Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the Abraham N. Davidson Family Papers will gain insight into a Jewish-owned business in Georgia. The records are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- 1918 - 1976
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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
Abraham N. Davidson was born in Cochran, Georgia, the son of Julius and Ida Davidson. Julius immigrated to the United States from Poland in the early 1900s and established Davidson's, a dry goods company, in Cochran in 1926. Following the death of Julius in 1952, the store was taken over by Abraham, known throughout the community as "Abie." The store carried clothing for the entire family and was a landmark in Cochran until it closed in 1993.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Polish immigrants, the Davidson family operated a prominent store in Cochran, Georgia, for much of the 20th century. The collection consists of photocopies of newspaper articles about the Davidson family; the naturalization certificate of Julius Davidson, 1918; the partnership agreement between Abraham Nathan Davidson and Julius Davidson, 1950; and correspondence between Abraham Davidson and his future wife Ida Radetsky of Savannah.
Arrangement
The records 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.
- Cochran (Ga.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Department stores Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Family-owned business enterprises Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Jewish businesspeople Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Jews -- Georgia Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Abraham N. Davidson Family Papers, Mss 228
- Status
- Completed
- 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
