The career scrapbooks consist of thirty-one three-ring binders that Bridges put together throughout his Air Force and NASA careers.

There is a wealth of material that is contained in the binders. Some of the items are: applications, appraisals, certificates, correspondence and letters of congratulations, notification of appointments, speaking notes, and other various notes, emails, cards and miscellaneous items from his retirement. The binders also include photographs from throughout his career, some signed and inscribed to Bridges. There are also photographs from the very first Space Shuttle flight.

One binder contains mission patches and astronaut autographs given as a departure gift from Kennedy Space Center by the Astronaut office in 2003. Four binders are devoted to Bridges' work on the Columbia Accident Investigation Board and material related to public testimony to Columbia Accident Investigation Board, 2003. Please refer to the finding aid for further information and a detailed listing of items found within the thirty-one binders contained in this series. Since several binders reside in each box, look for a binder level description of contents versus box level.