Colonel R.H. Parker photograph collection

Colonel R.H. Parker photograph collection, 1921-2000

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Parker, R.H. (Richard Henry), 1921-2022.
Title: Colonel R.H. Parker photograph collection
Dates: 1921-2000 (inclusive)
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Quantity: 1 Box, (.5 linear feet)
Collection Number: UUS_P0664
Summary: This collection consists of photos relating to the life and career of Colonel R.H. Parker. The photo collection includes images of the construction and completion of the Athena RTV Rocketry project in Green River, Utah, and images of the Biosatellite III project.
Repository: Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu
Access Restrictions: No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
Languages: English
Sponsor: Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant, 2007-2008

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Richard Henry Parker was born in 1921 and entered West Point Military Academy in July of 1940. He graduated from Mira Loma Flight Academy as a Cadet in July of 1942, and flew missions as a fighter bomber pilot in Europe and during the Korean War. He was later appointed Colonel and became administrator for the Athena RTV rocketry project before retiring from the military in 1968. After his retirement he was appointed Deputy Project Manager for the Biosatellite III project carried out by NASA. Richard H. Parker died in 2002.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Athena RTV project was a rare example of interstate missile tests within the U.S. The project was conducted to simulate the delivery and assembly of rockets, as well as testing the re-entry of ICBMs.

The Biosatellite III project was designed to investigate biological processes in space.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Colonel R.H. Parker photograph collection must be obtained from the Special Collections Photograph Curator and/or the Special Collections Department Head.

Preferred Citation

Initial Citation: USU_P0664; Colonel R H Parker photograph collection; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Following Citations:UUS_P0664, USUSCA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

Processed in September of 2019

Acquisition Information

Purchased from Buckingham Books in 2018

Separated Materials

Manuscript material was removed and given to the manuscript curator. September 30, 2019.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Colonel R.H. Parker photograph collection, 1921-2000Return to Top

Container(s)		Description	Dates
Box	Folder
1	1	1:01 through 1:04: Beginnings of construction on the Athena Project in Green River, UT	1963
1	1	1:05 through 1:08: Colonel R.H. Parker and Air Force officer with Athena rocket model	1963-1964
1	1	1:09 through 1:13: Colonel Parker, Air Force officer Schade, and others overseeing Athena rocket construction	1963-1964
1	1	1:14: Colonel Parker with three men examining flight trajectory of Athena rocket	1963-1964
1	1	1:15 through 1:19: Colonel Parker at dinner with several men	1963-1964
1	1	1:20: Colonel Parker with several military officers discussing Athena project	1963-1964
1	1	1:21 through 1:22: Three men at switch board with two overseers during Athena project	1963-1964
1	1	1:23: Representative Burton and others visiting Athena Project Picture includes Major Robert M. Webster. Jr., Major Richard H. Schmidt, Mr. James Banasky. Mr. and Mrs. Beck, Representative Laurence Burton and Mrs. Burton, and Mr. and Mrs. Alan J. Goehle	1963-1964
1	1	1:24: Representative Burton, Major Webster, and Major Schmidt on tour of project grounds	1963-1964
1	1	1:25: Representative Burton, Major Webster, and Mr. Goehle examining part of rocket	1963-1964
1	1	1:26: Major Webster showing Mrs. Burton, Mrs. Beck, and Mrs. Goehle the switch board	1963-1964
1	1	1:27: Major Schmidt talking to Mrs. Beck, and Representative and Mrs. Burton	1963-1964
1	1	1:28: Representative Burton and others viewing the Athena project site Picture includes Mr. James Banasky, Major Schmidt, Major Webster, Laurence Burton, Mrs. Burton, and Mr. and Mrs. Beck	1963-1964
1	1	1:29: Representative Burton and others viewing Athena project documents Picture includes Major Webster, Major Schmidt, Mr Goehle, and Laurence Burton	1963-1964
1	1	1:30: Representative Burton, Major Schmidt, and Mr. Goehle observing flight technology	1963-1964
1	1	1:31: Representative Burton talking with Majors Schmidt and Webster	1963-1964
1	1	1:32: Two military officers in front of Athena rocket	1963-1964
1	1	1:33: Colonel Parker with civilian contractor in front of completed rocket	1964
1	1	1:34: Three civilians in front of completed rocket	1964
1	1	1:35: Group of men on Athena project site	1964
1	1	1:36: Group of military officers and civilians in front of completed rocket. Picture includes Colonel Parker.	1964
1	1	1:37: Group of civilians and military officers on Athena project site. Picture includes Colonel Parker.	1964
1	2	2:01 through 2:26: Images of the construction and completion of the Athena rocket	1963-1964
1	3	3:01 through 3:04: Goddard Spaceflight Center monitering Biosatellite III	1969 June 29
1	3	3:05: "Mission Control Center, performing mission director duties" Biosatellite III	1969 July 5
1	3	3:06: Group of military officers and civilians in a meeting	circa 1968
1	4	4:01 through 4:06: Members of football team posing on field	1950-1960
1	4	4:07: Football team photo. Inludes Colonel Parker.	1945-1955
1	4	4:08: Picture of young R.H. Parker and girl	1921-1930
1	4	4:09: Portrait of teenage R.H. Parker	1930-1940
1	4	4:10: Picture of R.H. Parker in West Point uniform	1940
1	4	4:11: R.H. Parker with class at West Point	1940
1	4	4:12: Two young children in boat at Lake Champlain, Vermont	1954 August
1	4	4:13: "The gang at Highland Park Terrace"	1926
1	4	4:14: R.H. Parker at shooting range with two boys	1955-1965
1	4	4:15 through 4:17: R.H. Parker and two boys at shooting range	1955-1965
1	4	4:18: R.H. Parker in kitchen with his family	1956 September
1	4	4:19 through 4:20: Two boys with dogs by a Christmas tree	1955-1965
1	4	4:21: Two boys at Kirtland Terminal, Albuquerque, NM	1957 June
1	4	4:22: Pictures of R.H. Parker and family	1955
1	4	4:23: Group of boys in Boy Scout uniforms	1955 December
1	4	4:24: Two women and two boys in backyard	1955-1965
1	4	4:25: Picture of Major R.H. Parker	1955-1965
1	4	4:26: R.H. Parker asleep in Air Force uniform	1955-1965
1	4	4:27: Portrait of young man in uniform	1950-1960
1	4	4:28: R.H. Parker and family at their home	1955
1	4	4:29: Young boy in Santa's lap	1960-1970
1	4	4:30: R.H. Parker recieving a certificate of appreciation from the US military	1990-2000
1	4	4:31: Portrait of elderly R.H. Parker	1990-2000
1	4	4:32: Portrait of young boy	1955-1965
1	4	4:33: Portrait of Brad Parker	1955-1965
1	4	4:34: Portrait of Brad Parker	1955-1965
1	4	4:35: Portrait of unidentified man	1950-1960
1	5	5:01: Portrait of young R.H. Parker	1935-1940
1	5	5:02: Portrait of R.H. Parker in West Point uniform	1940
1	5	5:03 through 5:04: Portrait of Lieutenant R.H. Parker	1942-1945
1	5	5:05: Portrait of R.H. Parker in West Point uniform	1940
1	5	5:06: Portrait of Major R.H. Parker	1945-1955
1	5	5:07: Portrait of Major R.H. Parker	1955 January 10
1	5	5:08: Portrait of Colonel R.H. Parker	1960-1968
1	5	5:09: Portrait of R.H. Parker	1968-1975

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