Title
Roger D. Bridges
Subject
Bridges, Roger D., 1937-
African American men
Awards
McPherson, Negil
Briggs, Will
Stevens, Gus
Description
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 State University.
The wording on Bridges' certificate reads: "Courageous and Untiring Leadership in Helping Springfield Achieve Quality Integrated Education For All Of Its Children Through His Chairmanship Of the Pupils Assignment Committee of the Intercultural Affairs Council Which Provided The Basic Plan For the Desegregation of District 186."
The wording on Bridges' certificate reads: "Courageous and Untiring Leadership in Helping Springfield Achieve Quality Integrated Education For All Of Its Children Through His Chairmanship Of the Pupils Assignment Committee of the Intercultural Affairs Council Which Provided The Basic Plan For the Desegregation of District 186."
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1977-12-02
Language
eng
Identifier
403660
Roger D. Bridges Collection
Original Format
photographic print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
21 x 26 cm