Westwood, P. Bradford, 1957-

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Dates

Existence: 1957-

Biography

P. Bradford Westwood (1957- ) is an archivist and historic preservationist in Utah.

P. Bradford Westwood grew up in Provo, Utah, and spent his summers on the Oregon coast. He received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in American Studies in 1985 and his master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Historic Preservation in 1994. He was on the Board of Directors of the Brigham Young Academy Foundation from 1985 to 1989, and was one of the co-founders of the Foundation. He worked for the Brigham Young University's L. Tom Perry Special Collections and served as the assistant chair from 1997 to 2002, and chair from 2002 to 2008. In 2009, Brad became the manager of Collection Development for the Historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 2013, he was appointed the director of the Utah Division of State History. He is the co-founder of the A. Dean Larsen Book Collectors Conference. His subject specialties include rare books and manuscripts, the administration of cultural repositories, architectural history (19th/20th Century American and European), and historic preservation.

Citation:

Register to the papers of Harold T. Christensen, 1998: t.p. (P. Bradford Westwood, Assistant Chair, Special Collections & Manuscripts Dept., Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University)

Mormon Americana, 1995: p. 337 (Brad Westwood)

UPB files, June 5, 2000 (hdg.: Westwood, P. Bradford, 1957-)

Nineteenth century Mormon architecture and city planning, 1995: p. 154 (Paul Bradford Westwood)

Ancestry.com, viewed Nov. 2, 2010 (Paul B. Westwood; b. 1957)

Brigham Young University, L. Tom Perry Special Collections worksheet, Nov. 2, 2010 (Brad Westwood; historic preservationist and archivist in Utah)

UPB files, May 9, 2014 (grew up Provo, Utah; BA from Brigham Young University in American Studies in 1985; and MA from the University of Pennsylvania in Historic Preservation in 1994; Board of Directors of the Brigham Young Academy Foundation from 1985 to 1989; co-founder of the Foundation; worked for the Brigham Young University's L. Tom Perry Special Collections and served as the assistant chair from 1997 to 2002, and chair from 2002 to 2008; 2009 became the Manager of Collection Development (museum, archives, and library) for the Historical Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 2013 he was appointed the director of the Utah Division of State History; co-founder of the A. Dean Larsen Book Collectors Conference; subject specialties include rare books and manuscripts, the administration of cultural repositories, architectural history (19th/20th Century American and European), and historic preservation)

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with J. Bruce Clark

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 6793

Abstract

Includes a transcript and audio cassette tape of an interview conducted by P. Bradford Westwood with J. Bruce Clark on December 26, 2008.

Dates: 2008

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Oral history interview with Peter Crawley

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 6738

Abstract

Transcripts and audiocassette tapes containing an oral history acquired during two interviews conducted by Brad Westwood on February 7 and May 2, 2008 with Peter Crawley.

Dates: 2008

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Oral history of Brigham Young University Hawaii hale moms

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 6699

Abstract

This collection contains interviews from three former hale, or dorm, moms at Brigham Young University Hawaii performed by Brad Westwood during April 2008. Included in this collection are the interview transcripts for each interview and the cassette tapes.

Dates: 2008

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

P. Bradford Westwood collection of Brigham Young Academy Foundation building analyses, 1987-1990

Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197231013290], Folder: 1

Identifier: MSS 6796 Series 2

Scope and Contents note Contains two structural analysis reports of the Brigham Young Academy buildings. One was performed during the summer of 1987 by Reese J. Goodwin Ph.D., P.E. This study focuses on the condition of the walls and floors of the Brigham Young Academy buildings. Each building is discussed and measurements and materials of the building are given. The other study was made in 1990 and is a seismic study on the Academy Square buildings. This study includes information on the building materials,...

Dates: 1987-1990

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Brigham Young Academy Foundation

P. Bradford Westwood collection of Brigham Young Academy Foundation correspondence, 1985-1994

Series — Box 2: Series 1; Series 3; Series 4 [Barcode: 31197231013282], Folder: 2

Identifier: MSS 6796 Series 4

Scope and Contents note Contains correspondence between the Brigham Young Academy Foundation and those with proposals for the building and notes and newsclippings with possible ideas for the building from 1985-1994. Much of the correspondence is with indiviudals and groups outside of Utah and focus on ways to protect the Brigham Young Academy buildings as well as discussing ideas for their future use. Correspondence inside of Utah focus on the relationship between the Brigham Young Academy Foundation, the Provo...

Dates: 1985-1994

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Brigham Young Academy Foundation

P. Bradford Westwood collection of Brigham Young Academy Foundation minutes , 1985-1989

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 6796 Series 1

Scope and Contents Contains materials related to the meetings of the Brigham Young Academy Foundation. Minutes of the meetings from 1985-1989 are included along with notes about courses of action that were being presented and reviewed. The minutes discuss the physical condition of the Brigham Young Academy buildings, proposals for actions, discussion of community movements, conversations with the leadership of Provo City and Brigham Young University and discusssing the views and actions of the Provo City...

Dates: 1985-1989

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Brigham Young Academy Foundation

P. Bradford Westwood collection of Brigham Young Academy Foundation proposals , 1984-1995

Series — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 6796 Series 3

Scope and Contents Contains materials related to the proposed use of the Brigham Young Academy building by different groups and private citizens from 1984-1995. Proposals from the Brigham Young Academy Foundation to save the Brigham Young Academy buildings from demolition are the majority of the materials. Issues about the preservation of the Brigham Young Academy Buildings and concerns about the danger of the abandoned buildings are also discussed. Several proposals were made by real estate developers and...

Dates: 1984-1995

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Brigham Young Academy Foundation

Utah and Mormon Architects' biographical files

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 2949

Abstract Contains biographical files for over 100 architects and architectural firms that practiced in Utah and/or for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The files vary from detailed to general, containing photocopies, bibliographic notes, articles and other research materials collected for over twenty years. The collection includes 35mm photographic slides, related to certain architects or firms. Also contains a list of architects generated by the Utah State Historical Society and a...

Dates: approximately 1981-2005

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Brigham Young Academy Foundation

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS 6796

Scope and Contents note Collection includes minutes and proposals from 1985-1995 for the redevelopment and preservation of the Brigham Young Academy buildings by the Brigham Young Academy Foundation (1985-2001). The Academy Square block, except for the original 1892 Academy building, was razed in a compromise proposal that saw Provo's municipal library placed on the site in 1997. Includes structural reviews of the floor plans for the buildings, and correspondence and planning material related to the Brigham Young...

Dates: 1984-1995

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Dugway Proving Ground

Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231009223]

Identifier: MSS 7524

Abstract

Contains papers relating to the Dugway Proving Grounds, including photographs and a newspaper.

Dates: 2004

Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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Westwood, P. Bradford, 1957-

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Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with J. Bruce Clark

Oral history interview with Peter Crawley

Oral history of Brigham Young University Hawaii hale moms

P. Bradford Westwood collection of Brigham Young Academy Foundation building analyses, 1987-1990

P. Bradford Westwood collection of Brigham Young Academy Foundation correspondence, 1985-1994

P. Bradford Westwood collection of Brigham Young Academy Foundation minutes , 1985-1989

P. Bradford Westwood collection of Brigham Young Academy Foundation proposals , 1984-1995

Utah and Mormon Architects' biographical files

P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Brigham Young Academy Foundation

P. Bradford Westwood collection on the Dugway Proving Ground

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