Robert Bridge scrapbook, circa 1907-1918

University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

1150 Beal Avenue

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2113, USA

bentley.ref@umich.edu

Scope and Content:: Photographs and memorabilia of life in Charlevoix, Mich. and of Bridges' friends and activities as a student at the University of Michigan. Also, a letter written by Bridges as a seaman with U.S. Naval Reserves.
Biographical / Historical:: Robert Bridges graduated from the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science and the Arts in 1916 and was a seaman with the U.S. Naval Reserves. Upon his graduation, he returned to his birthplace of Charlevoix, Michigan where he worked at the family-owned Charlevoix Savings Bank. Bridges began as a cashier, then was promoted to partner, and later president of the bank after his father's retirement. Bridges was also the mayor of Charlevoix from 1938-1946.
Acquisition Information:: Donated by Eugene Bridge (donor no. 10239 )
Rules or Conventions:: gihc

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Subjects:: Sailors -- Michigan -- Correspondence.
Formats:: Photo albums.
Photographs.
Scrapbooks.
Names:: University of Michigan. Class of 1916 -- Students.
University of Michigan -- Student life and customs -- 1911-1920.
Bridge, Robert.
Places:: Charlevoix (Mich.)

RESTRICTIONS:: The collection is open for research use.
USE & PERMISSIONS:: Copyright status is unknown. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials.

PREFERRED CITATION:: [item], volume, Robert Bridge scrapbook, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan.