Title:
[Portrait of Robert Maclay] Widney.]
Date:
1855
Note:
He was district judge in Southern California under the administration of Gov.
Full titleR.M. Widney came to California in 1855. He was district judge in Southern California under the administration of
Gov. Booth and was one of the promoters and trustees of the University of Southern California. He will long be remembered
for his bravery and coolness during the Los Angeles Chinese Riot of 1871, being instrumental in checking the wholesale slaughter.
Local Call Number:
POR: Widney, Robert Maclay:3
Filename:
I0052852a.tif
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