born on 9 March 1899, +ca. 1990
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Memories of Marguerite Maillet:
" Stephen, born on March 9, 1899, began his studies at the high school in Reims. War and emigration led him to the college of Clamey in 1915, then to the high school of Henry IV. (Paris) In 1916 and finally at the High School of Tours in 1917 and part of 1918, he finished his preparation for the Central School when he was mobilized to the 8th Genius in Angoulème and sent on the front as a radio-sapper. The Armistice having intervened, he was part of the occupation troops of Alsace."
He was received at the Central School in 1920, he came out about 1922 and entered a company that was installing radios. He travelled: Norway, Lebanon. Like his brother René, he had several employers, advertised and he stayed long in a stationery company in Valencia (Sorgues?), from 1935 to 1945. After the war, he worked at the Ministry of Reconstruction, then as a teacher in Valencia. Married in 1930, he had five children, all married, and many grandchildren. He retired around 1959 and since his wife's death he has been divided between a small apartment in the center of Valencia and a large property nearby in Peaugres, on the foothills of the Massif Central: "La Bruyère" where he has practiced gardening. Since his death around 1990, the property has been sold.
Several letters written by Etienne Maillet were preserved, including those dating from the German occupation and liberation in 1944:
On June 16, 1938, by Sceaux, he wrote to Suzanne Rougier who had health problems.
In a letter of 11 December 41 to Suzanne, His wife, Marguerite, of course, talks about the supply issues in Valencia.
February 1, 42, still in the RougierMarguerite is still talking about their difficulties, complicated by the unemployment of Etienne.
March 13, 43, letter from Etienne aux Rougier
On June 23, 43, Etienne wrote again to the Rougier
8 January 44, new letter to the Rougier, with parts written by his children Yvon and Jackie to their cousins Fanny and Claudet.
June 26, 44, letter to theEtienne returns from Seals and gives news of the family at Seals, close to the bombings of stations and airfields.
17 August 44He wrote to his mother (who is in Seals and will be released on 26 August), and spoke about the bombing of Valencia.
The 7 September 44, and 12 September 44, still to his mother, he talks about the liberation of the region (around 7 September) and describes in detail his adventures at the time of liberation.
The 27 September 44,
He writes to his mother again, the courier now passing about normally between Valencia or Sorgues, and Seals.
Letter of 25 November 53 to his mother, on the occasion of the death of Uncle André Maillet
On 5 February 1986, one of the last letters of Etienne, addressed to Claude
Below photos of Etienne at different times, see also the pages 4831 for 1897-99, 4832 for 1900-1903, 4833 for 1904-1906, 4834 for 1907-10, 4835 for 1911-14
MA100 (details)-- Stephen around 1925
AM64 -(details)- Probably friends of Etienne and Marguerite:
Roger Lamouche, and his wife Nelly from the Ferriere and?
MA98 -(details)- Stephen, about 1925.
The years of war and post-war
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The Bruyère, the Rougier visiting Etienne, August 42
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At the Bruyère, at the Etienne Maillet in August 1942
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1942 Annie and Colette Maillet, 2 cousins, La Bruyère, August 42
Annie Maillet, now Annie of the Villeguerin, became a painter. Here are 2 of her works:
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Giverny, c2000, Oil
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drawing, 1995
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(details)At the Bruyère, at the Etienne Maillet
in August 1942, all children, from g to d: Jacques, Annie, Yvon, Colette, Michel, Fanny, Claude
Claire Maillet, 10 months to end 44 or beginning 45
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The Etienne Maillet's house in Peaugres, "La Bruyère"
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Marguerite Maillet, born Jeannin, Annonay, July 25, 1966
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Marguerite and Etienne Maillet, November 10, 1966
1972, death of Marguerite Maillet, born Jeannin
André and Etienne dressed in a Tandrée dress, Valencia 1945
X and Tandrea, Valencia 1945
Claire Maillet 13 August 45
Claire, seven 46