Nathan Raab

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Nathan Raab
NationalityAmerican
Education The Haverford School, University of Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)Historian, Author
Known forPresident of The Raab Collection, Author of The Hunt for History
Notable workThe Hunt for History
Website www.raabcollection.com

Nathan Raab is an American historian and author, [1] best known for his work with rare historical documents. [2] He is the president of The Raab Collection, [3] a firm that specializes in the acquisition and sale of significant historical manuscripts. [4]

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Early life and education

Raab graduated from The Haverford School in 1996. [5] He later received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

Career

Raab joined The Raab Collection, which was founded by his parents, [6] and eventually became its president. In this role, he has worked with major institutions and private collectors to authenticate and sell documents associated with figures such as Abraham Lincoln, [7] [8] Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, [9] John F. Kennedy, [10] Albert Einstein, Ronald Reagan, [11] and more.

He has written articles for publications including Forbes and The New York Times , and has appeared in media segments on networks such as CNN [12] and CBS. [13]

Publications

In 2020, Raab co-authored the book The Hunt for History [14] [15] with Luke Barr. The book details his experiences locating and authenticating historical artifacts.

Personal life

Raab resides in Pennsylvania and is an active member of the Jewish community. [16] [17]

References

  1. ↑ "Nathan Raab". Forbes. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  2. ↑ Barry, Rebecca Rego. "The Man Who Walked Around the World, Collecting the Autographs of the Rich and Famous". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  3. ↑ Diaz, Johnny; Hauser, Christine (July 7, 2023). "Abraham Lincoln Letter From Early Civil War Era Sells for $85,000". The New York Times. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ruane, Michael E. (February 17, 2025). "Rare 240-year-old George Washington war letter comes up for sale". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Fords in Four: Meet Nathan Raab '96". www.haverford.org. 2018-04-13. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  6. ↑ "Hands On History". The Pennsylvania Gazette. 2016-10-27. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  7. ↑ Andone, Dakin (2017-05-27). "Document signed by Lincoln, others for sale". CNN. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  8. ↑ Hopkins, Earl (February 20, 2024). "A Presidential Order Signed by Lincoln is Found Decades After Being Locked in a Desk". the Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  9. ↑ Sottile, Zoe (2023-02-20). "Long-lost letter hints at George Washington's financial struggles". CNN. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  10. ↑ Damico, Jackie (2011-11-15). "Newly discovered tape from Kennedy assassination for sale". CNN. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  11. ↑ DiMella, Ashley (2024-08-26). "Cache of Ronald Reagan rare and personal documents valued at $80,000 are up for sale". FOXBusiness. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  12. ↑ Nathan Raab on the revealing JFK tapes | CNN. 2012-01-31. Retrieved 2025-05-06– via www.cnn.com.
  13. ↑ "The collectors paying thousands for presidential items - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  14. ↑ "Interview with Nathan Raab, The Hunt for History". Presidencies of the United States. Archived from the original on 2025-01-12. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  15. ↑ Basbanes, Nicholas A. (2020-03-13). "'The Hunt for History' Review: A Textual Detective". Wall Street Journal. ISSN   0099-9660 . Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  16. ↑ Zehavi, Ben. "Only copy of US recognition of Israel signed by Truman up for sale". The Times of Israel . ISSN   0040-7909 . Retrieved 2025-05-06.
  17. ↑ "Jewish Contributions to American Independence". CBN. 6:12. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
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