Robert K. Straus
Robert K. Straus | |
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Campaign poster, 1937 | |
| Member of the New York City Council from Manhattan At-Large | |
| In office January 1, 1938 – December 31, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Multi-member district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 22, 1905 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 24, 1997 (aged 91) Santa Barbara, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Santa Barbara Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic City Fusion |
| Spouse |
Barbara Flower (m. 1947) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Straus family |
| Education | Harvard Business School (A.B.) |
| Occupation | Newspaper publisher, politician |
Robert Kenneth Straus (October 22, 1905 – February 24, 1997) was a Jewish-American newspaper publisher and politician who served on the New York City Council from 1938 to 1941, representing Manhattan. He bought the San Fernando Valley Sun in 1958 and founded Sun Litho Inc., a commercial printer.