Scope and Contents
Researchers studying the Asher Benator Family Papers will gain insight into Sephardic Jews and the Jewish community in Atlanta, Georgia. The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject.
Dates
- 1932 - 2007
Creator
- Benator, Asher I., 1931-2013 (Person)
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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
Asher Isaac Benator was born in Atlanta on April 2, 1931. His father, Isaac Benatar (the spelling was later changed to Benator) emigrated from the Isle of Rhodes in 1914. He was forced to return to Europe because of an eye infection and stayed in France until the end of WWI, when he immigrated again, to Atlanta. Asher's father was in the shoe repair business and eventually owned two shops. The family was active in Or VeShalom Congregation. As a boy Asher became involved in boxing and eventually became a Golden Gloves champion. Asher attended Oglethorpe University for one year, and graduated from the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia (later known as Georgia State University). Following graduation he entered into the grocery trade. In 1953, Asher married Grace Levy (b. 1935). He later became a real estate developer in Atlanta. He passed away in Atlanta on June 29, 2013 at age 82.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Asher Benator, a native of Atlanta, was highly active in the Jewish community. His family papers include newspaper clippings, passports, publications, scrapbooks, and speeches.
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject.
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
Oversized material removed to Oversize Collection and photographs removed to Audio Visual Collection.
- B'nai B'rith Women Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Grocers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Jewish Community Center (Atlanta, Ga.) Subject Source: Local sources
- Jewish grocers Subject Source: Local sources
- Jewish veterans Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Asher Benator Family Papers, Mss 306
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jeremy Katz
- Date
- September, 2014
- 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
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
