Jacob M. Rothschild papers, 1933-1985 (bulk 1947-1973).

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Jacob M. Rothschild papers, 1933-1985 (bulk 1947-1973).

Correspondence, sermons, speeches and articles, clippings, printed and audiovisual materials, and memorabilia, relating to Rothschild's religious training, service as World War II military chaplain, activities as rabbi (1947-1973) of the Temple, Atlanta's leading Reform Judaism congregation, activities relating to Jewish life and institutions on the national scene, including involvement with Central Conference of American Rabbis and Union of American Hebrew Congregations, participation in the civil rights movement, and activities concerning school desegregation and racially-based violence towards black and Jewish institutions, particularly the bombing of the Atlanta Temple (1958). Correspondents include Ralph Abernathy, Jimmy Carter, Maurice Eisendrath, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Solomon B. Freehof, Roland Bertram Gittelson, Nelson Glueck, Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King, Jr., Ralph McGill, Jacob Rader Marcus, and Albert Vorspan.

13 linear ft.

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