Richard E. Westwood papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0121

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Richard E. Westwood papers (1941-1971) consist of materials concerning his involvement as a prominent member of the United States mink industry. He was the found and major partner of the Westwood Mink Farm which thrived from 1941-1971 in West Jordan, Utah.

Dates

1941-1971

Creator

Westwood, Dick, 1921- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Note

Richard "Dick" Westwood gained an international reputation as an expert in all phases of the multi-million-dollar mink industry. He served as a director of EMBA National Mink Breeders Pelt Marketing Association for 8 years and president for two terms. He also served as vice president of The Fur Breeders Agricultural Cooperative, and president of The National Board of Fur Farm Organizations. Moreover, he served one term as president of The Mink Farmers Research Foundation, as well as chairman of the Health and Research Committee in charge of the Experimental Fur Farm and Laboratory. Later in life, Westwood developed an interest in the environment and river running and authored the book Rough-Water Man: Elwyn Blake's Colorado River Expeditions.

Extent

30.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Richard E. Westwood papers (1941-1971) consist of materials concerning his involvement as a prominent member of the United States mink industry. He was the founder and major partner of the Westwood Mink Farm which thrived from 1941-1971 in West Jordan, Utah.