Father Jerome Wisniewski papers, 1920-1970, Date acquired: 09/01/1966, bulk 1956-1966
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Wisniewski, Jerome (1885-1966)
- Extent:
- 1.88 Linear Feet
- 5 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Father Jerome Wisniewski Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
This collection consists primarily of correspondence, but also includes greeting cards and postcards, writings, and miscellaneous materials.
- Biographical / historical:
Father Jerome Wisniewski was born March 18, 1885 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1906, he moved to Pasco County, Florida. He entered St. Leo Abbey in 1908 and was ordained into the Benedictine priesthood on October 4, 1910. Father Jerome built the first Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph's, in Zephryills, Florida. An erudite chronicler of Florida history as well as an accomplished poet and horticulturist, he passed away on September 15, 1966.
- Acquisition information:
unknown
Received as bequest.
- Arrangement:
Series
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Father Jerome Wisniewski Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
