Straus, Nathan, 1848-1931
Variant namesNathan Straus (1848-1931) was a German-born New York City businessman and philanthropist. After making his fortune as a partner in the New York department stores Abraham and Straus and R.H. Macy and Co., Straus, with his wife Lina Gutherz Straus, turned to philanthropy. He advocated milk pasteurization to check the spread of tuberculosis, opening the Nathan Straus Pasteurized Milk Laboratory in New York in 1892; founded the Tuberculosis Preventorium for Children in New Jersey in 1909; supported Jewish colonization efforts in Palestine; and provided relief for the poor during economic and natural disasters. Straus served as Park Commissioner in New York City from 1889 to 1893, as president of the New York City Board of Health in 1898, and in 1894 refused the Democratic nomination for mayor.
From the guide to the Nathan Straus papers, 1840-1990, 1865-1930, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
Nathan Straus (1848-1931) was a German-born New York City businessman and philanthropist.
After making his fortune as a partner in the New York department stores Abraham and Straus and R.H. Macy and Co., Straus, with his wife Lina Gutherz Straus, turned to philanthropy. He advocated milk pasteurization to check the spread of tuberculosis, opening the Nathan Straus Pasteurized Milk Laboratory in New York in 1892; founded the Tuberculosis Preventorium for Children in New Jersey in 1909; supported Jewish colonization efforts in Palestine; and provided relief for the poor during economic and natural disasters. Straus served as Park Commissioner in New York City from 1889 to 1893, as president of the New York City Board of Health in 1898, and in 1894 refused the Democratic nomination for mayor.
From the description of Nathan Straus papers, 1840-1990, bulk (1865-1930). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122640042
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| referencedIn | Reba J. Hurn Diaries, 1907-1908 | Eastern Washington State Historical Society/Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture Joel E. Ferris Research Library and Archives | |
| referencedIn | William H. Taft Papers, 1784-1973, (bulk 1880-1930) | Library of Congress. Manuscript Division | |
| referencedIn | Legal agreements, 1918-1972. | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
| creatorOf | Nathan Straus papers, 1840-1990, 1865-1930 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
| referencedIn | New York City Housing Authority. Records 1923-1986 1934-1977. | LaGuardia Community College Library Media Resources Center, Library Media Resources Center | |
| referencedIn | Wechsler & Abraham. Wechsler & Abraham private trial balance ledger, 1886-1952, bulk 1886-1903. | Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library | |
| referencedIn | Papers, 1866-1953, 1933-1953 (bulk) | New York State Historical Documents Inventory | |
| referencedIn | The Hadassah Medical Organization Papers in the Hadassah Archives, 1918 - 2009 | Hadassah | |
| creatorOf | Straus, Nathan, 1848-1931. [Letter] 1904 October 24, New York [to Alton Brooks] Parker / Nathan Strauss. | Texas Tech University Libraries, Academic Library | |
| referencedIn | Oscar S. Straus Papers, 1856-1955, (bulk 1856-1923) | Library of Congress. Manuscript Division | |
| referencedIn | William L. Hamburger prints collection [manuscript], 1928-1940. | University of Virginia. Library | |
| referencedIn | Levi P. Morton Correspondence, 1860-1912 | Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center | |
| referencedIn | Burack, Aaron D. (Aaron David), 1892-1960. Aaron David Burack papers 1894-1958 1922-1958 | Yeshiva University | |
| referencedIn | The Hadassah Medical Organization Papers in the Hadassah Archives, 1918-2009 | Hadassah the Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. |
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Person
Birth 1848-01-31
Death 1931-01-11
French,
English,
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