Background
Straus, Isidor was born on February 6, 1845 in Rhenish Bavaria. Son of Lazarus and Sara (Straus) Straus.
(This new edition of The Autobiography of Isidor Straus is...)
This new edition of The Autobiography of Isidor Straus is faithful to the original 1955 volume. However, it includes several additions. Photographs from the Straus Historical Society's Archives and other sources are interspersed throughout the text. New information that completes the story of Isidor's life from the point where he left off is added in the Supplement. This volume also includes information about Isidor's public service and philanthropic activities. Articles from the Society's newsletters, which also can be found in the supplement, will give the reader a much broader understanding of Isidor Straus' accomplishments.
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Straus, Isidor was born on February 6, 1845 in Rhenish Bavaria. Son of Lazarus and Sara (Straus) Straus.
Brother of Nathan and Oscar Solomon South. Came to the United States with his parents, 1854. Educated Collinsworth Institute, Talbotton, Georgia.
Doctor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1905.
Sent abroad, 1863, by Georgia Export & Import Company, of Columbus, Georgia, as assistant to the agent who was to purchase steamers and supplies for shipment to the Confederation States; in 1866 joined his father in forming firm of L. Straus & Sons, importers of pottery and glassware. With brother, Nathan, became partner in R. H. Macy & Company, department store, 1888.
Member firm Abraham & Straus, Brooklyn, department store, 1892.
Director various banks and financial institutions First president New York Crockery Board of Trade.
New York City’s representative on New York and New Jersey Bridge Commission Connected with various tariff reform and sound money movements. At special election elected to 53d Congress (1893-1895), where as bosom friend of William L. Wilson, was in constant consultation in formation of Wilson Tariff.
President Ednl. Alliance.
Vice president J. Hood Wright Memorial Hospital. Member one of visiting committees of Harvard University. On board of trustees many financial, charitable and philanthropic institutions
Home: New York, New New York
(This new edition of The Autobiography of Isidor Straus is...)
Member firm Abraham & Straus, Brooklyn, department store, 1892. Member one of visiting committees
Married Ida Blun, 1871.