Lynn Downey will present a lecture and slide show on the life of one of San Francisco's most famous citizens: Levi Strauss. Strauss' early years in Bavaria and New York leads off the lecture afollowed by his life, career, and contributions to San Francisco history, culture, and politics and how he and a Reno, Nevada tailor invented the first blue jeans.
Lynn Downey will present a lecture and slide show on the life of one of San Francisco's most famous citizens: Levi Strauss. Strauss' early years in Bavaria and New York leads off the lecture afollowed by his life, career, and contributions to San Francisco history, culture, and politics and how he and a Reno, Nevada tailor invented the first blue jeans.
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