Leonard Hal Bridges

Background

Bridges, Leonard Hal was born on November 10, 1918 in Luling, Texas, United States. Son of Leonard Harold and Lyda Lois (King) Bridges.

Education

BJ, University Texas, 1940. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1950.

Career

Instructor history University Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1950-1953. Assistant professor University Colorado, Boulder, 1953-1955, associate professor, 1955-1960, professor, 1960-1964, University California, Riverside, 1964-1979, professor emeritus, since 1979.

Achievements

• Leonard Hal Bridges has been listed as a notable history educator, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • American Mysticism, From William James to Zen

    (American Mysticism)

  • Iron Millionaire, Life of Charlemagne Tower
  • Iron Millionaire: Life Of Charlemagne Tower

Membership

Major United States Army, 1940-1945, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations.

Interests

• Writing, walking, reading.

Connections

Married Alice Miskjian, August 21, 1949. Children: Lois Alice, Stephanie Annual.