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During this period Paul Jackson, the Bridges' nephew, became more involved in the printing and sale of Glenn Bridges' book, Pioneers in Brass. During 1986 and early 1987 he was active in helping to place his uncle's papers and collections of early recorded music in an appropriate setting. After discussions with several possible organizations, this collection was donated to the International Trombone Association.

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This folder includes letters, orders, postcards, flyers, programs, photographs, negatives, newspaper clippings, business cards and other items that cannot be placed in the chronological order used above.

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This folder contains lists of people to whom the Bridges sent Christmas cards and gave Christmas gifts and people from whom they received Christmas cards, gifts and Get Well cards. Totals of gift and postage costs per year are indicated. There are copies of the Christmas letters they sent for only a few years. Beginning in 1945 there are separate lists for Chrysler colleagues.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Bridges had an extensive correspondence with many of his contemporary brass players of the early 20th century, focusing on John Philip Sousa and Richard Pryor. At some point, an attempt was made to put letters to and from some individuals into separate folders. This was not completed, and these people had some letters in both their own folders and in the general correspondence. The current processor of this collection decided to combine Bridges correspondence, research queries and most of...

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These are unsent and probably represent places visited by the Bridges family.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Bridges had an extensive correspondence with many of his contemporary brass players of the early 20th century, focusing on John Philip Sousa and Richard Pryor. At some point, an attempt was made to put letters to and from some individuals into separate folders. This was not completed, and these people had some letters in both their own folders and in the general correspondence. The current processor of this collection decided to combine Bridges correspondence, research queries and most of...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Bridges had an extensive correspondence with many of his contemporary brass players of the early 20th century, focusing on John Philip Sousa and Richard Pryor. At some point, an attempt was made to put letters to and from some individuals into separate folders. This was not completed, and these people had some letters in both their own folders and in the general correspondence. The current processor of this collection decided to combine Bridges correspondence, research queries and most of...