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Isidor Straus: Educational Alliance, Educational Alliance

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

Isidor Straus: Kruger and Firemen’s Memorial, Kruger and Firemen's Memorial Committee

Kruger and Firemen's Memorial Committee, Isidor Straus: Kruger and Firemen’s Memorial, The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1900s

The Kruger and Firemen's Memorial in New York City was first suggested in 1908 by the late Episcopal Bishop Henry C. Potter. He preached a sermon at…

Tags: Fire, Firemen, Isidor Straus, Kruger and Firemen Memorial, NYC, Titanic

Jesse Isidor Straus, The Straus Historical Society

The Straus Historical Society, Jesse Isidor Straus, The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1930s

Jesse Isidor Straus (1872-1936) was born in June 25th, 1872 at 28 West 38th Street in New York City. He attended Harvard and graduated in 1893 with an…

Tags: Atlanta, Cuba, Jesse Isidor Straus, Macy's, NYC, Retail, Tuskegee, United Hospital Fund, Woodrow Wilson

Nathan Straus (1848-1931), The Straus Historical Society

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

Nathan Straus: New York City Board of Health, The Straus Historical Society

The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus: New York City Board of Health, The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1900s

In 1897, Nathan Straus (1848-1931) became the President and Commissioner of the New York City Board of Health for a two year term. Nathan took his…

Tags: Board of Health, Life Lines, Nathan Straus, NYC, Public Health, Straus Family

Nathan Straus Jr. (1889-1961), The Straus Historical Society

The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus Jr. (1889-1961), The Straus Historical Society, 1937

Nathan Straus Jr. (1889-1961) was the son of Nathan and Lina Gutherz Straus. He was not interested in going into the family's business of…

Tags: FDR, Housing, Nathan Straus Jr., New York, NY, NYC, Straus Family

Children's Aid Society, Underwood & Underwood

Underwood & Underwood, Children's Aid Society, National Orphan Train Complex, 1909

New York City founded in 1853. It serves 150,000 children per year, providing foster care, medical and mental health services, and a wide range of…

Tags: Child Welfare, Children's Aid Society, Community, Foster Care, Healthcare, Mental Health, Nonprofits, NYC

Morgan Library and Museum, Mike Peel

Mike Peel, Morgan Library and Museum, Morgan Library & Museum, 2017

A photograph of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City.

Formed in 1906 to hold the private collection of banker J.P. Morgan, this library…

Tags: 20th Century, Art, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Library and Museum, Music, NY, NYC

1976- Nesta Gallas, First Female President of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), PA Times

PA Times, 1976- Nesta Gallas, First Female President of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), PA Times, 2012

Widely published and a mentor for many women and men, Nesta M. Gallas was active in professional organizations throughout her career. She was elected…

Tags: ASPA, LA, Nesta Gallas, NYC, Public Administration, United Nations, Women