A framed portrait of Marta Sawaya and Dr. Habib Sawaya in formal attire. Caption on the back reads, "Marta died 1901 or 2 and Dr Habib Saway died before Marta. Betegrine, Lebanon Late 1800s. George A. Kahdy's grandparents in Lebanon maternal side.…
Kushwee Kahdy, Asaf Kahdy, and other unknown relatives in formal attire. The back of the photo says, "L to R, Papa's mother Kushwee Kahdy, Papa - Assif Geo. Kahdy, other relatives." Underneath the relative description there is a note with an arrow…
Postcard from Nell Kahdy to Uncle Tom (photo of baby Nellie). Caption on the back reads, "Nell Kahdy. Baby Nell 1917. Mike Mitri Wehbie Jiddie's brother. Maybe a little late. Died early in 20s or late 1919, rupture appendix." There is also a note…
Young Nell Mettrey Kahdy in a white dress, standing and posing with her hand on the back of the chair she is standing on. The back is labelled "1917, mom."
A portrait of Mikail and Mary Wehbie in which they are both wearing formal clothing. Caption on the back reads, "Mikail and Mary Mitri-Wehbie (Saliha). 1920s."
Asaf Kahdy sits with young George Kahdy on his lap and Adma Sawaya Kahdy sits next to them. Caption on the back reads, "Asaf George Kahdy, son George Asaf Kahdy, Adma Sawaya Kahdy."
Portrait of young Bill Mettrey, Nell Mettrey, Amelia Mettrey, and Helen and Chris Wehbie formally dressed and standing together. Bill Mettrey and Chris Wehbie have on identical jackets while Nell Mettrey, Amelia Mettrey, and Helen Wehbie are dressed…
Young Nell Kahdy, Uncle Mettrey (Chris Wehbie), Uncle William (Bill Mettrey), and Elizabeth Sliman (Elias). Caption on the back at the bottom reads, "Some took last named Wehbie and some took Mettrey."
Young George Kahdy wearing a long sleeve shirt, shorts, and a large tie, standing with Afifi and Genee Kahdy in dresses on either side of him. Caption on the back reads, "George Kahdy, Afifi, and Genee Kahdy."
George and Asaf Kahdy posed outside of a store. George leans on Giddo who is seated and crossing his arms. Caption on the back at the bottom, "George and Giddo Kahdy."
Asaf Kahdy holds his young son, George Kahdy, on their trip from Lebanon to the United States. Asaf Kahdy leans over slightly as he and his son sleep. An unknown woman sits next to them. The back of the photo reads, "My grandfather Asaf George Kahdy…
Young George Kahdy sits in between his two parents Asaf and Adma Kahdy who are in formal attire. Caption on the back reads, "George A. Kahdy and parents Asaf George Kahdy and Adma Sawaya Kahdy. 1923 USA."
Asaf Kahdy stands behind his counter as an unknown man leans against the counter and smokes a cigar. George Kahdy stands with his hands behind his back near another unknown man. The back of the photo reads, "Our store in Macon, Georgia. About the…
A newspaper clipping about "The Gypsy Rover" musical that the seventh grade class of Elizabeth City Graded Schools put on. The newspaper goes into detail about the musical and mentions the shock the audience felt when they discovered Nell Kahdy's…
The Ark posting of results of "most popular Syrian young lady in the Mid West," with pictures of Elizabeth Swyden and Nellie Mettrey, probably late 1930s.
Portrait of Mikail Mitri-Wehbie Saliba (Nell Mettrey Kahdy's maternal grandfather). Caption on the back reads, "Nell Mettrey Kahdy's mom's dad. Mikail Mitri-Wehbie Saliba. Early 1900s."
A portrait of Afifi and Khalil Frieje who are both dressed formally. Caption on the front at the bottom reads, "My aunt Afifi, Dad's sister. Uncle Khalil, Peter's brother." There is also an arrow in the left corner that labels these individuals as a…
Mikail Mitri-Wehbie stands in front of the crates of beer as he pours himself a glass of beer. His son, Chris Wehbie stands behind the crates and smiles. The back of the photo states, "First load of legal beer after prohibition. Mikail Mitri-Wehbie…
Program from the Junior-Senior banquet at Elizabeth City High School. Inside there is a menu and a list of individuals who would be involved in the ceremony. Nell Kahdy's name is listed next to "solo." Dated May 2, 1933.
Nell Kahdy smiling in her graduation cap and gown at Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Caption on the back reads, "Hugh Morsen High School diploma. Raleigh. Nellie Mettrey."
Nell and Eva Mettrey standing side by side near a brick wall outside. Caption on the back reads, "Mother of Jim, Mikey, John and Wm (Named William Mettrey." 1934 Eva and Nell Mettrey (Kahdy)."
Photograph of a large group of men taken at David Abraham Saliba's funeral held at the Lafayette Street Methodist Church in Dothan, AL, in 1937. Most of the men have been identified on another document and most belong to the Saliba and Saloom…
An unknown man kneeling as he holds a bouquet of flowers. He is wearing a military uniform with three metals attached. The writer mentions Armistice Day.
Letter to Nellie Mettrey informing her of her election as French instructor at Warsaw Public Schools in Warsaw, NC. Date at the top of the letter reads, August 18, 1938.
A note in Arabic that is dated from November 13, 1939. There is also a note from Nell's father Michael Wehbie who states that he misses her very much and asks that she write back to him whenever she has time. Date at the top of the letter is November…
Photo of Nell Kahdy, her old boyfriend Dr. Michael Bolus, Amelia Mettrey Salem, Salve Bolus, and a male friend as noted from the back of the photo. The five of them are dressed in casual summer clothing and standing next to a car. Caption on the back…
Nellie Mettrey Kahdy and Amelia Mettrey Wehbie Salem walking down Fayetteville Street in Raleigh, North Carolina. They are both dressed in formal dresses and holding boxes.
Nell Mettrey, her brother Chris Wehbie, and a unknown woman standing on a lake deck. Chris Wehbie stands with his arms around the shoulders of Nell Mettrey and the unknown woman as he smokes a cigarette. Caption on the back reads, "Nell Mettrey.…
