Box 55
Container
Contains 142 Collections and/or Records:
Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6
Scope and Contents
The Roy D. Bridges Jr. papers document the extensive Air Force and NASA career of Roy D. Bridges Jr.The papers include but are not limited to, artifacts, audio visual material, awards, books, briefs and records, certificates, clippings, clothing, correspondence, diaries, documents, flight logs, flight checklists and data files, along with Bridges' pilot kneeboard notes, medals, mementos, papers, photographs, scrapbooks, textbooks, research papers, and working paper...
Dates:
1950 - 2013
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
Application for Advance in Grade, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, May 24, 1973
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 19
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 19
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 24, 1973
Announcement, NASA Headquarters Honor Awards, Outstanding Leadership Medal, 2004
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 20
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 20
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:
2004
Announcement, NASA Headquarters Honor Awards, Outstanding Leadership Medal, 2005
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 21
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 21
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, NASA Headquarters Honor Awards, Outstanding Leadership Medal, 2001
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 22
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 22
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:
2001
Nomination form, Presidential Rank Awards Program, March 1997
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 23
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 23
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:
March 1997
Citation to accompany the award of the Distinguished Service Medal, 1996
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 24
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 24
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