Savannah Jewish Archives Pamphlet Collection
Collection
Identifier: Mss 385
Scope and Contents
Researchers examining the Savannah Jewish Archives Pamphlet Collection will gain historical insight into the social and religious lives of the Savannah Jewish Community. This collection presents a rich overview of Jewish life in Savannah as presented in newsletters, journals, pamphlets, yearbooks and directories.
Dates
- 1880 - 2001
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Restrictions on 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 Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.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
This collection was created by the Savannah Jewish Archives during their association with the Georgia Historical Society. The collection includes miscellaneous programs, directories and journals published by various organizations in Savannah, including Congregations Agudath Achim, B’nai B’rith Jacob, and Mickve Israel; the Jewish Educational Alliance and Jewish-owned businesses including Solomon Drugs and local schools. Notable manuscripts include The Sheftall Diaries: Vital Records of Savannah Jewry and An American, A Sailor and A Jew: The Life and Career of Commodore Uriah Phillips Levy, USN (1792-1862).
Extent
1.2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection was created by the Savannah Jewish Archives during their association with the Georgia Historical Society. The collection includes miscellaneous programs, directories and journals published by multiple Jewish organizations in Savannah.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in chronological order
Custodial History
The Savannah Jewish Archives Pamphlet Collection is part of the Savannah Jewish Archives that were transferred from the Georgia Historical Society to the Breman Museum in 2015.
- Jews -- Georgia Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Jews -- Georgia -- Savannah Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Jews -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Savannah Jewish Archives Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Savannah Jewish Archives Pamphlet Collection, Mss 385
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lindsay Resnick
- Date
- 2016
- 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
1440 Spring St. NW
Atlanta Georgia 30309 United States
678-222-3700
