Oscar and Celia Sterman 1
Oscar Sterman was born in the Ukraine in 1885; his wife, Celia (Kredenser) was born in 1889. Census data is not clear on the year of their marriage, which was either 1909 or 1911. In 1916, the Stermans immigrated to the United States and settled in Brookline, Massachusetts, where they raised three daughters (Ida, Mildred, and Natalie.) Oscar Sterman later became president of the American Wrecking Company. The Stermans were involved in philanthropic Zionist activities and supported the establishment of the State of Israel. Their contributions included the construction of a library, youth center, health center, sports center, and the addition of the Electro Mechanic Department to the Max Pine Trade Center. In 1960, the Stermans traveled to Israel to oversee construction and attend the opening ceremonies for their buildings. They met with a number of important individuals including President Yitzhak Ben-Zvi and Mayor David Tuviahu of Beersheba, Israel.
Oscar Sterman died on August 29, 1969 at the age of 84. Celia Sterman died on July 24, 1974.
1 Biographical information is from materials located in the collection as well as correspondence from Melanie Zibit, the donor.
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1885:
Oscar Sterman born
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1886:
Celia Kredenser (Sterman) born
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1909 or 1911:
Oscar and Celia are married
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1916:
The Stermans immigrate to the United States and settle in Brookline, Massachusetts
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1954:
Oscar Sterman meets with David Tuviahu, Mayor of Beersheba, Israel
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1960:
Oscar and Celia Sterman travel to Israel to oversee the construction/additions to buildings
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1969:
Oscar Sterman dies on August 29
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1974:
Celia Sterman dies on July 24
From the guide to the Oscar and Celia Sterman, undated, 1939, 1954, 1960, 1962, 2009, (American Jewish Historical Society)
