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Samuel S. Fels, Leading Jewish Philanthropist, Dies at 90; Was a Founder of Hias

June 26, 1950
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Samuel S. Fels, a founder of the HIAS and one of the best-known philanthropists in this country, died here during the week-end at the age or 90. His philanthropic contributions estimated at more than $40,000,000–went to numerous Jewish as well as non-sectarian institutions.

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