George E. Jonas
Deceased Person
1897 – 1978
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Who was George E. Jonas?
George E. Jonas was an American businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of the Louis August Jonas Foundation and Camp Rising Sun, a full scholarship, international summer camp in Red Hook, New York. Originally for boys aged 14–16, a girls' camp was added in 1989. After Jonas' retirement from business, he devoted the rest of his life to the camp.
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- Born
- Dec 22, 1897
New York City - Also known as
- George Jonas
- Died
- Aug 25, 1978
Rhinebeck
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on July 23, 2013
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