Box 88

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...

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Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

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...

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Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

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Per Bridges, "Top four medals worn on the General Officer's Uniform at my retirement in 1996; Mess Dress miniature medals; patches worn on my military flight suit; general officers belt buckle; various wings, space and parachute badges; various mission pins and commemorative items.")

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Per Bridges, "not the complete set for my full career.,"

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

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Note per Bridges, "I was on the Pepsi tasting team!"

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

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Includes three leadership medals.

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Used by Bridges at Edwards AFB to recognize efforts by individuals and teams who helped establish a total quality management framework for the Center during his tour as Center commander.

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Per Bridges, "This contract was a joint initiative by Commander of the 45th Space Wing and me as the Director of KSC. The contract managed all infrastructure services on the two installations. This initiative won the Vice President's Hammer Award."

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

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Note per Bridges, "I was on a team that Northrop Grumman bid to run the lab but we lost to a team comprised of the University of California and others.")

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Some of the highlights of this sub-series are: Henschel drafting instruments used in high school and college engineering drawing courses by Bridges; patches, medals and ribbons worn by Bridges during his military career and some NASA mission pins and commemorative items; uniform medals worn by Colonel Bridges; NASA Space Flight Medal presented to Roy D. Bridges, Jr., August 6, 1985; STS-1 20th anniversary coins, and a small box containing numerous NASA mission patches.