| Part One of The Lehman Trilogy highlights the successful rise of the Lehman family from Montgomery, Alabama, to New York City, reflecting broader narratives of southern Jewish families involved in the cotton industry. This discussion explores the integration of Jewish migrants into the cotton market, their significant contributions to cotton production and processing, and their influence in social and civic realms. Additionally, it examines the impact of cotton industry changes on Jewish communities in the rural South and addresses the historical context of Jewish relationships to race and racism in the United States. |
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