Richard D. Westwood papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2742

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Richard D. Westwood papers (1954-2011) contain materials relating to Westwood's Cafe and Greyhound bus depot, which was located in Provo, Utah. The cafe and bus depot bus depot operated from the mid-1950s until the early 1980s.

Dates

1954-2011

Creator

Westwood, Richard D., 1929-1995 (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 D. Westwood (1929-1995) was a businessman and the owner/operator of Westwood's Cafe and bus depot, located in Provo, Utah. Westwood was born on March 27, 1929 in Long Beach, California and served in Japan during the Korean War. After the war, Westwood renovated his parent's closed root beer stand and established Westwood's Cafe. The cafe (and later Greyhound bus depot) operated from the mid-1950s until the early 1980s.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Richard D. Westwood papers (1954-2011) contains menus, advertising, news clippings, stationary, and post cards for Westwood's Cafe located in Provo, Utah. Also enclosed are memorabilia and general information for the Greyhound bus depot that was attached to the cafe.