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The Flag of Fort Moultrie, 1776-06

 Item
Identifier: 1981.008.1

Scope and Contents

Artist's illustration of the Liberty flag, designed in 1775 by Colonel William Moultrie, to prepare for war with Great Britain. It was flown by Col. Moultrie's troops in a successful defense of Sullivan's Island [South Carolina] against the British fleet in June 1776.

Dates

  • Creation: 1776-06

Access

This material is open for research use by any registered reader.

Extent

1 item : Commemorative art card. ; 13.5 x 9.7 cm

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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