Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the Sam Glass Family Papers will gain insight into the Zionist movement in Atlanta, Georgia. The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1913 - 1978
Creator
- Glass, Sam, 1917-2002 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Samuel Glass was born Szymon Glaz on February 17, 1917 in what is now Voznesansk, Ukraine. He came to Atlanta as a child and graduated from Boys' High School in 1938. He was married to Florence Levine Glass (1918-2014), an Atlanta native. He later graduated from Atlanta Law School but decided to open the Star Shoe Store on Whitehall Street in Atlanta instead of practicing law. He owned the store until 1978. After his retirement, he made a hobby of "flipping" houses in the Atlanta area and also became part owner of numerous fast food restaurants. Sam and Florence were lifelong members of Ahavath Achim Synagogue. They later moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to live out their sunset years, where they were active in many community organizations. Sam Glass died in Fort Lauderdale on November 17, 2002 at the age of 85.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Sam Glass was active in the Zionist movement in Atlanta, Georgia. The papers primarily reflect upon the Zionist interest and activities and consist of correspondence, programs, and newspaper articles.
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Separated Materials
Some issues of the Southern Israelite removed to newspaper collection.
- Title
- Sam Glass Family Papers, Mss 041
- 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
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
