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Letter from John McSweeney to Harold Freedlander
Handwritten letters from John McSweeney to his friend, Harold Freedlander. McSweeney spoke at the dedication of the Knesseth Israel Temple in 1950.
Knesseth Israel Temple Yearbook, 1967
Program shows the growth of the congregation in the 1950s and 1960s, as well as the existence of a Wooster Jewish Community Association.
Reasin Beall-Stibbs Original House on Wayne County Historical Society Grounds 2013
The wealthiest residents of Wooster often built magnificent two-story brick houses, although most citizens would have lived in much more modest homes.
Article on the Expansion of the Knesseth Israel Temple, 1959
From the Daily Record, showing the extreme growth of the Temple in the 1950s.
Ebert Log Cabin
Most of Wooster’s residents in the early nineteenth century lived in small log cabins similar to the one pictured with two rooms and a fireplace for heat and cooking.
Harold and Lois Freedlander, 1939
Photo of Harold Freedlander, one of the founders of the Knesseth Israel Temple, in 1939 with his wife, Lois. Both Harold and Lois were instrumental in making the Knesseth Israel Temple a reality.
Plaque at the Knesseth Israel Temple
Photo of a plaque by the door of the Knesseth Israel Temple commemorate the cornerstone of the building in 1950.
Placing the Knesseth Israel Temple's Cornerstone, 1950
Daily Record Photo featuring the moment the Jewish community started building their temple.
Congressman John McSweeney
John McSweeney was a Democratic congressman and good friend of Harold Freedlander, often writing to him for advice. He spoke at the dedication of the Knesseth Israel Temple.
Bever Street Signs 2013
Although Bever’s family name may still be up for debate, the town uses the common Irish pronunciation and the common German spelling for the street named in his honor: a seamless combination of his cultural background.
Location of First House Built in Wooster by John Larwill in 1808
John Larwill was among the first surveyors and also holds the title of constructing the house in Wooster, which once stood in a space now occupied by a paint store.
Abraham Greenbaum Naturalization, 1842
Naturalization record of Abraham Greenbaum, Wooster’s oldest Jewish resident.
David Freedlander's Passport Application, 1898
In 1898, David Freedlander’s health began failing. He thought it would be best for his health if he returned to Europe for some time, so he applied for a passport in 1898. He later died while making the voyage, leaving Freedlander’s Department store…
Portrait of John Larwill with John D. McKee and Don McKenzie
John Larwill came with his brothers to Wooster in 1807. Contemporary historian Ben Douglas reported that Larwill became Wooster's Justice of the Peace in 1820 and married sixty-two couples during his tenure.
Harold Freedlander with Portrait of his Grandfather, David Freedlander
Harold Freedlander stands next to a photo of his grandfather, one of Wooster’s earliest Jewish residents, David Freedlander.
"Joseph Larwill: Father of Wooster" Newspaper Article 1983
Joseph Larwill has been featured in many Daily Record articles over the years and holds special importance as a founder of the town, a politician, and local business owner.
75th Anniversary of the Jewish Community Program, 1953
Program from a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Jewish Community - with David Freedlander and Louis Licofsky. At the founding of the Knesseth Israel Temple in 1953, these two were thought to be the Temple’s first residents.
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas on West Liberty Street 2013
The current downtown Wooster courthouse serves as a reminder of one of the conditions for Wooster’s position as county seat, which was to construct a courthouse.
Portrait of General Anthony Wayne
General Anthony Wayne had an extensive military career and was involved in the Treaty of Greenville. He has had many towns, villages, bridges, and counties named after him.
Portrait of General David Wooster
General David Wooster was a military figure in the Revolutionary War, and although he does not share any direct ties with the initial surveyors, they selected him as the town’s namesake.
Portrait of William Henry
William Henry was a prominent figure in Wooster’s early history as he was both an initial surveyor and served as a judge for the Court of Common Pleas.
William Henry Obituary from the Wooster Republican 1862
William Henry’s obituary in the Wooster Republican listed his numerous positions including judge, businessman, and member of the Christian community.
First Map of Wooster 1808
The Larwill brothers, John Bever, and William Henry laid out the town center and main streets of Wooster in 1808.
North Grant and West Bowman Street Sign 2013
Many of Wooster’s streets are named after the early surveyors such as North Grant Street (pictured above), North Bever Street, and West Larwill Street.
ATI Wooster Campus Main Entrance Sign 2013
The sign shows the official partnership between ATI and OSU. OARDC also plays a role, because OSU evolved out of OARDC’s initial program in Columbus.
ATI Wooster Campus Buildings and Garden 2013
Although ATI was founded long after OARDC, they share a similar commitment to agriculture and the environment with their tie to OSU’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
ATI Wooster Campus Buildings 2013
ATI’s campus is located within the environs of OARDC, which provides easy access to their greenhouses, test plots, and livestock.
ATI Sign on Lamppost on ATI Campus 2013
ATI has updated its areas of study and majors to provide students the most updated options in agricultural learning and research including dairy cattle production and management and biotechnology.
OARDC Open House Flyer 1968
As OARDC headed into the 1970s, there was an increased focus on genetically engineered animals and plants, as well as the eradication of diseases. The map displays the campus as it stood in 1968 and included a library, an auditorium, and an…
OARDC Fact Sheet 1979
A fact sheet from 1979 shows the always changing nature with OARDC, as the publication highlights their new research projects and available resources.