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Title: Leopold Justi papers
Dates: 1853-1945
Collection Number: Consult repository
Creator/Collector:
Justi, Leopold, 1864-1946.
Extent: 63 boxes
Repository:
Sonoma State University Library
Rohnert Park, California 94928
Abstract: Leopold Justi (1864-1946), a longtime resident of Glen Ellen, was a farmer, a winemaker, a justice of the peace and an insurance
agent. He achieved recognition in each of his endeavors. As a farmer and winemaker, he helped develop a phylloxera resistant
grapevine. As a justice of the peace, he was known as the "marrying magistrate," because of the many wedding ceremonies he
performed. As an insurance agent, he served clients such as Eliza Shepard, Jack London's step-sister, and Charmian London,
Jack London's wife.
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research by appointment.
The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary
property.
[Identification of item]. Leopold Justi papers. Collection Number: Consult repository. Sonoma State University Library
Scope and Content of Collection
The Justi papers (1853-1874) include correspondence, diaries, legal and financial documents, photographs, greeting cards,
artifacts, ephemera and miscellaneous periodicals.
All series, with the exception of diaries, are arranged in alphabetical order. Diaries are arranged chronologically in 49
boxes.
The Justi papers are organized into the following series (these are not box numbers):
1. Correspondence
2. Personal diaries
3. Legal cases and related documents
4. Photographs
5. Greeting cards
6. Manufacturers' pamphlets and catalogs
7. Miscellaneous periodicals
8. Artifacts
9. Miscellaneous ledgers and account books
10. Miscellaneous books and pamphlets
11. Scrapbook
12. Newspaper clippings
13. Agricultural publications
14. Miscellaneous insurance publications
15. Native Sons of the Golden West - personal cards
16. Business cards, political cards and shipping labels
Glen Ellen (Calif.) -- History.
California history.
Justi, Leopold, 1864-1946.
Pioneers.
Glen Ellen (Calif) -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.