Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the Elisa Weilmann Mayer Family Papers will gain insight into immigration and early Jewish life in Atlanta, Georgia. he papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- Creation: 1867 - 2000
Creator
- Mayer, Elisa Weilmann, 1829-1902 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Biographical / Historical
Elisa Weilmann Mayer was born in German in 1829. At the age of 18, Elisa immigrated to the United States to become the wife of David Mayer. She was a leading citizen of Atlanta and a president of the Grandmothers Club.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Elisa Weilmann Mayer was born in German in 1829. At the age of 18, Elisa immigrated to the United States to become the wife of David Mayer. She was a leading citizen of Atlanta and a president of the Grandmothers Club. The collection consists of a scrapbook and loose items found in the scrapbook compiled by Elisa Weilmann Mayer. Of special interest is a letter from Morris Mayer to his mother Elisa in 1867 in which he discusses his recovery from an accidental gunshot wound.
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in alphabetical order 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.
Geographic
- Title
- Elisa Weilmann Mayer Family Papers
- 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
