The wife of USC president George Finley Bovard, Emma was one of ten children born to Cyrus Bradley who once operated Los Angeles' largest furniture store. When Emma was six, the family moved to Oakland, California and five years later to Los Angeles. Emma was one of the first students to enroll at USC where she studied Spanish and vocal music. She and George met at USC and were married in 1884 and shortly after, George was made a pastor in the city of Orange. Back in Los Angeles, their home became a social hub for USC gatherings and graduation services. In 1912 Emma helped create the USC Faculty Wives' Club and served as president until 1921. Emma was an active member in university activities, especially those involving women. In addition, Emma served on USC's YWCA advisory board and was the patroness of Entre Nous, a women's sorority and was a member of the Ebell Club which raised funds for scholarships. Emma, George and their three children Edna, Gladys and Warren made their home at 1204 West 37th Street in Los Angeles. Emma died of a heart attack following a bout of pneumonia.
The wife of USC president George Finley Bovard, Emma was one of ten children born to Cyrus Bradley who once operated Los Angeles' largest furniture store. When Emma was six, the family moved to Oakland, California and five years later to Los Angeles. Emma was one of the first students to enroll at USC where she studied Spanish and vocal music. She and George met at USC and were married in 1884 and shortly after, George was made a pastor in the city of Orange. Back in Los Angeles, their home became a social hub for USC gatherings and graduation services. In 1912 Emma helped create the USC Faculty Wives' Club and served as president until 1921. Emma was an active member in university activities, especially those involving women. In addition, Emma served on USC's YWCA advisory board and was the patroness of Entre Nous, a women's sorority and was a member of the Ebell Club which raised funds for scholarships. Emma, George and their three children Edna, Gladys and Warren made their home at 1204 West 37th Street in Los Angeles. Emma died of a heart attack following a bout of pneumonia.
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