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  • Collection: Collection of Lawrence Public Library Materials

Date: 1912 Oct 25
An Arabic letter written by Father Khouri Elias Zaitoun on October 25, 1912. It confirms the baptism of Shikri, the son of Youssef (Joseph) Nassif, on April 15, 1897.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_JosephShikri001_wm.pdf

This letter, signed by Rev. Namtallah Jidoun on April 25, 1910, certifies Shafika Anton's birthdate as April 3, 1896, and baptism as April 25, 1896, in Saghbine, Syria.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AntonShafika001_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 Sept 23
Letter in French and Arabic written on September 23, 1913. The French states that it is a certificate of baptism for Paul Sejean. It states that Sejean was baptized in the Parish St. Georges in Aquora, Lebanon [Akoura, Liban]. The letter reports that…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_SejeanP001_wm.pdf

Date: 1914 March
An immigration record issued in Naples, Italy, on March 27, 1914, for a journey to New York. The record, likely a ticket, was issued to Saud [?] [Saa?].
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_SaudS001_wm.pdf

Date: 1909 Jan 25
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Hatem on January 25, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Shahla, daughter of Saleem Abi Khedher, on January 15, 1893.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_SalimSara001_wm.pdf

A handwritten letter in Arabic, written by Father Yousef Mansour El-Khoury on November 18, 1912. The letter testifies to the birth of Saoud Abdallah. This record provides information about Saoud Abdallah, including place and date of birth.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AbdallahSaoud001_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 Nov 11
A birth record certifying Sam Fical's date of birth as December 25, 1894. It also lists his place of birth as Syria, father's name as Sam Fical, and mother's name as Mary Fical. Attested to Justice of the Peace James Digman, by George Fical in New…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_FicalSam001_wm.pdf

Date: 1912 Sept 3
A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Fransis Basile on September 3, 1912. It confirms the baptism of Salima Michael Elias on March 15, 1896.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_EliasSalima001_wm.pdf

Date: 1920 Sept 27
A physician's certificate for Salem Mansour created on September 27, 1920. It lists his birthdate as October 6, 1901, place of birth as Syria, and residence as 215 Hampshire St.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_MansourSalem002_wm.pdf

Date: circa 1920
An application for educational certificate for Salem Mansour. It lists his age as 19, employer as Washington Mills, and residence as 215 Hampshire St.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_MansourSalem001_wm.pdf

Date: 1912
An immigration record for A[?] Selim indicating prepaid passage on the Austro-American line in 1912. On the back, handwritten in pencil, is "Arrived October 17, 1912 at New York."
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_SalemJ001_wm.pdf

Date: 1912 May 12
Passport for Sailem Assid, written in French and Arabic. This passport was given to Sailem in Lebanon (then Ottoman Empire territory). The information portion of the document states that he was 19 years old and was born in El Chamis, Yemen. His…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AssidSailempassport_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 March 1
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Said Francis Tabit on November 21, 1894. Written by (name not clear) on March 1, 1913.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_FrancisSaid002_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 March 1
A handwritten letter from Rev. Simon [Ltibe?] on March 1, 1913. It certifies Said Francis's birthdate as November 21, 1894, in Alremidie, Mount Lebanon.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_FrancisSaid001_wm.pdf

A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Mansour on March 26, 1909. It confirms the age of Saeed, the son of (first name not clear) Habib Elias Albistani, on January 10, 1893.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_BistanySaid001_wm.pdf

Date: 1909 Dec 7
A letter written on December 7, 1909, requesting that Sadie Maloof be given proof of her baptism by B.M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Lawrence schools. The letter states that she was baptized on November 28, 1895, by Rev. M. Q. White, and lists her…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_MaloofSadie001_wm.pdf

A handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Sadie Aboushar's age as 16 years and three months. The letter states that she was born on June 3, 1897, and was baptized on June 20, 1897. The letter also provides the name of Sadie's father,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AboushanSadie001_wm.pdf

An immigration record created at Ellis Island, New York, on August 16, 1913. The record details the admission of Sada Abdo into the United States.This record provides information about Sada Abdo, including her age, destination, date of arrival,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AbdoSada001_wm.pdf

Date: 1957
A commemorative booklet created in honor of the 50th anniversary of Archimandrite Peter Abouzeid, B.S., and his service to the Melkite Church. In 1920, after serving as a missionary in various places, including New Zealand, Father Peter moved to…
1957_StJosSacerdotalJubilee_OCR.pdf

Date: 1923 June 8
A physician's certificate of age for Saba Sfier created on June 8, 1923. It confirms their date of birth as June 8, 1907, in Syria. It lists their address as 284 Elm St.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_SfierSaba001_wm.pdf

Date: undated
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Silversteros Malouf. It confirms the baptism of Saada, whose father is Khalil Abi Salih of Shweer and whose mother is Rashida, daughter of Murad Akomi, on January 19, 1897, by Father Khouri Bartholomew…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AbisalahS001_wm.pdf

Date: 1916 June 13
A typed letter certifying Rosie Darowish's birthdate as August 10, 1895, in 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 and was signed…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_DarowishRosie001_wm.pdf

Date: circa 1926
A school record for Rose Kanan listing her age as 17 and last grade completed as the 5th, at Wetherbee School.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_KananRose001_wm.pdf

Date: undated
A handwritten letter in Arabic.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_KamanRose001_wm.pdf

Date: 1916 Aug
A physician's certificate of age for Rose Hatem created in New Jersey and signed by a physician on August 7, 1916. Confirms that she was at least 14 years of age.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HatemRose001_wm.pdf
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