Rosen family papers
Collection Overview
The collection contains assorted family photographs, correspondence, clippings, newspaper photocopies, and ephemera documenting the Rosen family’s history. Of special focus is the life and work of Sylvan Lewenthal Rosen (1913-1996), former Georgetown mayor (1948-1961) and prominent local attorney. Also included are various genealogical records related to the Rosen family.
Dates
- Creation: 1938-2015
Creator
Language of Material
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection has been minimally processed, but is open for research.
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Biographical Note
The Rosen family moved to Georgetown, South Carolina, at the turn of the twentieth century. Members of the family opened their first business in Georgetown in 1911. Brothers Sylvan and Meyer Rosen, who grew up in Georgetown, founded their law firm Rosen & Rosen following the end of World War II. Sylvan Rosen served as Mayor of Georgetown from 1948 to 1961. In 1995, a bridge spanning the Sampit River was named in honor of Sylvan’s service to his community.
Extent
0.5 linear feet (1 document box)
Collection Arrangement
Materials are described at the box level.
Acquisitions Information
Materials were donated in 2015 by Benedict Rosen.
Processing Information
Processed by Lauren McCarter, February 2022.
Source
- Rosen, Benedict (Donor, Person)
Subject
- Rosen family (Family)
- Rosen, Sylvan Lewenthal, 1913-1996 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Rosen Family Papers, 1938-2015
- Author
- Processed by: Lauren McCarter; finding aid created by: Lauren McCarter
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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