Louis Geffen papers, 1927-1995.

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Louis Geffen papers, 1927-1995.

The Louis Geffen papers consist of correspondence between family and friends, especially his wife, Anna; materials relating to the Emory University Class of 1923, law school notebooks from Columbia University; photographs, manuals, memorabilia, correspondence from his service with the 310th Military Government Group, 3rd Army, and as Chief prosecutor at the Yokohama war crimes trials during World War II; law files; and collected printed materials.

56 linear ft. : (in 56 boxes, 2 OP)

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Geffen, Anna.

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Emory university

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The Baccalaureate service is an inter-religious ceremony for all graduating Emory University students receiving bachelor's degrees and consists of prayers, music, and an address by the Emory University President. The Commencement ceremony includes all Emory University graduates and consists of an address by the commencement speaker, the conferral of honorary degrees and awards, and the conferral of degrees en masse. From the description of Emory University Baccalaureate and Commencem...

United States. Army. Military Government Group, 310th.

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Geffen, Louis, 1904-

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Louis Geffen (1904- ), son of Tobias Geffen, lawyer, attended Emory University and Columbia University, then practiced law in Atlanta (1927-?). He also served as chief prosecutor at the Yokohama war crimes trials (1947-?) during his duty with the 310th Military Government Group, 3rd Army. From the description of Louis Geffen papers, 1927-1995. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 173863180 ...

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...