Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the Herman Shmerling Family Papers will gain insight into a Jewish owned business in Augusta, Georgia. The papers are arranged in chronological order.
Dates
- Creation: 1927 - 1928
Creator
- Shmerling, Herman, 1878-1955 (Person)
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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
Born in Russia, Herman Shmerling immigrated to the United States and settled in Augusta, Georgia in 1915. He entered the jewelry business four years later and maintained a store at 910 Broad Street from that time on. He was a member of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, B’nai B’rith, the Elks, Masons, and the Shriners. He was also a member of the Augusta Chamber of Commerce, the Merchants Association and the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He and his wife, the former Mollie Sawilowsky, had a son and two daughters. He passed away on November 11, 1955.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Herman Shmerling was the owner of H. Shmerling, a jewelry store located on Broad Street in Augusta, Georgia. The collection consists of correspondence primarily relating to payments, credit and orders.
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order.
Geographic
Occupation
Topical
- Title
- Herman Shmerling Family Papers, Mss 150
- Status
- Completed
- 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
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
