Albert Pickup papers
Scope and Contents note
Collection includes photocopies of newspaper clippings, photographs, and programs documenting the political, personal, and religious lives of Albert and Jeanie Pickup. Much of the collection is dedicated to Albert Pickup’s political activities in England as well as his tenure as Mayor of Burnley. The couples’ marriage, membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and life as foster parents is also discussed in the collection.
Dates
- 1973-1986
Creator
- Pickup, Albert, 1916-2006 (creator, Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Albert Pickup papers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
Albert Pickup (1916-2006) was a Mormon convert who was the Mayor of Burnley.
Albert Pickup was born May 13, 1916 in Darwin, England to Hubert and Rose Hannah Gadfield Pickup. He joined the Army in 1940 and upon returning home he began his political career. In 1948 he abandoned his loyalties with the Labour Party and joined the Conservatives. That same year he became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Jeanie Finlay Walker in January 1959 in London, England. In 1978 he was elected Mayor of Burnley, becoming the first Mormon to hold the position. Albert Pickup remained politically active until his death on September 7, 2006 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.
Extent
1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Personal papers of Albert Pickup documenting his political and personal life, 1973-1986.
Custodial History note
Donated by Hollis Scott in 1987.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; Hollis Scott; 1987.
Appraisal note
20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts, August 2007).
Processing Information note
Processed; Megan Mathews; 18 July 2007.
- Title
- Register of Albert Pickup papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn and Meghan Mathews, student processors and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States