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Martin Altbaum - Oral Interview Transcription; Photo: Altbaum's Deli; Obituary, 1949, 2003 - 2005

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Dates

  • Creation: 1949
  • Creation: 2003 - 2005

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (One records carton)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Materials Specific Details

Martin (Marty) Altbaum (1940-2005) came to San Diego in 1949 with his parents, William and Rachel. They owned Altbaum's Deli on the corner of 48th St and El Cajon Blvd. Marty was an avid coin collector and eventually he started Coin Mart Jewelry in North Park and later moved the store to Chula Vista. He had several other businesses and was very active in the community, starting his own cable company to bring cable TV to the South Bay. His collection includes a transcription of his oral interview (2003), a photo of Altbaum's Deli, and his obituary.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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