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Betsy Teplis Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 263

Scope and Contents

The materials in this collection consist mainly of material for the Jewish Descendant’s Research Project to locate family descendants of Jews buried in Historic Oakland Cemetery. This collection also contains records from Betsy Teplis high school years which includes her diploma and memorabilia form social engagements in Atlanta from 1941 – 1943.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910 - 2004

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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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

Betsy Teplis spearheaded a project to raise money to restore Jewish graves at the historic downtown cemetery.

Extent

1.4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Betsy Teplis spearheaded a project to raise money to restore Jewish graves at the historic downtown cemetery. Last year, the group held a rededication of the area with more than 100 people.

Arrangement

All material is 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.

Separated Materials

Photographs removed to visual arts collection.

Title
Betsy Teplis Family Papers, Mss 263
Status
Completed
Author
Demece Harvey
Date
November 2013
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