Thomas Gayle Bredlow

Background

Bredlow, Thomas Gayle was born on October 18, 1938 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Son of Warren Kenneth and Elizabeth (La Ponsa) Bredlow.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1960; postgraduate, U. Arizona, 1960-1961.

Career

Machinist, designer physics department, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1958-1960; machinist, designer physics Department, University Arizona, Tucson, 1960-1961, 64; owner, sole craftsman, Tom Bredlow's Blacksmith Shop, Tucson, 1964-1986; designer, craftsman, preservationist, Tucson, since 1986. Guest speaker School Architecture, U. Arizona, Tucson, 1964-1986, School Anthropology, 1964-1986.

Achievements

• Thomas Gayle Bredlow has been listed as a noteworthy Metals designer, craftsman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Mountain Oyster Club (honorary artist life member).

Interests

• Avocations: history, literature, Oriental art, folklore, American Indian art.

Connections

Father:

Warren Kenneth Bredlow

Mother:

Elizabeth (La Ponsa) Bredlow