The collection provides a substantial amount of details regarding Bridwell's personal life, particularly his thoughts and activities from 1903 to 1944. This information is found in thirteen journals and in newspaper articles from local newspapers like the Baker Orange. Details about Bridwell's life before 1903 are scant, and Bridwell's later years are corroborated only through newspaper articles about him. Other important items in the collection include a scrapbook of photos taken by Bridwell and research notes.