Box 55
Container
Contains 30 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
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
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
Certificate (photocopy), NASA Space Flight Medal, August 6, 1985
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 1, Item: 31
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 3, Item 31
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:
August 6, 1985
Invitation from House Majority Leader, Jim Wright, to attend a Farewell Party for Lt. General Tom Stafford, former Apollo 10 Astronaut and Deputy Chief of Staff for R&D at the time , September 27, 1979
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 1
Scope and Contents
"Bridges was General Stafford'’s Aide at this time and planned this party for him."
Dates:
September 27, 1979
Pamphlets and miscellaneous items, Edwards AFB wives' visit to the B-2 facility in Palmdale, CA, May 30, 1992
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, 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:
May 30, 1992
USAF Test Pilot School Graduation Program, Class 92A, (Bridges was Commander at the time), December 12, 1992
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, 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:
December 12, 1992
Invitation to attend the Lancaster School District Program, January 30, 1992
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, 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:
January 30, 1992
Invitation to Bridges' Change of Command, AFFTC , August 30, 1991
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, 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:
August 30, 1991
Photograph of the class and certificate for completing the USAF Commanders' Seminar, Maxwell AFB AL, January 30, 1987
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 22
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, 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:
January 30, 1987
Photograph and article about the Space Mirror Memorial, Astronauts Memorial Foundation, 1989
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 23
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, 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:
1989
Program, Change of Command Ceremony, Eastern Space and Missile Center, January 27, 1990
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 29
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 29
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 27, 1990
Certificate of Appreciation to Benita Bridges, Honorary Advisor to the Enlisted Wives Club, Edwards AFB CA, 1991 - 1992
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 35
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 35
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:
1991 - 1992
Official photograph, 13, 8 x 10s and five, 4 ½ x 5 ½, September 8, 1988
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 37
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 37
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 8, 1988
Chili Cook-off Invitation, annual Edwards AFB tradition, October 25, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 40
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 40
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:
October 25, 1986
Photographs and letter regarding Bridges' talk to the Fireman's Ball, October 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 42
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 42
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:
October 1986
Wedding invitation from Buzz Aldrin and Lois Driggs Cannon, December 14, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 44
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 44
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:
December 14, 1986
Program, Test Pilot School with listing of Past Recipients of the Liethen-Tittle Award for Top Graduates of the program, December 13, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 47
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 47
Scope and Contents
Astronauts on the list include Ron Grabe, Dick Covey, Guy Gardner, Carl Meade, Don McMonagle, Kevin Chilton, and Roy Bridges, Jr.
Dates:
December 13, 1986
Photographs of Major General Ted Twinting, AFFTC Commander and Bridges being briefed on the new unducted fan engine being done by Douglas Aircraft Company and General Electric, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 48
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 48
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:
1986
Photographs and negatives, "Wet down" and celebration after Bridges' first F-15 solo flight, Edwards AFB CA, 1986
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 52
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 52
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:
1986
Menu and mementoes of Bridges' family trip in the Master Room on the Southern Crescent from Alexandria VA to Gainesville GA, December 1978
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 59
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 59
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:
December 1978
Air Command and Staff Diploma, graduation exercise program, and certificate for winning the softball championship, June 1976
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 65
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 65
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 1976
Certificate for appearing in the Outstanding Young Men of America, 1972
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 67
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 67
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:
1972
Pamphlet, USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School information, 1971
Item — Box: 55, Folder: 3, Item: 69
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 4, Sub-Series 2, Sub-Group 6, File 5, Item 69
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:
1971