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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Upcoming events for Friends of Straus Park: West 106th Street and Broadway, New York, NY 15th Annual Art in the Park A day-long celebration of art, music and food. Sunday, October 2 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Photo Credit: Margaret G. Kavanau

The most recent newsletter has been published and includes: Publication News: The Autobiography of Isidor Straus A Family Found: How I Found My Knoller Relatives Steering Committee's Survey Results, with comments from Joan Adler Read the newsletter online > The Straus Historical Society is pleased to offer two new e-mail addresses, both of which are shorter than info@straushistoricalsociety.org. You can now write to: info@straushistory.org or info@strausfamily.org E-mail written to either of these addresses will be delivered to our SHS mailbox seamlessly and will make it easier for you to correspond.