Abstract The Jewish Educational Loan Fund, Inc., originally provided funding for and orphanage in Atlanta. Over the years it provided funding for displaced European Jewish children and eventually interest-free loans to Jewish students in the Southeast. The records consist of general administrative files which include annual reports, legal papers and minutes; case files of residents of the Home and case files of European children brought to Atlanta under the auspices of the Jewish Children's Service...

Abstract The Jewish Educational Loan Fund, Inc., originally provided funding for and orphanage in Atlanta. Over the years it provided funding for displaced European Jewish children and eventually interest-free loans to Jewish students in the Southeast. The records consist of general administrative files which include annual reports, legal papers and minutes; case files of residents of the Home and case files of European children brought to Atlanta under the auspices of the Jewish Children's Service...

Abstract The Atlanta Jewish Federation was formally incorporated in 1967 and is the result of the merger of the Atlanta Federation for Jewish Social Service founded in 1905 as the Federation of Jewish Charities; the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Federation founded in 1936 as the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Fund; and the Atlanta Jewish Community Council founded in 1945. Over the years the Federation operated the majority of the social service functions within the Jewish community of Atlanta. The Jewish Federation...

Abstract The Atlanta Jewish Federation was formally incorporated in 1967 and is the result of the merger of the Atlanta Federation for Jewish Social Service founded in 1905 as the Federation of Jewish Charities; the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Federation founded in 1936 as the Atlanta Jewish Welfare Fund; and the Atlanta Jewish Community Council founded in 1945. Over the years the Federation operated the majority of the social service functions within the Jewish community of Atlanta. The records consist...

Abstract The Jewish Ladies Aid Society (JLAS) was founded on July 5, 1874 in Columbus, Georgia, by The Ladies Purim Association. These women decided to broaden the focus of their association which was up to now limited to an annual Purim ball, to include charity and benevolence within the Jewish community and throughout the City of Columbus. Originally named the Daughters of Israel, this newly formed organization would subsequently change its name to the Hebrew Benevolent Society, The Ladies Aid...

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Jewish National Fund was established more than 100 years ago by a small group of leaders, including Theodor Herzl. By purchasing plots of land, they hoped to establish the groundwork for the birth of our nation of Israel. JNF continues to make a commitment to the land and people in the 21st century. The records consists of four scrapbooks, 1969-1985, newsletters, and photos.

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The Jewish Progressive Club was established in 1913 by Russian Jews who felt unwelcome at the Standard Club that had been founded by German Jews in 1867. The records consist of meeting minutes, newsletters, and newspaper clippings. All material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject, and then chronologically within each folder. Researchers examining the Jewish Progressive Club Records will gain greater insight into the social life of the Jewish community in Atlanta.

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Scrapbooks of the Mack Frankel Post No. 112, Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.

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Nine Scrapbooks

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The collection includes two scrapbooks, containing correspondence, newspaper clippings and photographs pertaining to Jewish war Veterans Post 455 from 1966 to 1968.

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Joe Stock was a native of Rome, Georgia, a University of Georgia graduate where he was a varsity swimmer, a Korean War veteran, a small business owner, and community activist in LaFayette, Georgia. His papers include correspondence, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, material related to his swimming career, and material related to his small business, The Boston Store.

Abstract Joel Goldberg Family Papers, 1966-1973, consisting of three bound volumes of records relating to the merger of Rich's Inc. into Federated Department Stores, Inc., 1976; issues of "Rich Bits" and other publications relating to Rich's, speeches, three scrapbooks and loose newspaper clippings primarily relating to Joel Goldberg's activities as chairman and chief executive officer of Rich's Department Store in Atlanta and to his honorary degree, Doctor of Human Letters, honoris causa from...

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This foundation was founded in 1961 to distribute funds devoted exclusively to the causes of charity, education, and religion within the United States.

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Joseph Benjamin Jacobs (1887 – 1965) was born and educated in Atlanta, GA. He became a prominent businessman in the linen industry. The collection contains personal banking transactions, congratulation letters on the marriage of Joseph to Rose, general correspondence between the three brothers, most written to Joseph from Edward, legal proceedings to settle business difference and travel journals relating to Jacob family road trips to Florida.

