Strauss, Aimee Peyser, 1899-1990
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1899 - 1990
Biography
Married to Melvin G. Strauss. Born July 17, 1899. Died July 3, 1990. 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.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Colorado Club Picnic, between 1920-1929
Item
Identifier: B063.05.0013.00048
Abstract
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.''
Dates:
between 1920-1929
Oral History Interview with Aimee Strauss, 1982 March 19
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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00092
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....
Dates:
1982 March 19
Wedding of Aimee Peyser and Melvin G. Strauss, 1923 March 7
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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00043
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...
Dates:
1923 March 7
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