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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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.