Library of Congress, William Torrey Harris, Superintendent, Library of Congress, 1902
"The great purpose of school can be realized better in dark, airless, ugly places ... It is to master the physical self, to transcend the beauty of…
Tags: Commissioner, High School, Kindergarten, Missouri, Schools, Superintendent, William Torrey Harris
The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus (1848-1931), The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1920s
When we think of public service and the Straus family, we usually think of Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926). A few of his positions include Minister to…
Tags: Commissioner, Democrat, Foresty Board, Health, Nathan Straus, NYC, Philanthropy, Straus Family
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