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The Joseph Bach Family Papers constitute several generations of the Bach Family. It includes papers created by Joseph Bach and his wife Rosalie Bach, as well as their son Louis Bach and daughter Miriam Bach. The papers include certificates, high school memory books, newspaper clippings, and dance cards.

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Joseph Cuba (1909-1993) was a native Atlantan who spent a major portion of his life in service to the Jewish community of this city. The papers are composed primarily of personal correspondence, certificates, speeches, memorabilia, newspaper articles, and the records of the many Jewish organizations in which the family actively participated.

Abstract Researchers studying the Joseph E. Berman Papers will gain insight into Jewish life in Atlanta during the early 20th century. All material is arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder. Joseph E. Berman was City Council for the 4th Ward of the City of Atlanta from 1931-1935. He actively participated in the planning and implementation of improvements at Candler Field in Atlanta. The collection includes information on Candler field, newspaper clippings,...

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These papers were found in the stacks and not much is known about the creator and the family. The collection includes correspondence, German marks, and various files containing material from various family members.

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Joseph Goldberg was a Russian immigrant. He immigrated to America in 1908 and settled in Atlanta. He was an active member of the Jewish community. His papers include correspondence, certificates, and immigration documents.

Abstract Joseph Jacobs was raised in Jefferson, Georgia. After the war, he started a pharmaceutical company. His pharmacy at the Five Points location became the first place Coca Cola was served. The papers include records from the Jacobs Pharmacy Company such as issues of Jacobs' Monthly Magazine, 1914-1918. It also contains articles written and collected by Joseph Jacobs, as well as correspondence. Researchers examining the Joseph Jacobs Family Papers will gain greater insight into Jewish life in...

Abstract A native of Atlanta, Joseph K. Heyman became a prominent businessman and social figure in the community. The papers consist of publicity files and speeches given by Joseph Heyman on the state of the economy to organizations throughout Georgia, publicity files relating to his speaking commitments, records from boards and organization on which he served, correspondence and newspaper articles. Also contained in the collection are records from The Coca Cola Company, and a biography of Arthur...

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A native Georgian, Joseph Samuel Rosenberg was the president of Rosenberg Bros. Department Store established in 1898, by his father Jacob and two uncles, Abraham and Isaac. The collection consists of correspondence, certificates, newspaper clippings, and resolutions relating to life of careers of three generations of Rosenbergs, Jacob (Jake), and Ralph.

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This collection consists of a scrapbook created by Josephine Hirsch during her senior year at Savannah High School in 1922. It includes autographs, autobiographical inscriptions, clippings, calling cards, photographs, programs, dance cards, and other ephemera.

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A native Atlantan, Joel M. Feldman earned his law degrees from Emory University and serves as a Magistrate Judge, United States District Court Northern District of Georgia. His papers include case files, correspondence, biographical information, appointment books, settlement conferences, and court martial case records.

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Researchers studying the Joel Fryer Papers will gain insight into the life of the first Jewish Superior Court Judge in the State of Georgia. Papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronological order within each file

Abstract The Esserman family settled in Rome, Georgia, in the early 1890s. Jule and Rose were involved in the Jewish community and the wider community of Rome. Of special interest in this collection are the personal stories, and history of Rose Esserman Levin while growing up in Rome. The collection includes a brief history into the life of the Esserman Family, how Esserman & Co. became a successful clothing business and their many contributions to the community. One can also get a brief look...

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Dr. Julius E. Sommerfield achieved success in both the Atlanta Jewish community and the general community. He was chief of staff at the Morris Hirsch Clinic and the Atlanta Tuberculosis Association. He was also on staff at Piedmont Hospital and had privileges at Grady Hospital. The papers consist of correspondence, autograph books, newspaper articles relating to Margaret Mitchell and Gone With The Wind, postcards, and yearbooks from Tech High School.

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Julius L. Tenenbaum was a World War I veteran who established Tenenbaum Brothers, a wholesale distributor. The papers consist of memorabilia from Boys' High School, the Mayfair Club, and Tenenbaum Brothers.

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Katherine and Jacob Greenfield Hebrew Academy of Atlanta, Inc., was the first Jewish day school in Atlanta. It was established in 1953. Its records include anniversary books, scrapbook, 1953-1960, and photocopies of minutes.

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Documents, invitations, and announcements relating to Kaye and Don Kole of Savannah, Georgia, and Kaye Kole’s book The Minis Family in Georgia.