Maxine and Jacob Goldstein Family Papers

Abe Goldstein came to America in 1910 as a young man and found his way to Milledgeville, Georgia, as a peddler and soon established Goldstein Department Store. At first it was just a small store operated by himself and his wife, Cecilia Orenstein. They had three children, one daughter and two sons. Their son, Jacob Goldstein, was born in 1923 and after serving with distinction in World War II, he came back with his brothers to help run the store. The name of the store soon changed to C. Goldstein & Sons, Inc. Jacob went on to be a founding member of the Federal First Savings and Loan Bank. When community programs were being launched in Milledgeville, Jacob Goldstein was in the forefront and served as the president of the Kiwanis, the Jaycees, and the GMC Alumni Association. He also was instrumental in establishing the first Jewish Congregation in Milledgeville and served as the patriarch of the Jewish community. He and his wife, Maxine, were extremely active in the Democratic National Conventions. Maxine is often referred to as the “hat lady” for the lavish hats she wore to the conventions.