J.P. Widney papers and ephemera

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 5194

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes the cape/cloak, Stetson hat, a hymn book, and a book of unpublished poems belonging to J.P. Widney (1841-1938).

The cape is constructed of wool with a velvet collar with apparent wear on collar and hems. Stetson has a flat brim that slightly curves upward. Both articles are in good condition.

The hymn book contains handwritten doxologies for various Sunday services during 1916. Widney’s poem “The Hermit” is handwritten in a large volume. Poem includes annotations.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within c. 1910s

Creator

Widney, J. P. (Joseph Pomeroy) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Advance notice required for access.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

Finding aid description and metadata are licensed under an Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Department of Special Collections at specol@usc.edu. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Pomeroy Widney (1841-1938), was an American doctor, educator, historian, and Methodist pastor, and brother of Robert Maclay Widney. Widney served as a member of the University of Southern California’s Board of Trustees from 1880 to 1895 and was the second president of the university. He also was the founding dean of its school of medicine.

Extent

3.67 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection includes the cape/cloak, Stetson hat, a hymn book, and a book of unpublished poems belonging to J.P. Widney (1841-1938).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The cape and stetson were donated by the Widney family, September 5, 2014, on the occasion of the dedication of the Judge Robert M. Widney statue on the USC campus. The poem was given by Widney’s estate in 1939.