Jewish politicians

A German immigrant, Louis Cohen was elected mayor of Sandersville in 1887 and served several terms. The papers consist of certificates from the Banking House of Louis Cohen, family genealogical materials, a scrapbook completed by Louis Cohen, the recipe book of Henrietta Happ, family bibles containing additional genealogical records, and correspondence from Cohen and Happ family members.

Maurice Friedman was mayor of Sandersville, Georgia in the late 1950s and into the early 1960s. The papers consists of correspondence, newspaper articles, and business records including minutes.

A native of Atlanta, Robert J. (Bob) Lipshutz was a senior partner in the Atlanta law firm of Lipshutz, Greenblatt & King and had an active career in the practice of law and in public service to his country, state and community. He even served as Legal Counsel for President Jimmy Carter. The papers include biographies, writings, correspondence, and a scrapbook.

Sidney Marcus was a native Atlantan and a prominent politician. His papers include certificates, correspondence, newspaper clippings, political memorabilia, and programs.

Miscellaneous records from Ambassador William B. Schwartz, Jr.'s tenure as United States Ambassador to the Bahamas during President Jimmy Carter's administration.