Pension Fund Report 233 



Augustus R. Strader 



Augustus R. Strader was born May 28, 1848, in Asbury, 

 New Jersey. For a number of years prior to his entering the 

 service of the Museum in 1899, ne was employed by contrac- 

 tors engaged in constructing cases and other equipment for this 

 institution. Upon the organization of a Museum construction 

 department, he was placed in charge of the carpentry force, 

 where he not only supervised the work of repairs, but as a 

 draughtsman prepared all the plans for new exhibition cases 

 and for alterations required in the building. This position he 

 held at the time of his death. Possessed of a most agreeable 

 personality, genial and friendly to all, his sudden death was a 

 great shock to his numerous associates, who will ever cherish 

 memories of this sincere friend and enjoyable companion. He 

 died on December 24, 19 17. 



