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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: Jerusalem Health Center

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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…

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The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus: Loving Cup

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The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus: Loving Cup, The Straus Historical Society, Unknown

From the New York Times, August 6th, 1911 “Honor for Nathan Straus – Six Hundred Guests Give Him a Loving Cup at Hotel Kaaterskill. Six hundred…

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The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus: Milk Depot

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The Straus Historical Society, Nathan Straus: Milk Depot, The Straus Historical Society, 1893

After the Civil War, there was some recognition that the quality of the milk sold to the city's poor was substandard. Small, but unsuccessful, efforts…

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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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