Tobias Geffen, papers undated, 1884-1985

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Tobias Geffen, papers undated, 1884-1985

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Contains the surviving papers of Rabbi Tobias Geffen who served as a rabbi in New York City (1904-1907), Canton, Ohio (1907-1910), and Atlanta, Georgia (1910-1970). Includes extensive correspondence with members of his family, autobiographies in Yiddish and English (several versions) and other material relating to his personal life.

17.7 linear feet (32 manuscript boxes, 1 oversized box, 1 oversized folder)

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American Jewish Historical Society

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Geffen, Tobias, 1870-1970

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Tobias Geffen (1870-1970), rabbi and author, was rabbi of Congregation Shaerith Israel in Atlanta (1911- ). From the description of Tobias Geffen papers, 1923-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863179 Tobias Geffen (1870-1970) Tobias Geffen was born on August 1, 1870. He was an American Orthodox rabbi. He served as the leader of Congregation Shearith Israel in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1910 to 1970. Geffen is widely-known for his 1935 decision that...

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Geffen family

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