Justet (Stephen) letter, San Francisco, February 20, 1900

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Summary

Title:
Stephen Justet letter, San Francisco
Dates:
February 20, 1900
Creators:
Justet, Stephen Justet, Stephen
Abstract:
Extent:
2 folders
Language:
Preferred citation:

Stephen Justet letter, San Francisco . San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

Background

Scope and content:

One folder includes letter from Justet, a wood-engraver working at 436 Montgomery St., seeking employment at a time in which his craft is disappearing. One folder includes transcript of letter.

Biographical / historical:

Born in Italy, Etienne Justet came to America and was naturalized in San Francisco in 1894. He worked as a wood engraver here, and from 1905 as a photo-engraver, using the name Stephen until 1904 and using Etienne thereafter.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center staff.
Date Prepared:
February 20, 1900
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

Stephen Justet letter, San Francisco . San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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