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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 August 2017 Issue of
the Straus Historical Society Newsletter
is Now Available!​

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This newsletter contains an article about the Lehman Connection: Sissie Straus (1879-1950) & Irving Lehman (1876-1945), as well as articles about L. Straus & Sons, The SHS Scholarship Program, The Virtual Museum of Public Service and The Exhibit 1917: How One Year Changed the World. Smaller articles include The SHS Digitization Project, Straus Presentations, and News from Friends of Straus Park.
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