Box 55
Container
Contains 142 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
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
Appointments, Applications, Certificates, Awards and Miscellaneous Items , 1964 - 2009
File — Box: 55, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3
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:
1964 - 2009
Purdue Honorary Doctorate album containing letter of congratulations from Purdue President Martin Jischke, photographs and program from 183rd commencement, Spring 2001
File — Box: 55, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 4
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:
Spring 2001
Various mementos, 1968 - 1996
File — Box: 55, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5
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:
1968 - 1996
Announcement of the receipt of "the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force Design) for exceptionally meritorious service to the United States in a duty of great responsibility…August 28, 1991 to June 30" , 1996
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 25
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 25
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:
1996
Biography highlights, 2005
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 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:
2005
Announcement and pamphlet, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Bridges elected to the grade of Associate fellow in the AIAA, January 28, 2005
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 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:
January 28, 2005
Correspondence, Office of the President, Purdue University, in regards to Bridges' honorary degree, February 19, 2001
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 3
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:
February 19, 2001
Briefing note from Geoffrey S. Swanson, "Subject: Purdue University involvement in USTDC Acquisition" , November 4, 2002
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 4
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:
November 4, 2002
Certificate, Tau Beta Pi, certified member, April 23, 1999
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 5
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:
April 23, 1999
Announcement of selection into Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, November 22, 1994, and program, May 6, 1995
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 6
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:
May 6, 1995
Correspondence to Mr. Darwin Edwards, Museum of Aviation, Warner Robbins, GA listing Bridges' memorabilia sent for a display, April 4, 1995
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 7
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:
April 4, 1995
Announcement of Bridges' selection into The Society of Experimental Test Pilots as a Fellow, the highest membership, June 6, 1996, and program from 40th Awards Banquet, September 28, 1996, 1996
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 8
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:
1996
Application for Advance in Grade, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, January 15, 1993
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 10
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:
January 15, 1993
Program, Purdue Engineering Astronaut Alumnus Award Convocation, September 29, 1989
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 11
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:
September 29, 1989
Announcement of Bridges' selection into The Society of Experimental Test Pilots as an Associate Fellow, February 15, 1993
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 9
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:
February 15, 1993
Program, Johnson Space Center Honor Awards Ceremony, July 19, 1983
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 12
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:
July 19, 1983
Program, flyer, and brochure, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, Mini-Symposium, April 2 - 4, 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 13
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 13
Scope and Contents
The brochure includes a photograph of Bridges receiving recognition for his best technical paper, YA-10 Stall/Post-Stall/Spin Avoidance Flight Test Program.
Dates:
April 2 - 4, 1976
YA-10 Stall/Post-Stall/Spin Avoidance Flight Test Program, by Bridges and metal plate from award given for the best technical presentation, S.E.T.P. spring meeting, San Diego, California, 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 14
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 14
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:
1976
Announcement of Bridges' selection into The Society of Experimental Test Pilots as a Member, April 9, 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 15
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 15
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:
April 9, 1976
Application for Advance in Grade, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, February 17, 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 16
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 16
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:
February 17, 1976
Letter of congratulations from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, in regards to Bridges winning the Bill Anderson Memorial Trophy, April 8, 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 17
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 17
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:
April 8, 1976
Announcement of Bridges' election into The Society of Experimental Test Pilots as an Associate Member, June 15, 1973
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 18
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 18
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:
June 15, 1973