Scope and Contents
Researchers examining the Meyer Kreisberg Family Papers will gain insight into Jewish life in Augusta, Georgia. The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- Creation: 1939 - 1991
Creator
- Kreisberg, Meyer, 1918-2011 (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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
Meyer (1918-2011) and Estelle Blum (1919-2007) Kreisberg of Augusta, Georgia were active members of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue. Estelle Kreisberg was also active in numerous Jewish organizations in Augusta including the Synagogue sisterhood (Daughters of Israel) and Hadassah.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Meyer and Estelle Kreisberg of Augusta, Georgia were active members of Adas Yeshurun Synagogue. Estelle Kriesberg was also active in numerous Jewish organizations in Augusta including the Synagogue sisterhood (Daughters of Israel) and Hadassah. The collection consists of records, including minutes from the Daughters of Israel and records from Hadassah in Augusta and the southeast region. Of special interest are the letters from Augusta Hadassah members who visited Israel in the early 1950s that describe their trips.
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.
- Title
- Meyer Kreisberg Family Papers, Mss 188
- 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
