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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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Strauses and the Arts eBook
​Now Available!
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Strauses and the Arts became a reality because of a growing recognition that a disproportionate number of Straus family members are artists or, in some manner, involved in the arts. 

Presented in this eBook are articles about thirty artistic Strauses. We conducted interviews and wrote articles based on their responses to our questions about their artistic interests and activities. Each article is accompanied by a head shot of the artist and several images of their work. We interviewed painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, a professor of music theory and patrons of the arts. 
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Strauses and the Arts allows us to explore the many ways in which art can be expressed while showcasing the talents of the Straus family.

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