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Oral History Interview with Aimee Strauss, 1982 March 19

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Identifier: B098.01.0004.00092

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"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. She also talks about the founding of the Shwayder Camp, a Jewish youth camp, as well as she and her husband's involvement in the camp. She was closely involved with Temple Emanuel throughout her life and was the first woman to hold an office on the synagogue's board of directors. After graduating from high school, she studied secretarial skills at the local business college, and worked at a law office for five years before marrying Melvin Strauss in 1923.

Aimee (nee Peyser) Strauss (b. 1900) was closely involved with Temple Emanuel throughout her life and was the first woman to hold an office on the synagogue’s board. She was born in Denver and attended schools there. After graduating from high school, she went on to learn secretarial skills at the local business college, and worked at a law office for five years before marrying Melvin Strauss in 1923. They had three children. "

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  • 1982 March 19

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