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Dr. Irving Greenberg Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 199

Scope and Contents

Researchers studying the Irving Greenberg Family Papers will gain insight into Jewish involvement in the medical field and the Red Cross. All material is arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each folder.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948 - 1984

Creator

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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

Irving Greenberg was born on February 2, 1911. His family moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1913 and he received his education through the Atlanta Public School system. He continued his education at Emory University where he received a bachelor’s degree in 1932 and a medical degree in 1935. He served oversees in the European Theatre during World War II. He opened a private practice in Atlanta and retired from it in 1988. He continued to serve as the Medical Director of the Metro Home Health Services from 1975-1995. He died at the age of 95 in Atlanta on August 13, 2006.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Records from the President's Committee to Study The Red Cross Blood Program, on which Dr. Irving Greenberg served, 1952.

Arrangement

All material is arranged alphabetically 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
Dr. Irving Greenberg Family Papers, Mss 199
Status
Completed
Author
Sandra Berman
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:
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700