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<p>[QUOTE="Roaring20s, post: 4513575, member: 17270"]I have asked a couple of dealers if they have any leads or information to share. While awaiting replies, search continues.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 1930 Census has over 2800 Beauchamps, the following man, Damase, showed-up on the last few pages. The second half of the entry shows his occupation and industry in Los Angeles ...</p><p>[ATTACH=full]396689[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]396690[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>I had to look up the description for engrosser. A calligrapher, one who letters formal documents, for example diplomas, testimonials, charters, citations, and appointments, using pen and ink. May also design and cut script and display type faces for reproduction purposes. When designing and rendering borders, scrollwork, and initial letters for book or page, may also be designated Illuminator.</p><p><br /></p><p>He seems to be a freelancer by the code "O" in row 27. "O" = Working on own account.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Roaring20s, post: 4513575, member: 17270"]I have asked a couple of dealers if they have any leads or information to share. While awaiting replies, search continues. The 1930 Census has over 2800 Beauchamps, the following man, Damase, showed-up on the last few pages. The second half of the entry shows his occupation and industry in Los Angeles ... [ATTACH=full]396689[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]396690[/ATTACH] I had to look up the description for engrosser. A calligrapher, one who letters formal documents, for example diplomas, testimonials, charters, citations, and appointments, using pen and ink. May also design and cut script and display type faces for reproduction purposes. When designing and rendering borders, scrollwork, and initial letters for book or page, may also be designated Illuminator. He seems to be a freelancer by the code "O" in row 27. "O" = Working on own account.[/QUOTE]
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