Background
Straus, Robert Ware was born on July 22, 1909 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of Michael W. and Mary (Howe) Straus.
Straus, Robert Ware was born on July 22, 1909 in Hinsdale, Illinois, United States. Son of Michael W. and Mary (Howe) Straus.
Student, University Chicago, 1927. AB, Harvard University, 1931. MSG, University Grenoble (France), 1939.
Partner Benedict, Odquist & Straus, New York City, 1931-1939. Director information Executive Office of President, Washington, 1939-1942. Director consumer division United States OPA, 1947-1949.
President Galaxy, Inc., 1949-1987. Executive vice president Accokeek Foundation, 1957-1984, president, since 1984. Board directors Acrylics Research Corporation, Melamine Research Corporation, Tercentenary Corporation, Tricent Corporation, Conservation Trust, Puerto Rico.
President Southern Maryland Industries, 1947-1949.
President, Carrolsburg Square Condominium Association, Washington. Member Saving Beautiful Natural Resources of Puerto Rico, 1980. Served to Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1947.
Member American Association Museum, American Association for State and Local History, Harvard Club, National Press Club.
Married Lenore T. Straus (deceased). Children: Eric T., Nora Ware. Married Eleanor Stone Smollar.