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

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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…

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The Straus Historical Society, Oscar S. Straus: Henry Ward Beecher Letter to Grover Cleveland

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The Straus Historical Society, Oscar S. Straus: Henry Ward Beecher Letter to Grover Cleveland, The Straus Historical Society, July 12, 1887

Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926) was the youngest of Lazarus and Sara Straus’ four children; Isidor, Hermine, Nathan and Oscar. His career as a public…

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ICJ, Oscar S. Straus: International Court of Arbitration at The Hague

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ICJ, Oscar S. Straus: International Court of Arbitration at The Hague, ICJ, 2006

Oscar S. Straus wanted to be appointed to the court of arbitration at The Hague. The court had been established at the 1899 peace conference but…

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The Straus Historical Society, Oscar S. Straus: Minister to Constantinople

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The Straus Historical Society, Oscar S. Straus: Minister to Constantinople, The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1887

Oscar S. Straus (1850-1926) served as Minister to Constantinople from 1887-1889 at the pleasure of President Grover Cleveland. In 1898 President…

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The Straus Historical Society, Roger Williams Straus (1891-1957)

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The Straus Historical Society, Roger Williams Straus (1891-1957), The Straus Historical Society, Circa 1950s

Roger Williams Straus (1891-1957) was involved in charitable endeavors like his parents, Oscar S. and Sarah Lavanburg Straus, and his in-laws, Daniel…

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Boulton, R., Sarah Lavanburg Straus: African Expedition

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Boulton, R., Sarah Lavanburg Straus: African Expedition, American Museum of Natural History Research Library, 1929

Sarah Lavanburg Straus (1861-1945), widow of Oscar S. Straus, went to Africa in 1929 at the age of 68 on a group bird collection expedition for the…

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

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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…

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