Leo Bradshaw Papers, 1987-1991

Collection context

Summary

Creators:
Bradshaw, Leo
Abstract:
Leo Bradshaw was an equine photographer who was contracted to take photographs of horse shows across the country, but primarily in the Western United States. The collection contains photographs, negatives, programs, and schedules from the various shows that Bradshaw attended; lists of horses, owners, and riders; Bradshaw's notes and index cards; and his contractual information.
Extent:
18.3 Linear Feet (44 Boxes)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Leo Bradshaw Papers, Collection no. 0095, W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains photographs and negatives from equine photographer Leo Bradshaw; programs and schedules from the various horse shows that he documented, primarily in the Western United States; lists of horses, owners, and riders at the shows; Bradshaw's notes and index cards; and his contractual information.

Biographical / historical:

Leo Bradshaw was an equine photographer who lived in Northern Oregon. He was contracted to photograph horse shows that primarily took place in the Western United States. Bradshaw was born on November 27, 1935.

Processing information:

The processing of this collection and the creation of this finding aid was funded by the generous support of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

Volunteers initially inventoried and arranged the collection in 2013 and 2014. The collection underwent further processing and the finding aid was revised in 2018 by Rob Strauss and Elainna-Marie Herrera. The collection number was changed from 2014.001 to 0095. In 2024, the collection was shifted by student assistant Stacy Marines under the supervision of Rob Strauss and the finding aid was updated.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically when an event is identifiable.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Horse shows
photographs

Access and use

Restrictions:

Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Leo Bradshaw Papers, Collection no. 0095, W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library, Special Collections and Archives, University Library, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Location of this collection:
3801 West Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768, US
Contact:
(909) 869-3775