Roger D. Bridges Collection
Title
Roger D. Bridges Collection
Subject
Bridges, Roger D., 1937-
Historians
Illinois
Thompson, James R., 1936-
Description
After receiving a Ph.D. in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Roger D. Bridges started his career as the Director of Research at the Illinois State Historical Library. A prolific writer on Illinois History and Abraham Lincoln, Bridges became an active member of the Abraham Lincoln Association and published numerous articles for the organization. Following his brief positions as Director of the State Historical Library and Director of the Lincoln Legal Papers, Dr. Bridges assumed the executive directorship at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museum from 1988-2003. Bridges returned to Illinois upon retiring and became President of the Abraham Lincoln Association from 2004-2006.
Images in this collection include photographs of Bridges with Illinois Governor Thompson, historian Tom Schwartz, and Lincoln Scholar Ralph Newman, at an awards ceremony, and a photograph of Bridges’ wife.
Images in this collection include photographs of Bridges with Illinois Governor Thompson, historian Tom Schwartz, and Lincoln Scholar Ralph Newman, at an awards ceremony, and a photograph of Bridges’ wife.
Collection Items
Roger D. Bridges
Four men receive certificates of recognition from the Springfield Urban League. From left to right: Negil McPherson, pastor Zion Baptist Church; Will Briggs, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, District 186; Roger Bridges; and Gus Stevents, Sangamon…
Roger D. Bridges, Jim Thompson, Thomas Schwartz, and Ralph Newman
Roger D. Bridges (far left) stands with (l-r) Illinois Governor Jim Thompson, an unknown man, Tom Schwartz, and Ralph Newman for a group photo.Photo dedication "For Roger Bridges from Jim Thompson '85."
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Roger D. Bridges Collection