The interview covers the life story of Alaa Jaza, a Lebanese American who was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and later immigrated to the United States. The interview discusses his upbringing in a large family in Beirut, his decision to join the US Army,…
In this interview, Melissa Simms discusses her family’s Lebanese-American background, including her upbringing, artistic expression, and experiences navigating her cultural identity. Melissa's family history in the US begins with her grandfather…
Interview with Mireille Sleiman discusses her life growing up during the Lebanese Civil War, her university years in Beirut, and migration story after marriage moving between Belgium, the US, England, and China. She spoke about the challenges of…
This interview with Michelle Tager recounts her life story, beginning with her childhood in Beirut and its suburbs before the civil war. She described her family's political background, her education in religious schools, and the stark changes…
This interview with Michelle McDonald chronicles her life as an American of Lebanese descent. She discusses her upbringing in the Pacific Northwest and her ties to her Lebanese heritage. She also details her relationship with her maternal…
This interview highlights the life of Rania Masri, an academic and lifelong activist. The interview narrates her birth in Lebanon and upbringing in Bahrain within a politically conscious Lebanese family. She recounts moving to North Carolina at the…
Paul Schervish reflects on his life journey, beginning with his upbringing in Detroit, Michigan, and his deep roots in Lebanese-American tradition. He explores how cultural traditions, especially food and cooking with relatives, shaped his identity…
Susan Assaf discusses her childhood in Lebanon before returning to the United States. The interview explores her upbringing in Ohio, her education and career path, her connection to her Lebanese heritage, and her experiences as a stay-at-home mother…
Matt Kadane Oral History conducted by Dr. Akram Khater on March 12, 2021. Dr. Matthew Kadane shares his family's immigration story from Lebanon to the United States in the late nineteenth century. He also shares stories from his own childhood and…
A program for a dinner honoring His Royal Highness Prince Abdulilah, hosted by the Institute of Arab American Affairs Program and including lists of speakers, guests of honor, and a photograph of the prince. A photograph showing Prince Abd El Ilah…
A banquet program honoring His Royal Highness Prince Feisal Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prince Khalid of Saudi Arabia, including a menu and illustrations of the figures.
Oral history interview with Karni Keushgerian. Karni Keushgerian, a Lebanese-Armenian bisexual woman, shares her experiences growing up in Lebanon and her journey to the United States. She discusses the importance of preserving Armenian culture and…
Oral history interview with Mortada Haidar. Mortada Haider, a non-binary individual from Lebanon, shares their journey of self-discovery and coming to terms with their queer identity.
Oral history interview with Steve Baddour. Steve Baddour shares his life story focusing on the process of coming out, the AIDS epidemic and being gay and Lebanese in the South. Steve discusses his family and community support throughout the…
الشواعر الشريفة [The Noble Sentiments] is an edited collection of poems and speeches presented on April 7, 1923 in honor of Silver Anniversary celebration of Al-Hoda [Guidance].
The second half of the text contains material presented at a similar…
A letter from historian Alixa Naff of the National Museum of American History to Mary Mokarzel thanking her for the donation of family photos and documents.
A letter from Chief Archivist John Fleckner of the National Museum of American History to Helen Samhan thanking her for the donation of family photos and documents. In the last paragraph of the letter Fleckner mentions that a Deed of Gift is…
A deed of gift to the National Museum of American History from Helen Samhan and Mary Mokarzel listing the specific journals, photographs, and other documents that they donated to the museum. The Deed was enclosed in letter 1-1-1-2.
A letter from John Moses to Mary Mokarzel concerning the translation and publication of Salloum Mokarzel's writings for inclusion in Moses's Annotated Index to the Syrian World. Moses includes several suggestions for translators in New York and a…
An announcement sent out by the Immigration Research Center concerning the publication of the Annotated Index to the Syrian World, 1926-1932. The bottom of the page includes an order form.
A letter from Dr. Eugene Paul Nassar to Mary Mokarzel concerning receipt of two Al-Hoda books to help with the writing of the introduction for the "Annotated Index to the Syrian World." Included is the introduction itself for Mokarzel to review.
A letter from Mary Mokarzel to Eugene Paul Nassar concerning an upcoming project-- probably the publication of the Annotated Guide to the Syrian World.
A letter from the photoduplication branch of the Library of Congress to Mary Mokarzel concerning the microfilming of Al-Hoda and the Lebanese American Journal.
Letters from the Library of Congress Exchange and Gift Division to Mary Mokarzel concerning microfilming and appraisal of Al-Hoda and the Lebanese American Journal.
Copy of a Letter from Nathan R. Einhorn of the Library of Congress to Ed Hellew of Bridge Packers concerning the shipping of material from Mary Mokarzel (probably Al-Hoda papers). This letter was an attachment to another letter which is linked below.
Notes related to Mary Mokarzel's business with the Library of Congress and the microfilming of Al-Hoda and the Lebanese American Journal (probably a list of issues).
A letter from librarian George Atiyeh of the Library of Congress to Mary Mokarzel concerning the Mokarzel Library. The attachment mentioned was not enclosed.
A letter from librarian George Atiyeh to Mary Mokarzel requesting a meeting to discuss papers in her family's collection which could be of use to the Near East section of the Library.
A series of letters exchanged between S. Marley of the Library of Congress and Mary Mokarzel concerning the disposal of many bound volumes of Al-Hoda, which had been provided by Mary to be microfilmed.
A letter from S. Branson Marley, Jr. of the Library of Congress to Mary Mokarzel. Included are notes and a draft of a reply letter written by Mary Mokarzel as well as a subscription form for the Lebanese American Journal.
Letters from staff of the Library of Congress's photoduplication service to Mary Mokarzel concerning problems with the delivery and microfilming of her issues of Al-Hoda.
A letter from Jennings Wood of the Library of Congress to Mary Mokarzel concerning the receipt of the Al-Hoda papers for microfilming. Included are Mary's notes on a phone call from Charles LaHood.
