Following are some useful references related to the JDBC-ODBC bridge and Microsoft Access ODBC driver:
Type 1 Driver - JDBC-ODBC bridge
Frequently Asked Questions about JDBC
TechBookReport - JDBC-ODBC Bridge Tutorial
ConnectionStrings.com - Forgot that connection string? Get it here!
The JDBC-ODBC bridge is deprecated and has been removed from Java 1.8 and above. There are other JDBC solutions available for Microsoft Access from third-party providers.