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Joseph Goldberg Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 043

Scope and Contents

Researchers studying the papers of Joseph Goldberg will gain insight into the immigration process and the immigration experience. All material is arranged in alphabetical order and chronologically within each folder.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1896 - 1946

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Goldberg was born in Russia in 1888. He immigrated to the US in 1908 and settled in Atlanta, Ga. In 1914, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. Joseph Goldberg married Sarah Levitt in approximately 1909. He was a member of the Jewish Progressive Club and of Ahavath Achim Congregation. He died at the age of 50 in 1938.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Joseph Goldberg was a Russian immigrant. He immigrated to America in 1908 and settled in Atlanta. He was an active member of the Jewish community. His papers include correspondence, certificates, and immigration documents.

Arrangement

All material is arranged in alphabetical order and chronologically within each folder.

Separated Materials

Photographs removed to visual arts collection, oversized material removed to oversized collection, and artifact removed to artifact collection.

Title
Joseph Goldberg Family Papers, Mss 43
Status
Completed
Author
Erin L Wright
Date
June 2019
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:
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