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Underwood & Underwood, Children's Aid Society

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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…

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The Straus Historical Society, Jesse Isidor Straus

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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Synthia Saint James, In Unity, September 11th

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Synthia Saint James, In Unity, September 11th, A Day in September, 2002

When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he does after that is all in the line of work. Chief Edward F.…

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

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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…

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NY Daily News, Jefrick R. Dean, Sr. - 2012 Sloan Public Service Award Winner

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NY Daily News, Jefrick R. Dean, Sr. - 2012 Sloan Public Service Award Winner, NY Daily News, 2013

Bus Operator, New York City Transit Authority In his 22 years as a bus operator, Jefrick Dean has driven every bus route out of the East New York…

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New York, State of New York - Constitution

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New York, State of New York - Constitution, New York, 1788

State Motto of New Your "Excelsior" - Ever Upward. The First New York State Constitution, 1977 This constitution was framed by a convention which…

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National Archives, Tenement House Act

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National Archives, Tenement House Act, National Archives, ca. 1900

In 1867, 495,000 people in New York City were living in tenement buildings. Overcrowding (in some areas, a population density of 240,000 people per…

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