Box 54
Container
Contains 119 Collections and/or Records:
Career Scrapbooks, 1950 - 2009
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4
Scope and Contents
The career scrapbooks consist of thirty-one three-ring binders that Bridges put together throughout his Air Force and NASA careers. There is a wealth of material that is contained in the binders. Some of the items are: applications, appraisals, certificates, correspondence and letters of congratulations, notification of appointments, speaking notes, and other various notes, emails, cards and miscellaneous items from his retirement. The binders also include photographs from...
Dates:
1950 - 2009
NASA, 1950 - 2009
Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
The sub-series is comprised of six sub-groups with a scope note for each at the sub-group level.
Dates:
1950 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1980 - 2009
Director of the Langley Research Center, 2003 - 2006
Sub-Group — Box: 54
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5
Scope and Contents
Sub-group five is comprised of photographs, press releases, statement from Florida Governor Jeb Bush on Bridges' transfer to Langley, programs, clippings/articles, emails, caricatures, certificates, letter from Congressman Dave Weldon along with certificate for a flag flown over the capital in honor of Bridges' retirement from NASA, January 20, 2006, and various mementoes from Bridges' time as Director of Langley Research Center.
Dates:
2003 - 2006
Miscellaneous Items from Throughout Career, 1959 - 2009
Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6
Scope and Contents
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
1959 - 2009
Photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA Johnson Space Center Astronaut Duty, 1983 - 1996
File — Box: 54, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 1
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
1983 - 1996
Appointments, Applications, Certificates, Awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and Various Miscellaneous Items and Mementos, 1990 - 1996
File — Box: 54, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Group:
Includes various items from throughout Bridges' career. They have been retained in their original binders and order within each. Some of the items include photographs and speaking notes for a variety of activities during assignments after returning to the Air Force from NASA; letters of appointment, applications, certificates, awards, Purdue Honorary Doctorate Album and various mementos and articles from throughout Bridges' career.
Dates:
1990 - 1996
Various mementos mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center , 2003 - 2006
File — Box: 54, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1
Scope and Contents
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
2003 - 2006
Aerial photograph of NASA Langley Research Center, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
2003
Photograph of the largest and smallest research aircraft, Langley Research Center, circa 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
circa 2003
Handwritten notes for the announcement that Bridges would become the new Center Director of Langley Research Center at the all hands session at Langley, June 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
June 2003
Comments to the Kennedy Space Center staff regarding Bridges' transfer to Langley, June 13, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
June 13, 2003
Quote for a press release regarding Bridges' transfer to Langley, June 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
June 2003
Statement from Florida Governor Jeb Bush on Bridges' transfer to Langley, June 13, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
June 13, 2003
NASA Langley photograph of Bridges speaking at an All Hands Meeting , 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
2003
Ribbon won at the Langley Family Day for the 5K run, August 6, 2005
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
August 6, 2005
Program for the NASA Honor Awards Ceremony, Bridges was awarded the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal,
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
2005
Newspaper clippings regarding Bridges being appointed to Langley, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
2003
Newspaper article regarding being appointed to Langley, June 15, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 11
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
June 15, 2003
NASA News Release regarding Bridges being named as the Langley Center Director, June 13, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 12
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
June 13, 2003
Email from Bridges' boss, Bill Readdy, congratulating him on being named as the Langley Center Director, June 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 13
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 13
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
June 2003
Email exchange between Bridges and Bill Readdy, his boss, with regard to Sean’s request for Bridges to move from KSC to Langley, June 6, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 14
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 14
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
June 6, 2003
First Commander Communication at Langley announced - fresh look at safety, September 9, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 15
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 15
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
September 9, 2003
News article; Schleck, D. New Day at NASA Langley: Bridges' move from Kennedy Space Center not without questions. Daily Press, pp. A1, A10., August 10, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 16
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 16
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
August 10, 2003
Sketch of Bridges by Johnny Merrill, 2003
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 17
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 17
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
2003
Program, NASA Honor Awards Program, Bridges awarded the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, 2004
Item — Box: 54, Folder: 1, Item: 18
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 5, File 1, Item 18
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Includes various mementoes mostly from the time that Bridges was the Center Director at NASA Langley Research Center.
Dates:
2004