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Congregation B’nai B’rith Jacob (Savannah, Ga.) Records
Collection
Identifier: Mss 343
Abstract
Financial records, correspondence, marketing materials, and meeting minutes created by and relating to Congregation B’nai B’rith Jacob (B.B.J.), an orthodox synagogue in Savannah, Georgia.
Dates:
1879 - 1996
Found in:
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
David Geffen Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 252
Abstract
The Geffen Family played a significant role in the Jewish spiritual life in Atlanta during the 20th century. The papers include certificates, calendars, correspondence, invitations, receipts, and writings.
Dates:
1906 - 2005
Found in:
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
Harry Weissman Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 416
Abstract
This collection contains various papers from the Weissman and Kachinski (Krevchunski) families, originally from Austria-Hungary and Ukraine respectively. Included are authored writings of Harry Weissman, extensive paperwork pertaining to Harry Weissman’s time as a farm manager in the US Penitentiary in Panthersville, GA, newspaper articles, records pertaining to the National Farm School, and correspondence that is professional on subjects of farming and animal husbandry, as well as with family...
Dates:
1819 - 2010
Found in:
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
Jacob Elsas Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 137
Abstract
Jacob Elsas (1842-1932) was the founder of Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills in Atlanta, Georgia. At one time the mill was the largest employer in Atlanta. Papers consist of a personal letter copy book and obituaries of Jacob Elsas founder and owner of Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills, and over 600 letter copies of outgoing correspondence between Jacob Elsas and his business associates and family. Of special interest are: ALS Jacob Elsas to Col. E.C. Hyatt, July 17, 1899 regarding Jewish attendance at...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1888 - 1932
Found in:
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
Miriam Strickman Levitas papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss 429
Abstract
The Levitas Family became known in Atlanta through a variety of activities and occupations. These papers contain letters from L.J. Levitas to his son Ted, beginning when Ted was born in 1924 and continuing until his marriage to Earlyne Shankerman in 1953, letters from Reva to Miriam Strickman Levitas while Reva was in Israel, as well as historical books and newspaper articles...
Dates:
1913 - 2019
Found in:
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
Savannah Jewish Archives Vertical Files
Collection
Identifier: Mss 374
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed entirely of small collections within the Savannah Jewish Archives. It is arranged in alphabetical order by folder title.
Dates:
1873 - 2008
Found in:
William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
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