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Sheftall, Sheftall, 1762-1849

 Person

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Congregation Mikve Israel (Savannah, Ga.) Collection

 Collection — Consolidated Box I4, Folder: Collection I-277
Identifier: I-277
Abstract

The collection consists of transcripts from the records of the congregation, 1790-1791; a copy of an 1849 statute of the State of Georgia relating to the congregation; and several publications and newspaper clippings on the history of the congregation. The transcripts also record important dates in the history of the congregation from 1733 to 1904.

Dates: undated, 1849, 1973-1983

Papers of Hannah Ruth London

 Collection
Identifier: P-347
Abstract

Collection contains research notes and writings relating to London's works on early American Jewish portraits, miniatures, and silhouettes; this includes family histories of the subjects of the artwork, biographical information on the artists, and information about the works themselves. Also includes items relating to London's personal life, such as her genealogy and a notebook of letters written by her son Robert who was killed in action in World War II during his service in the army; notes, manuscripts, and published and unpublished articles and poetry; art catalogs; legal documents; lantern slides; photographs; correspondence; newspaper clippings; genealogical charts; handwritten sheet music; military medals; sound recordings; a theater program; and a scrapbook.

Dates: 1919-1990; Majority of material found within 1923 - 1980

Mordecai Sheftall papers

 Collection
Identifier: P-12
Abstract

The Mordecai Sheftall collection consists of the family papers and business records of the American Revolution patriot, Mordecai Sheftall, and the Sheftall family of Savannah, Georgia from 1761-1873. This collection includes a American Revolution provision returns (1777-1778), and correspondence for the Continental Army and Navy of Georgia and South Carolina. The collection also includes an original Works Progress Administration Guide to the materials.

Dates: undated, 1761-1867, 1873, 1932, 1941; Majority of material found within 1977 - 1978

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Correspondence 2
Art -- Catalogs 1
Articles 1
Boston (Mass.) 1
Bronze Star Medal (U.S.) 1