Harry Goldstein

Harry Goldstein
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1911–1915
Preceded byJames E. Calkins
Succeeded byD. T. Haddock, Jr
Personal details
Born(1878-08-07)August 7, 1878
Antopol, Russia
Died(1944-11-04)November 4, 1944
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Resting placeWoodlawn Park North, Miami, Florida
PartyDemocratic
Military service
Allegiance United States
Rank Lieutenant
Unit357th QM Bn
Battles/warsWWI

Harry Goldstein was born in Antopol, Russia and served in the Florida House of Representatives for Fernandina Beach, Florida.[1]

He joined the United States Army as a Quartermaster officer in 1918.[2] After WWI he was a banker and deputy Collector for the IRS.[3]

He moved to Miami in 1921.[4]

Goldstein became Tax Collector for the City of Miami in 1936.[5]

He died on November 4, 1944, and is buried in Miami.

Civic activities

Goldstein was Commander of the Harvey W Seeds American Legion Post #29 in Miami.[6] He was active in the Elks Club, Military Order of the World Wars and Mahi Temple Shrine. As a Legion member, he was in charge of Boy Scout activities.[7]

References

Notes
  1. ^ Ward, Robert (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County" (PDF). Retrieved 17 Feb 2020.
  2. ^ "Florida Memory". Florida Memory. Retrieved 17 Feb 2020.
  3. ^ "Helping to fill income tax blanks". Miami Herald. January 8, 1918. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Goldstein, tax collector". No. 1. Miami Herald. November 15, 1944. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  5. ^ Staff. "Harry Goldstein". UF. The Jewish Floridian. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  6. ^ Staff. "Past Commander". UF Library. The Jewish Floridian. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Miami to entertain 40 Cuban Boy Scouts". Miami Herald. August 22, 1930. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
Bibliography
  • Morales, Ralph (2018). Harvey W Seeds American Legion Post #29 History. Miami: Harvey Seeds Press. ISBN 978-0692128497.
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