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Straus Historical Society Website
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...
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of SHS
October 7, 2018
Center for Jewish History, NYC
October 7, 2018
Center for Jewish History, NYC
In October of 1998, the Straus Historical Society was officially granted 501(c)(3) nonprofit status by the IRS. Since then, SHS has grown and taken on countless projects, including the reorganization and digitization of the family archives, publication of many books, issuance of the bi-annual newsletter, creation of artistic family trees, awarding a Straus Scholarship, presentations and providing co-sponsorship of events, and much more. To thank our supporters, we are excited to celebrate twenty years of growth and expansion of our projects and programs with an event on Sunday, October 7th at The Center for Jewish History in New York City.
Co-sponsored by the Straus Historical Society, Leo Baeck Institute, and the American Jewish Historical Society, this anniversary celebration will feature the display of artifacts from all three co-sponsoring organizations, several fascinating presentations, an expert panel of speakers and the introduction of Rachel King, our Straus Scholarship recipient. Family members and historians will be available to answer your questions about Straus family history and the history of the Society.
Co-sponsored by the Straus Historical Society, Leo Baeck Institute, and the American Jewish Historical Society, this anniversary celebration will feature the display of artifacts from all three co-sponsoring organizations, several fascinating presentations, an expert panel of speakers and the introduction of Rachel King, our Straus Scholarship recipient. Family members and historians will be available to answer your questions about Straus family history and the history of the Society.
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