United States Air Force ROTC Detachment 850 photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: P1526
Scope and Contents
The United States Air Force ROTC Detachment 850 photograph collection consists of 1 box containing 210 color photographs documenting the May 2008 Commissioning Ceremony held at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda in Salt Lake City, Utah. The collection features numerous photographs of Colonel Bernard Francis Fisher, who was honored and presented an award at the ceremony, as well as other members of the AFROTC; most are identified.
Dates
- 2006-2008
Creator
- Wong, E. Kent (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the United States Air Force ROTC Detachment 850 photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Permission to publish material from the United States Air Force ROTC Detachment 850 photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Historical Note
The United States Air Force (USAF) Reserve Officres Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment 850 is located at the University of Utah. The Air Force ROTC is a commissioning program that prepares students to become officers in the Air Force while earning their college degrees. The program offers classes in the United States Air Force, Military Leadership, and Airpower history.
This photograph collection depicts the Detachment 850 Commissioning Ceremony held on May 3, 2008 at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda. At the event, Colonel Bernard Francis Fisher (1927-2014), retired USAF, received his diploma from the University of Utah 57 years after attending classes at the university. Colonel Fisher was the first Air Force member to receive the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War. Later in the event, Colonel Fisher presented the inaugural Detachment 850 Colonel Bernard F. Fisher Leadership Award named in his honor. The award is presented to the top graduating Air Force 2nd Lieutenant each academic year. At this event, ten cadets were bestowed the rank of 2nd Lieutenant into the U.S. Air Force. Commander Lieutenant Colonel E. Kent Wong and Colonel Kevin B. Schneider addressed the gathering. Representing the University of Utah was Dean of the College of Social Science, J. Steven Ott, on behalf of President Michael Young.
This photograph collection depicts the Detachment 850 Commissioning Ceremony held on May 3, 2008 at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda. At the event, Colonel Bernard Francis Fisher (1927-2014), retired USAF, received his diploma from the University of Utah 57 years after attending classes at the university. Colonel Fisher was the first Air Force member to receive the Medal of Honor in the Vietnam War. Later in the event, Colonel Fisher presented the inaugural Detachment 850 Colonel Bernard F. Fisher Leadership Award named in his honor. The award is presented to the top graduating Air Force 2nd Lieutenant each academic year. At this event, ten cadets were bestowed the rank of 2nd Lieutenant into the U.S. Air Force. Commander Lieutenant Colonel E. Kent Wong and Colonel Kevin B. Schneider addressed the gathering. Representing the University of Utah was Dean of the College of Social Science, J. Steven Ott, on behalf of President Michael Young.
Extent
210 Items (1 box)
Abstract
The United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 850 is located at the University of Utah. This collection contains photographs documenting the 2008 Commissioning Ceremony held at the Utah State Capitol Rotunda, which featured honors given to and provided by Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Bernard Francis Fisher (1927-2014).
Arrangement
Arranged by subject
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by E. Kent Wong in 2008.
Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Creator
- Wong, E. Kent (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the United States Air Force ROTC Detachment 850 photograph collection, 2006-2008
- Author
- Finding aid created by Claire A. Kempa
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu