Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the peddler and clothing industry can gain insight into the Jewish merchant business in Georgia. The collection is organized in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- Creation: 1924 - 1972
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Biographical / Historical
Cohen’s of Alma Department Store began in a special wagon drawn by a large Belgium horse in 1920. Mr. Cohen peddled a wagon full of merchandise such as shoes, sewing materials and notions. In 1924, he purchased his first store. Located in the heart of downtown Alma, Georgia, Cohen's of Alma is a family department store dedicated to serving the needs of its loyal patrons. “No matter what, you can always count on Cohen's to deliver quality products and service with a smile.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Nathan Cohen emigrated from Poland to the United States in 1913 and moved to South Georgia working as a peddler. In 1924 he opened Cohen’s of Alma. He retired in 1957 and assumed numerous civic responsibilities throughout the community. He was elected Mayor of Alma in 1961 and later named Citizen of the Year by the Lions Club and Board of Trade. The papers include records from Cohen’s of Alma Department Store and correspondence relating to the election of Nathan Cohen as Mayor of Alma, Georgia, 1961.
Arrangement
All material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
- Title
- Nathan Cohen Family Papers, Mss 102
- Status
- Completed
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Repository
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
