Strauss, Aimee Peyser, 1899-1990

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Beulah Solomon (later Cohen) and Aimee Peyser (later Strauss) stand at the drinking fountain at Emerson School washing cups.

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Aimee Peyser was born in 1899 in Denver and was an active member of the Jewish community in Denver for the rest of her life. She was one of the first women to hold an office on the board of directors of Temple Emanuel and worked for years as an educator of Jewish immigrants in West Denver. She married Melvin Strauss in 1923 and passed away in 1990.

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Members of the Colorado Club posed for a group portrait in front of an old building during an outing. Members identified are Aimee Peyser Strauss, Pam Peraten, Estelle and Jake Mellman, Marilyn Sofren, Isadore Plotkin, Moris Silver, Ada and Simon Trozer, Dave and Jane Cook, Sally Fried, Henry Kaufin, and Leo Serevas.''

Abstract "Aimee (nee Peyser) Strauss reminisces about growing up in Denver, Colo. She talks specifically about the education she received in public schools, as well as her religious education at Temple Emanuel Sunday School. She discusses her work experience while a single woman, including her involvement in the education of immigrant Jews on the West Side of Denver. She describes her wedding to Melvin Strauss, their honeymoon in California, and their experiences in the grocery business in Denver....

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A large group of people stand on steps at the Soldiers Home near Los Angeles, California. In the photograph are Martha Harris, Doris Peyser, Aimee Peyser, and Rachel Peyser.

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Two male and one female dancing instructors stand to the left and six little girls in white dresses stand on the right. Rachel and Aimee Peyser are on the far right—Aimee is at the end of the line on the right. Rachel Peyser is on the left. There is a sign over the door of the building, which reads, "Prof T. Chas Mangini Teacher of Dancing".

Abstract Wedding reception for Aimee Peyser and Melvin G. Strauss at the Shirley Savoy Hotel. The bride and groom stand to the right of the table with their guests sitting and standing around the table. Identified in the photograph are Toni Jaitzen, Sally Fried, Ben Gollard, Deena Strauss, Herman Strauss, Norton Schwartz, Henry Schwartz, Rachel Schwartz, Lizzie Nelson, Mrs. Preskauer, Jake Gross, Maimee Gross, Morton Harris, Harry and Mary Aarons, Ray and Blanche Rejejetrou, Ray David, Doris...