A postcard depicting Hamid's "Million-Dollar Pier" at Atlantic City, NJ. Hamid later bought the Steel Pier in 1945. The postcard contains writing from Giorgine to Sylvia Path in April 1945.
Joe Salem photographed with his wife Amelia Wehbie sitting together dressed in their military uniforms. Joe was in Army intelligence and Amelia was in the Red Cross from 1942 to 1944.
A snapshot of Joseph and Amelia Salem standing together outdoors, both dressed in military uniform. Joe was in Army intelligence and Amelia was in the Red Cross during World War II.
A photograph of Amelia and Joseph Salem outdoors in front of flowering trees. An unidentified woman is in the left distance. Amelia is dressed in a ruffled polka-dotted dress with a hat and gloves
A photograph of Amelia standing on a sidewalk in her Red Cross uniform. Ron Salem notes that this was taken in Arlington, Virginia while Joseph was stationed in Washington, D.C. with Army Intelligence.
A census document containing information about George Richard (G.R.) Saleeby, his wife, Najaa, and the three of their eight children who were living at home in 1940: Sam, Joe, Samera, and Albert. Also living with them was "Joe," listed as a brother.
An American War Dads card that belonged to Philip Shehdan, son of Beshara Shehdan. Philip enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1945, as soon as he turned 18 and graduated from high school.
A selection of articles and clippings on the occasion of Philip Shehdan's graduation from the Cathedral Latin High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. These clippings were taken from The Cathedralite, the school's publication, and include a brief…
A portrait of George Victor Safy, son of George Joseph and Susie Safy. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken when Victor was a young man, circa 1944.
From Trey Matthews: "Joseph Safy, son of George Joseph and Susie Safy. Joseph was killed in action when his plane was shot down over Germany during WWII on 9 Sep 1944. He was interred in Lorraine American Cemetery in France."
From Trey Matthews: "Wedding announcement for Alice Eugene Safy - Kingsport Times-News, 4 Aug 1946, p. 4B. Alice is the daughter of Joseph and Susie Safy." Safy married Frank Milton Lewis.
Caption from Trey Matthews: "Victor and Joseph with uncle. This is Victor and Joseph Safy, sons of Joseph and Susie Safy. They are pictured with their uncle Majeed Safy. Majeed is the brother of their mother, Susie."
A promise of employment certificate for Edmund George Samra created on June 29, 1945. It confirms his employment for Mrs. Pizeira [?] at 309 Essex St. The job description is "helping in the [illegible?] room." On the back is a signed physician's…
Two school records for Victoria Zarzour produced on September 25, 1945. They indicate her birthdate as October 29, 1930, and residence as 319 Lowell St. They list information about her studies at Lawrence High School and list her mother's name as…
A photograph of four members of the Zaytoun family taken in Atlantic Beach. A life preserver between them reads, "Surf Club." Ellis Zaytoun stands in a light-colored suit next to his wife, Isabelle Zaytoun, who is wearing a white dress with a…
A portrait photograph, identified as "Thelma [Knuckley]'s brother," depicts Stephen Joseph Knuckley during his World War II military service circa 1942. He is wearing a formal U.S. military uniform with a patch that reads "Training Command." There…
A portrait photograph of Joseph Zaytoun in his military uniform and garrison cap during World War II. On his coat pocket, shirt collar, and cap he is wearing a multitude of pins.
A black and white photograph of Joseph Zaytoun posing with his hand on his left leg. He is wearing a military uniform with what seems to be Lieutenant bars on his collar. At the bottom, it reads, "The picture you just came from was taken in front of…
A portrait photograph of Joseph Zaytoun during his time at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 1941. He is wearing a light-colored, striped suit with a dark-colored patterned tie.
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun and Thelma Knuckley's wedding. Two men in dark-colored suits stand next to Joseph Zaytoun, who is wearing his formal military uniform. On his right stands Thelma Knuckley who is holding a small bouquet and is wearing a…
A telegram sent by Ed Rabil to Cecil Mae Bradley, who he eventually married. The telegraph, sent via Western Union from Chapel Hill to Smithfield, apologizes for Ed's absence due to class.
A portrait of Edward Rabil Sr., (far left), his wife Mary Farfour Rabil (far right), Edward Rabil, Jr. (sitting, center), with three unidentified individuals.
Edward "Pop Charlie" R. Habit Jr.'s placement on the roster of death provided by Chowan County. He was killed in action at 18 years of age in the Invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II.
A photograph labeled "grandfather in his store." Presumably it depicts Sam Parker in his department store, likely called either the Parker Department Store or the Farris-Parker Department Store at this time. He stands in front of a board labeled…
An article from the society section of the Bladen Journal detailing the wedding ceremony for the marriage of Alma Parker and Shikrallah Farris. The article describes the decor of the Our Lady of the Snows Church, the ceremony, the members of the…
