"The Genes of Jeans" at the SLT Library

"The Genes of Jeans" Join the Friends of the Library as genealogst Kathleen P. Clemence presents J.W. and AnnieDavis: Their Riveting Lives. As the well-known inventor of riveted work pants, much has been written about Jacob William “JW” Davis, some fact and some fiction. The fact that the world’s favorite item of clothing was invented and patented in Reno by him is unknown to most locals and denim fans worldwide…but not for long. Having followed numerous paper trails, Clemence will present the true story of Davis and his family, based on documented evidence. Weaving the intricate threads of Davis’ compelling life story, Clemence will discuss his journey from Russia through the Canadian wilderness and on to the American West, as well as his many business ventures along the way. Details will include his intriguing family history, including his marriage to Annie Packscher, who may be the missing link in this story that changed the future of the fashion industry. This, of course, begs the question: Who really wore the pants in the Davis family? This will be an intriguing history lesson. Free and open to all.

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