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Box 78

 Container

Contains 27 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

Artifacts, 1957 - 2011

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8
Scope and Contents The material in the first sub-series, Awards, Diplomas, and Decorations is in the form of certificates, plaques and three-dimensional awards. Some of the highlights of the awards (certificates) are Bridges' Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medals, Air Force Commendation medal, Defense Superior Service medal and Legion of Merit. Some of the oversized awards/certificates consist of Bridges' Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, June 9, 1965; Lyndon B. Johnson Space...
Dates: 1957 - 2011

Awards, Diplomas, and Decorations, 1965 - 2011

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: 1965 - 2011

Certificate of authenticity, flag flown over Patrick Air Force Base, Florida in honor of Major General Bridges, April 23, 1996

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 15
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 33
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: April 23, 1996

Certificate of Appreciation, On the Occasion of the Retirement of Her Husband from Active Duty with the United States Air Force, Benita Bridges, July 1, 1996

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 16
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 34
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: July 1, 1996

Certificate of Retirement, Major General Roy D. Bridges, Jr., Having Served Faithfully and Honorably Was Retired from the United States Air Force, July 1, 1996

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 17
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 35
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: July 1, 1996

Certificate, Roy D. Bridges. Jr. elected and certified a Fellow, The Society of Experimental Test Pilots, September 28, 1996

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 18
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 36
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: September 28, 1996

Commendation, The President of the United States of America has conferred on Roy D. Bridges, the rank of Meritorious Executive in the Senior Executive Service, 2001

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 19
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 37
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: 2001

Honorary Doctorate, Purdue University, May 12, 2001

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 20
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 38
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: May 12, 2001

National Aeronautics and Space Administration presents the Group Achievement Award to Roy Bridges, Kodiak Star Mission Integration and Launch Team, June 2002

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 21
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 39
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: June 2002

Honorary Doctorate, Florida Institute of Technology, May 3, 2003

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 22
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 40
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: May 3, 2003

Certificate, NASA Medal for Outstanding Leadership, in recognition of outstanding leadership in providing the vision and direction needed to establish the NASA Engineering and Safety Center, June 30, 2004

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 23
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 41
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: June 30, 2004

Certificate of Supersonic Recognition, Order of Starfighters, undated

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 24
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 42
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: undated

Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, June 9, 1965

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 19
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: June 9, 1965

Original certificate of Aeronautical Rating presented to 1st Lieutenant Roy Bridges, March 25, 1967

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 20
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: March 25, 1967

Leithen-Tittle Distinguished Graduate Award, presented to Captain Roy D. Bridges in recognition of him being the top graduate USAF Aerospace Research Pilot School (ARPS) Class 70B, Edwards AFB, CA, July 16, 1971

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 21
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: July 16, 1971

Proclamation, United States Air Force Research Pilot School, presented to Benita Bridges, July 16, 1971

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 22
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: July 16, 1971

F117 JTF Going Away Signed Patch, July 1980

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 23
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: July 1980

National Aeronautics and Space Administration presents the Group Achievement Award, Colonel Roy D. Bridges, Jr., Facility Test Support Team, September 11, 1981

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 24
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: September 11, 1981

Certificate appointing Lieutenant Colonel Roy Bridges as an Honorary Deputy Sheriff for Hall County, Georgia , February 6, 1983

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 25
Scope and Contents Per Bridges, "Presented during a hometown astronaut public affairs trip to Gainesville, GA."
Dates: February 6, 1983

Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Certificate of Commendation presented to Lieutenant Colonel Roy D. Bridges, July 1983

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 26
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: July 1983

Certificate, NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 27
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: August 6, 1985

Plaque, presented to Colonel Roy D. Bridges, Jr. by the 2nd Space Wing, 1st Dining In, April 19, 1986

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 28
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: April 19, 1986

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Certificate of Appreciation, Roy D. Bridges, Colonel, United States Air Force, In Support of Presidential Commission investigating the Space Shuttle Challenger accident, 1986

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 29
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: 1986

Plaque, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, May 1986 - March 1989

 Item — Box: 78, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 30
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: This sub-series consists of the many awards, decorations and diplomas that Bridges received throughout his career. The first manuscript box contains some of the smaller certificates that were presented to him. The corresponding medals had already been separated from the certificates, so they are housed in separate boxes within Sub-Series 3. Medals and Miscellaneous Memorabilia. Some of the certificates include: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Legion of...
Dates: May 1986 - March 1989