Elliot Serotta collection on the Augusta Jewish community

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: ARCHS-062

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection is comprised of several manuscripts by Elliott Serotta that document the history of the Jewish community in the Augusta area and the Jewish Community Center in celebration of its Bar-Mitzvah. The manuscripts primarily consist of articles written for various newspapers throughout the Southern United States, Speeches, and general writings for commemorative events for the Jewish community in Augustas.

Dates

Created: 1902-1971
Acquired: 05/21/1971

Conditions Governing Access

No current access restrictions on this collection. Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research purposes only. Materials within the collection are subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Augusta, Georgia — Jewish settlement in Augusta began in the early nineteenth century, with the first recorded Jewish resident arriving in 1802. A formal community was established in 1846 with the founding of Congregation B’nai Israel, one of Georgia’s earliest Jewish congregations. Over time, additional institutions were formed, including Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, benevolent societies, and communal organizations that supported religious, educational, and social life. In the twentieth century, the Jewish Community Center of Augusta became a central gathering place for cultural and civic engagement. Jewish life in Augusta continues into the twenty-first century through active congregations and institutions such as the Augusta Jewish Museum, reflecting a longstanding and evolving presence in the region.