Letter from the Chairman
Over the past two years, our world has seen unprecedented upheaval and change. In spite of this new “normal,” one thing has not changed: the commitment of SHS to research, document, preserve, and educate regarding the history of the Straus family. I want to take this opportunity to let you know of a few of our accomplishments during this unusual year: accomplishments made possible because of your support. 

Educational Grants in Public Policy
In 2017, SHS established the Straus Historical Society Scholarship Program to support the continuing education of students whose professional objective is advancement in the field of public service. The Program reflects the Straus family’s long and honored history of public service and philanthropy. In 2021, we were able to award four scholarships. This was made possible because of your support.
 
Archiving Work Continues
Catherine and Joan have been editing and preparing several collections and cataloging new acquisitions. The Archive Committee has been meeting regularly to ensure the proper preservation of all the materials and to evaluate the policies and procedures for digitization.
 
Morse Charitable Trust Annual Matching Grant
We are grateful to the David A. and Mildred H. Morse Charitable Trust for honoring SHS with a Challenge Matching Grant. Because of your generous, earmarked contributions, an additional year of funding was raised for our able assistant director, Catherine Smith.
Donate by Check:
Please mail your check to
Straus Historical Society, Inc.
Post Office Box 416 
Smithtown, NY 11787-0416

Donate Online:
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Annual Report
A copy of the Straus Historical Society's annual report may be obtained, upon request,
​from the Society or from:

Office of the Attorney General
Charities Bureau
120 Broadway
New York, NY 10271
Projects
SHS continues to work with authors who are writing books and articles about a family member or some aspect of Straus history; gives presentations to groups around the world who are interested in Straus family history, and writes the newsletter and other informational documents.
 
Social Media
We have increased our Social Media presence by creating an Instagram, Twitter and Facebook page where stories and images of the family are regularly posted. Check them out and “Like” us.
 
Sustained growth and maintaining excellence do not come without cost, a cost that increases each year. If we are to be positioned to build on our achievements, we respectfully ask that you consider as generous an investment in SHS as you feel you can afford.
 
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