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The Straus Historical Society, Lee Kohns (1864-1927), The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1890s

Lee Kohns was born in Columbus, GA., September 1, 1864. His mother, Hermine Straus, was the daughter of Lazarus and Sara Straus. His father was…

Tags: Educational Alliance, France, Jewish, Lee Kohns, Manhattan, NY, Straus Family, Trade

Educational Alliance, Isidor Straus: Educational Alliance, Educational Alliance & The Straus Historical Society, Building photo - before 1906 Plaque photo - unknown

The Educational Alliance on 197 East Broadway in New York City was founded by a group of Jewish philanthropists including Isidor Straus. The building…

Tags: Community, Education, Educational Alliance, Isidor Straus, Jewish, NYC

The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus: Jerusalem Health Center, The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1920s

Upon touring the Mediterranean in 1904, Nathan (1848-1931) and Lina Straus (1854-1930) stopped over in Palestine, expecting it to be but one stop of…

Tags: Jerusalem, Jerusalem Health Center, Jewish, Nathan Straus, Palestine, Straus Family, Zionism

The Straus Historical Society, Sissie Straus Lehman (1879-1950), The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1920s

Sissie Straus Lehman (1879-1950) was the daughter of Nathan and Lina Gutherz Straus. In 1901 she married Irving Lehman (1876-1945). In 1940, Irving…

Tags: Immigration, Jewish, Sissie Straus Lehman, Straus Family, Summer Camp, World War II

The Straus Historical Society, Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926), The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1920s

Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926) is noted for his brilliant professional life. He was one of America's first career diplomats; serving his country under…

Tags: Biography, Commerce, Diplomacy, Jewish, Labor, Oscar S. Straus, Presidents, Straus Family, Turkey