Thales A. Derrick papers, approximately 2003, approximately 1966, 1966
Scope and Contents note
Material contains several photographs of Thales A. Derrick during his tour of duty in Vietnam, and a concise biographical sheet. Also contains a personal history titled "The Voice of the Spirit at 500 Knots!" detailing a combat experience in which he protected a downed pilot until a rescue helicopter arrived. Includes the transcription of an oral interview with Derrick concerning the mission described above, and a newspaper clipping concerning the same. Contains "The Airman" which is the official magazine of the U.S. Air Force. Dated 1966, approximately 1996, approximately 2003.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 2003
- Creation: approximately 1966
- Publication: 1966
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Saints at War Project records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States