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Straus Historical Society Website
The Straus Historical Society fosters educational activities with respect to the settlement of Jews in the United States and, in particular, the family of Lazarus and Sara Straus, their ancestors and their descendants. The focus of the Society's activities on the Straus Family is based on the family's involvement in government, commerce, and philanthropy.
The history of the Straus family is part of world history. It is written for the present. It provokes discussion, imagination and creation. It ties the present with the past and draws pathways to the future.
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The history of the Straus family is part of world history. It is written for the present. It provokes discussion, imagination and creation. It ties the present with the past and draws pathways to the future.
Read more about SHS...
The Straus Historical Society's trip to Georgia
The following slideshow contains photographs from the Straus Historical Society's trip to Georgia between October 31 and November 5. The photographs included were taken by Catherine Smith, Assistant to the Executive Director of SHS, and Harold Kurzman, the Great-Grandson of Isidor and Ida Straus and Board member of SHS. Harold was kind enough to join us in Georgia to represent the family and the Society at most of the events. For more information about this trip, please visit the Past Events Page.
Announcing the Publication of the August 2013 Newsletter!
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Announcing the publication of the August 2013 issue of the Straus Historical Society Newsletter. This issue contains articles about Isidor Straus's involvement in the Blockade Running during the Civil War, the last Battle of the Civil War: the Burning of Columbus, and a tribute to the late Oscar S. Straus II. Click the picture to the left to access the PDF version of the newsletter. Check out all of our past issues of the newsletters. Go to the Archives drop-down menu and click Newsletters |
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