Scope and Contents
Researchers examining these papers can gain insight into two pioneer Atlanta Jewish families, as well as Jewish life in the southern United States during the late 19th century and 20th century. All material is arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Dates
- Creation: 1872 - 1978
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Copyright
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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
Oscar Strauss, Jr. was the son of Oscar Strauss, Sr. and Rubye Rich. His grandfather was Emmanuel Rich, one of the founders of Rich’s Department Store. He was born in Atlanta and educated at Marist and the School of Business Administration of New York University. He also attended Emory University. He was a director of the C&S Bank and the founder, president, and lifetime member of the Atlanta Advertising Club. He was executive vice-president of Rich’s, Inc., and director of the regional office. He passed away on January 11th, 1981.
Extent
0.4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Oscar Strauss married Rubye Rich, the sister of the founders of Rich’s Department Store. The collection contains material relating to the lives of these two pioneer Atlanta families such as correspondence, genealogical information, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and memorabilia.
Arrangement
All material is arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically within each folder.
Separated Materials
Photographs removed to visual arts collection.
Creator
Oscar Strauss Jr. Family
Processing Information
Processed by Sandra Berman. Entered into ArchivesSpace by Ericka Dudley. Additional revisions by Lindsay Resnick.
- Title
- Oscar Strauss, Jr. Family Papers, Mss 15
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Sandra Berman
- 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
