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Clarice Geigerman Woodruff Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 219

Scope and Contents

Researchers studying the Clarice Geigerman Woodruff Papers will gain insight into the arts in Atlanta, Georgia. The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.

Dates

  • Creation: 1964 - 1990

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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

Clarice Furchgott Geigerman Woodruff was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1917. In 1941 she married Henry David Geigerman Jr. and moved to Atlanta where she made a career writing for the "Southern Israelite Magazine." Her by-line can be seen on articles throughout the 1950s and 1960s. In later years she also wrote a regular column about people and social events for the "Jewish Georgian." Clarice later married Bruce Woodruff. She was active in the Atlanta arts scene and was a member of the Atlanta Symphony Guild and the Atlanta Music Club. She was also an advisor and extra in "Driving Miss Daisy" a film written by Alfred Uhry.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Clarice Geigerman Woodruff was active in the arts in Atlanta, Georgia. The collection consists of the script used by Clarice from "Driving Miss Daisy," newspaper articles, and invitations, programs and flyers from the many arts related organizations in which she was involved.

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
Clarice Geigerman Woodruff Papers, Mss 219
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

Contact:
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700