Stephen Justet letter, San Francisco
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Title: Stephen Justet letter, San Francisco
Dates: February 20, 1900
Collection Number: SFH 188
Creator/Collector:
Justet, Stephen
Extent: 2 folders
Repository:
San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco History Center
San Francisco, California 94102
Abstract: Letter from a San Francisco deaf-mute to unknown recipient, seeking a position.
Language of Material: English
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Biography/Administrative History
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.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Wood engravers--California--San Francisco
Deaf--California--San Francisco
Italian Americans--California--San Francisco
San Francisco (Calif.)--Social conditions--19th century.