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Murray Stein Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 132

Scope and Contents

Researchers studying the Murray Stein Family Papers will gain insight into Jewish life in Georgia. All material is arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each folder.

Dates

  • Creation: 1921 - 2002

Creator

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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

Dr. Murray, a native of Savannah, received his DDS from Northwestern University. He also attended Georgia School of Technology and the University of Georgia. During World War II, Dr. Stein served with the corps of engineers. He married Miss Louise Stock, from Rome, Georgia.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Murray Stein is a Rome, Georgia, dentist who married Louise Stock. The Stock family was among the earlier settlers to Rome. The collection consists of membership records from Rodeph Sholom Congregation, newspaper articles on various subjects including the history of Jewish life in Rome, and documents relating to the attempt of Casper Stock to bring his cousin Estera Fajga Syskind to America, 1939-1941.

Arrangement

All material is arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each folder.

Physical Location

The Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History, The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.

Title
Murray Stein Family Papers, Mss 132
Author
Sandra Berman
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Repository

Contact:
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700