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 series of letters that explain the family timeline. In a separate letter, the author apologizes for not copying it over but she explains that the reason for this is because she does not have a typewriter. Top of the letter dated July 18, 2018.
Marie and Chris Wehbie stand in front of the family restaurant named "Log Cabin." Caption on the back reads, "Marie Wehbie and Chris Wehbie 1943. Log Cabin grandparents restaurant on Fayetteville St."
Mary Wehbie and two women wait on the deck of a boat as it goes through a drill. The back of the photo states, "Boat drill. Left to right, Jewish woman from Egypt, mother (Sittie Mary), and a woman from Hammarah."
Mary Wehbie stands in the middle of Chris and Sam Wehbie in front of the family restaurant and tavern wearing their WWII military uniforms. Mary Wehbie is wearing a dress with an apron over it.
Mary Wehbie and Aunt Sultani standing next to each other as Mary Wehbie wraps her arm around Aunt Sultani's shoulder. On the back of the photo, it reads, "Sittie Wehbie, mother and aunt Sultani. Sultani was Nell's aunt, her mother's sister. Taken in…
Mary Wehbie holding her coat and standing on the sidewalk of a busy street with stores and cars in the background. The back of the photo says, "Mother in Marseilles. Mary Wehbie Lebanon trip 1950s."
Mettrie's (daughter of Barbara Estes) wedding to John Lari as family members surround the couple. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara Kahdy Estes' daughter, Mettrie's wedding to John Lari, 2006?"
Michele Nahara sits sideways on the donkey as Uncle Gabriel leads it with a small rope. Caption on the back reads, "Uncle Gabriel and Michele Nahara our cousin. His father Namir is dead. Scene behind the house, kitchen in the back."
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."
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…
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."
Mike and Mary Mitri-Wehbie standing outside against a car. Mike Wehbie props against the spare wheel attached to the trunk of the car while Mary Wehbie stands to his left. Caption on the back reads, "Nell's father and mother. Mike and Mary…
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)."
George has his arm around his wife Nell and holds her hand while they stand on the beach. Behind them is a house and a couple of towels placed in the sand. Caption on the back reads, "July 1968."
George Kahdy has his arm around his wife Nell and holds her hand. Behind them stands a Christmas tree decorated with a variety of ornaments and tinsel.
Nell Kahdy and an unknown woman sit on a blanket with a variety of food spread out as George Kahdy sits nearby on the sand holding an object in his left hand.
Nell and George Kahdy standing outside arm in arm. George is wearing his Army uniform while Nell is wearing a skirt suit. The back of the photo says, "At home, D.A. Saleeba, Dothan, Alabama. Xmas 1944."
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 Kahdy and an unknown woman walk side by side on a boardwalk next to the ocean. They are both carrying large bags and behind them stands a large boat named Romanza.
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."
Young Barbara Kahdy looks over as her mother Nell Kahdy puts her in a car seat. Young Barbara Kahdy is wearing a white outfit while her mother is wearing a white button down blouse. Caption on the back reads, "Nell and Barbara about 1946."
Nell Kahdy serves her three young children lunch as they sit in front of a small makeshift table. Young George Jr. looks at the camera while his two sisters, Georgette and Barbara eat their lunches.
Nell Kahdy sits on the front steps of her parent's house. She smiles and plays with an object in her hands while she stretches out across the steps. Caption on the back reads, "Nell Mettrey 425 N. Bloodworth, Raleigh at her parents' house."
Nell Kahdy stands and smiles as a young, unknown man adjusts the sleeves of her dress. She is wearing a dress covered in floral patterns while the man is wearing a formal dress shirt and tie.
Nell Kahdy smiling as she stands outside next to a tree. She is wearing casual clothing and has pilot wings pinned to her shirt. Written on the back is "1943."
Nell Kahdy stands on the porch of her and George's house in a blue and white dress. In front of her stand several trees and bushes that obscure her somewhat. Caption on the back reads, "805 Runnymede rd Raleigh. Nell on first porch 80s or 90s."
Nell Kahdy stands outside and cooks breakfast for her family on a portable stove. In the distance stands a dense forest and mountains. Caption on the back reads, "Nell cooking breakfast on rd to Oregon 1954?"
Nell Kahdy stands outside with her two young daughters Barbara and Georgette Kahdy. Barbara, her eldest child, holds a long club while Georgette holds a piece of paper and shields her eyes from the sun. Caption on the back reads, "Nell with Georgette…
Nell Kahdy stands outside with her two young daughters Barbara and Georgette Kahdy. Barbara, her eldest child, holds an object while Georgette holds a piece of paper and shields her eyes from the sun. Caption on the back reads, "Nell with Georgette…
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…
