Fausold Collection - Sam in Ambridge

Samuel Fausold, 1920s

Portrait of Samuel Fausold, probably 1920s. He served as school superintendent in Irwin and Ambridge, Pa. He was President of the Westmoreland County Teachers Association, and unsuccessful candidate, Supt. of Schools, Westmoreland County. In the process he made many fine contacts which helped in future professional advancement. By the late 1920s he had five children.

Samuel Fausold, late 1920s

As Superintendent of Ambridge Public Schools Samuel Fausold completely overhauled the school curriculum; and the Ambridge Plan of Instruction was put into operation. It brought national attention to Ambridge and its Supt. of Schools.

Brothers Fausold, Samuel and George

Samuel, Jr. was born in 1914; George McClellan Breege was born in 1916. George was named for his mother’s father who in turn had been named for popular U. S. General George McClellan of Civil War fame. Gen’l McClellan ran for the presidency against Abraham Lincoln in 1964. He was a Democrat.

Fausold siblings Martin L., born in 1921, and Patricia Howell, born in 1920

Martin and Patsy grew up as near twins. (Was Martin a mistake?) Patsy later edited brother Martin"s book, THE PRESIDENCY OF HERBERT C. HOOVER, published in 1985. The book was a runner up for the best book on the American presidency.

Official portrait of Samuel Fausold, Sr.

Portrait became official when Samuel was Superintendent of Schools, Monessen, Pa., 1930 – 1935. There he continued his Ambridge Plan of Instruction (a progressive plan where students progressed at their own pace.) While in Monessen he became a prime candidate to be Superintendent of Public Instruction, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He did not succeed but then became First Deputy Superintendent.

Fausold Monessen home

Samuel Fausold home in Monessen, Pa. on Graham Ave. Many family gatherings took place here. Because of the Great Depression, Edna’s sister Miriam and husband Raymond lived here for awhile. The top two windows, room of the Fausold brothers, is where they peered out at Mrs. Giles undressing in her bedroom just across the dirveway.

Family Gathering in Monessen

A gathering in 1936. Top row, left to right: Bruce Bare, Jr., Samuel Fausold, Jr., Martha Ann Bare, "Mac" Fausold, Martin L. Fausold (2^nd), Patsy Fausold. Bottom row, left to right: Raymond Shimshock, Alice Fausold, Virginia Bare, Samuel Fausold, Sr.,

Fausold family at Kecksburg

A picture of Fausold kids of three families, taken at Harry Fausold farm in mid 1930s. Boys, left to right: Martin L. Fausold (2^nd.), George "Mac" Fausold, "Chuck" Fausold, grandson of Harry Fausold (and son of Charles), Identifible in 2^nd. Row: second in: "Patsy" Fausold, Sally Jo Fausold (daughter of Dr. Clyde Fausold and granddaughter of Harry Fausold.) Martin and Sally Jo Fausold, second cousins, had something of a "crush" on each other but did not meet again for another fifty years at the Great Fausold Reunion, Keuka College, New York, 1985.

				Sam in Ambridge, PA