An aerial shot of the guests at Moise Khayrallah and Vera Tayeh's wedding. The accompanying caption reads, "wedding photos of the entire village that came to watch their marriage-over 300 people attended the 'communal wedding.'"
An affidavit written by Warren G. Richardson and Henry N. Andre on behalf of Toufic Ellis (spelled Toufee Tarrad Ellis) for the American Consul in Marseille, France. This was written and sent to Marseilles, France in order to help Angele Ellis…
Handwritten letter in Arabic. Provided translation shows it was written July 2, 1904, by Father Anatolios Haddad to confirm that Afifi Barouki, daughter of the late Ibrahim Al Barouki, was baptized on August 21, 1894.
Agreement By and Between W. Colston Leigh Inc. and , dated June 26, 1937. The agreement stipulates a number of terms surrounding W. Colston Leigh becoming Rihani's speaking agency.
This book was published in English to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Al-Hoda newspaper. It is a narrative history of the paper, its founders Naoum and Salloum Mokarzel, the independence movement and formation of Lebanon, and early 20th-century…
A checklist of items to be shown at the Centennial exhibition. The Centennial, celebrated in the Museum of the city of NY, marked the 100th year of the publication of Al-Hoda. (Folder 1-3-2-19)
A newspaper in Arabic, Al-Hoda Newspaper, no. 23, dated Friday, May 12, 1967. Article title 'Voice from Diaspora, Relationships between Syria and Lebanon, by Angele Ellis'.
Al-Kalimāt Al-Khālida, الكلمات الخالدة [Sincere Words] is a collection of speeches and writings written by Salwá Salāmah Aṭlas. It was published in 1923 in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
A Souvenir Booklet for the Al-Kareem Club for the Fifth Annual Florida State Convention of the Syrian-Lebanon American Clubs, in St. Petersburg, Florida, on April 24-26, 1959.
A Souvenir Booklet for the Al-Kareem Club Dedication, in conjunction with the First Annual State Convention Syrian-Lebanon American Clubs, on May 1-3, 1954.
A handwritten letter in Arabic written by Father Khouri Elias Al Hedsheeti on November 15, 1913. It confirms baptism of (first name not clear, possibly Albert) Beshara on October 2, 1894.
A photo of Charles Ellis and Rev. J. Paul Byron in the Infant of Prague Library reading from an encyclopedia donated by Albert Ellis, Charles's late father. A newspaper article about the library and its dedication to Albert Ellis is linked below.
Albert J. Ellis Airport brochure with image of Ellis on the front and Piedmont Airlines plane on the back. This item may go with item below (Program for the Dedication of the Albert J. Ellis Airport).
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youhanna Elias on June 21, 1910. It confirms the baptism of Alesabath, daughter of Elias alSabbah, on June 21, 1894.
A record certifying Alfred Dowaliby's birthdate as September 24, 1914. It lists his place of birth, 53 White St., Lawrence, Massachusetts. It also includes his father's name, Ameen Dowaliby, mother's name, Julia Abdabor Dowaliby, and their respective…
An application for employment certificate for Alfred Mussawir to work at Arlington Mills. It lists his residence as 53 Cross St., birthplace as Brooklyn, New York, and age as 14.
A promise of employment certificate for Alfred Mussawir, confirming his employment as a Bobbin Setter at Arlington Mills. It was produced on June 26, 1918, and stamped by the manager, John Marjerison. On the back is a signed physician's certificate…
A birth record created on August 16, 1912 by the City Clerk's Office of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The record provides information about Alice Abbas, including her date and place of birth. It also includes information about her parents, including her…
A school record for Alice Abbas created on August 17, 1921. The record indicates that Alice was born on November 25, 1906. The record was issued by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries and was filled out by one of the Sisters of Notre…
An immigration record from Marseille, France, created on September 16, 1911. The record lists Alice Abdalla as immigrating at age 17 in 1911. On the back of the record is information including her profession, the fact that she could read, that it was…
This birth record, issued by St. Anthony Syrian Maronite Roman Catholic Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, lists Alice Assaf's date of birth as March 5, 1906, and date of baptism as July 3, 1906. It also provides her father's name,…
This record, created at the Cross St. School in Lawrence, MA, on March 5, 1906, details the health of Alice Assaf. It provides other information, including address, 397 Elm St., names of parents, Celia and Wadia, and occupations of parents, "jewelry"…
This record kept track of the admission, discharge, and promotion of students in the elementary school system. This document provides information about Alice Assaf including date and place of birth--March 5, 1904, in Lawrence, MA--name of parent,…
A typed letter certifying Alice Darowish's birthdate as April 12, 1900, and birthplace as Boro, Shanandoah, Pennsylvania. It lists the name of her father, D. E. Darowish, and his residence, 134 E. Coal St., Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. It bears a seal…
A letter, written by J. W. Cooper of Shenandoah Public Schools, on April 18, 1916, certifying that Alice Darowish was a member of the 6th grade when she left Shenandoah.
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.
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on November 17, 1911. It was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
An immigration record sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, on August 13, 1912, certifying that Byron Hall and the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service, was unable to find immigration…
