Box 78
Container
Contains 11 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
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
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
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
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
Brass plaque, Council of Federal Interior Designers Leadership Award presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., Major General, USAF, Air Force Materiel Command in recognition of his commitment, 1993
Item — Box: 78, Item: 14
Identifier: MSA 6, Series 8, Sub-Series 1, Item 32
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:
1993