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Summary/Abstract:  An immigrant from Lithuania, Morris Jacobson was a prominent businessman and civic leader in Waycross, Georgia. His papers include records from Jewish organizations and the family business in Waycross, newspaper clippings, writings, and a scrapbook.

Quantity/Physical Description: .4 linear feet

Language(s):  English

Repository:  The Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History, The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.

Restrictions on Access:  There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.

Restrictions on Use:  Copyright restrictions may apply.  Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright.  Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation:  Box #, Folder #, Mss 229, Morris Jacobson Family Papers, The Cuba Family Archives for Southern Jewish History, The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, 1440 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30309.

Arrangement: The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.

Biographical/Historical Note:  Mr. Jacobson was a Lithuanian who settled in Waycross, Georgia, in 1923. He founded and operated Jacobson Department Store. He was highly active in the Jewish community in Waycross. He was past president and member of the board of trustees of the center and member of B’nai B’rith. He was also heavily involved in civic life as a member of the Kiwanis Club, a veteran of World War I and member of the Post 10 of the American Legion, the VFW, the Waycross Elk’s Club and the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce. He also created the Morris Jacobson Brotherhood Award, which was presented annually to an outstanding citizen of Waycross.

Scope and Content:  Researchers studying the Morris Jacobson Family Papers will gain insight into immigration and Jewish life in a small town in Georgia. The papers are arranged in alphabetical order by subject and chronologically within each folder.

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