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Jews -- Georgia -- Rome

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Joe Stock Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 310
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1902 - 2002

Jule and Rose Esserman Levin Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 162
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...
Dates: 1920 - 2002