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…
The envelope of a letter to Joseph Maroun El-Khouri from Albert G. Jacob postmarked September 13, 1957. In the packet of mostly Arabic letters received from Marsha El-Khouri Shiver this envelope was empty and there was one letter without an envelope.…
اجمعت العديد من المصادر "يمكن القول بأن "قلب لبنان" قدم الريحاني لا كأديب فحسب بل كمؤرخ وكفنان وشاعر إلى جانب الريحاني الفيلسوف والاجتماعي والعالم بالنفس". يصف الريحاني في هذ الكتاب تسع رحلات قام بها في اطار وطنه لبنان. "فإذا قرأت قصائد الريحاني التي…
This manuscript is a collection of various political essays that Ameen Rihani wrote, including publications from The Syrian World. They range on topics from the Ottoman Empire, to Syria and Lebanon, the Political Situation in the Near-East, along…
A foreign money order receipt from Angele Ellis to Sister Marguerite Louvet and the Orphanage of St. Charles in Beirut (spelled Beyrouth), Lebanon, dated 15 December 1945 for $130.00.
A foreign money order receipt from Angele Ellis (spelled Mrs. Toufee Ellis) to Lieutenant Yousef (spelled Joseph) Hobeiche. Sent from Carthage, New York to Qattine (spelled Kattine) Keserwan (spelled Kasrouan) Ghazir, Beirut (spelled Beyrouth) Syria,…
A foreign money order receipt from Angele Ellis (spelled Mrs. Toufee Ellis) to Lieutenant Yousef (spelled Joseph) Hobeiche. Sent from Carthage, New York to Qattine (spelled Kattine) Keserwan (spelled Kasrouan) Ghazir, Beirut (spelled Beyrouth) Syria,…
A foreign money order receipt from Angele Ellis (spelled Mrs. Toufee Ellis) to Lieutenant Yousef (spelled Joseph) Hobeiche. Sent from Carthage, New York to Qattine (spelled Kattine) Keserwan (spelled Kasrouan) Ghazir, Beirut (spelled Beyrouth) Syria,…
A foreign money order receipt from Angele Ellis (spelled Mrs. Toufee Ellis) to Lieutenant Yousef (spelled Joseph) Hobeiche. Sent from Carthage, New York to Qattine (spelled Kattine) Keserwan (spelled Kasrouan) Ghazir, Beirut (spelled Beyrouth) Syria,…
A foreign money order receipt from Angele Ellis (spelled Mrs. Toufee Ellis) to Adla Hobeiche. Sent from Carthage, New York to Qattine (spelled Kattine) Keserwan (spelled Kasrouan) Syria, dated 25 May 1942 for $25.00.
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.
A postcard addressed to Mr. Toufic Ellis from Angele, undated. Angele confirms arriving to Lebanon with Kail, waiting for them were Namtallah and wife, her cousin Youssuf and family, Wajih Kmeid and brother and cousin, Khouri Butrus alTanouri. Next…
A postcard showing Jiita Grotto, Lebanon. From Angele to Kail, dated Oct. 21, 1978 (on stamp). Arabic section: 'your father is cooking Lubia (French bean) and doesn't leave kitchen'.
A newspaper clipping written in Arabic. Dated August 20, 1965. Title: 'Readers' Opinion', Angele writes to Al Hoda newspaper and thanks/praises them for their new section 'Voice from Diaspora'. Angele describes the new section: 'brings Lebanon news…
A letter to Kail from Angele, date not available. Arabic section: Angele tells Kail his father feels better and no letters from Lebanon. Khouri Butrus in Baquta sent letter saying he met with Namtallah in Jounieh and they are all good.
An envelope and letter addressed from Angele Ellis to Kail Ellis, dated 1986 February 25. Arabic section: Angele tells Kail that she called Kazahya and asked him if he has heard from family in Lebanon. Kazahya replied that there are no letters at…
A letter and envelope addressed from Angele Ellis to Kail Ellis, dated 1982 June 22. Angele informs Kail that received the newspaper's article that talk about war in Lebanon. Kmeid in Baabda, the article mentioned George, it is likely to be Joseph.…
A letter addressed to Kail Ellis from Angele, 1982 March 5. Angele informs Kail that she received a letter from Namtallah with the check she sent to them earlier, the check wasn't handwritten but 'typed' and the bank in Beirut didn't accept it. She…
An envelope and 3D postcard addressed from Angele Ellis to Kail Ellis, dated 1981 July 17. Arabic below: locations of where 'bombs are falling' in Ghazir, Kfour, Boqaata, and Mazra'a in Lebanon.
