Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the Jack Cohen Family Papers will gain insight into Jewish servicemen and Jewish social life in Atlanta during the mid-20th century. All material is arranged in alphabetical order and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1921 - 1956
Biographical / Historical
Jack Martin Cohen (1923-2013) was the son of Abe Cohen (1891-1942) and Rae Russ. He was born in Atlanta and graduated from Boys High School in 1942. He served in the India-Burma Theater during World War II. In 1947, he married his wife Sylvia Yvonne Stein (1927-1989( at the Mayfair Club.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Jack Martin Cohen was a native Atlantan. He graduated from high school in 1942 and served in World War II. His papers consist of an autograph book, invitations, certificate from the Mayfair Club, and military documents.
Arrangement
All material is arranged in alphabetical order and chronologically within each folder.
Geographic
- Title
- Jack Cohen Family Papers, Mss 48
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Erin L Wright
- Date
- June 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Repository
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
