechoslovakia. Illustration for publication "Svet V Obrazech" for October 4, 1952.

Exterior view of two unidentified women with pointed guns. Identified as: "First paratroopers compet[i]tion. Second part: shooting." Location believed to be Czechoslovakia. Illustration for publication "Svet V Obrazech" for October 4, 1952.

Interior view of young Hungarian men with rifles and identified as: "The young fighters for the freedom cleaning their rifles getting prepared for the shooting contest, that will take place in January. (Extract from Hungarian paper SZABADSAGHARCOS, January 1953 issue)." Location given as Budapest.

Photograph taken outside showing civilian men and women practicing firing their guns. Perhaps taken in Czechoslovakia or another Iron Curtain country.

Exterior, winter-time scene with a partial view of an unidentified man standing and holding his hunting gun. Location not given. Photograph included with a series of falconry photographs in the Charles Thayer collection.

Exterior, winter-time full body view believed to be diplomat and author Charles W. Thayer in the act of shooting birds. Location not given. Part of a series of falconry photographs in the collection. Falconry was a hobby enjoyed by Mr. Thayer.