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Lester M. Bridgeman Papers
An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives
Finding aid created by: Anna E. Shuff
Date: 2025
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Finding aid created by: Anna E. Shuff
Date: 2025
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Summary |
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| Creator: | Bridgeman, Lester M. |
| Title: | Lester M. Bridgeman Papers |
| Dates: | circa 1941-1948 |
| Size: | 1 folder |
| Abstract: | Memorabilia and printed materials from Lester M. Bridgeman's time as a student at Syracuse University |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
University Archives, Special Collections Research Center Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 |
Lester M. Bridgeman (1923-2014) was an antitrust lawyer and an alumnus of Syracuse University. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and first attended Syracuse University as a student at the New York State College of Forestry. In 1942, Bridgeman left the University to enlist in the Army. During his time in the military, he attended Louisiana State University. He later volunteered for combat duty and was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. After returning from service, Bridgeman re-enrolled at Syracuse University as a student at the College of Liberal Arts (now the College of Arts and Sciences) and graduated in 1948 with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. During his time as a student, he was a member of the political science honorary society Pi Sigma Rho, the American Society for Public Administration, and the United Nations Association of Syracuse University. After graduating, Bridgeman attended Columbia Law School and graduated with his law degree in 1951. He went on to pursue a career in antitrust law and commercial litigation.
The Lester M. Bridgeman Papers consist of materials collected during Bridgeman’s time as a student at Syracuse University as both a student in the College of Forestry and the College of Arts and Sciences. These materials include a New York State College of Forestry patch, a song sheet for freshman forestry students, and a ticket to the 1948 Senior Ball. Also present are tickets to the 1948 commencement ceremony and Bridgeman's diploma.
Access Restrictions:
There are no restrictions for this collection.
Use Restrictions:
Written permission must be obtained from the Syracuse University Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
More information on Lester M. Bridgeman can be found in the Syracuse University Yearbook Collection.
Names
Bridgeman, Lester M.
College of Environmental Science and
Forestry.
State University of New York. -- College of
Forestry at Syracuse University.
Syracuse University -- History.
Syracuse University.
Subjects
Forestry schools and education.
Student activities.
Students' songs.
College students.
Higher education.
Types of Material
Admission tickets.
Diplomas.
Insignia patches.
Receipts (financial records)
Song sheets.
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Lester M. Bridgeman Papers,
University Archives,
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Andrea Bridgeman in 2025.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in an acid-free folder in an acid-free box.
Materials are arranged chronologically.
Student materials
| Student materials | |||||||||||
| ASC 280 | Memorabilia and printed materials circa 1941-1948 | ||||||||||