Joseph was born in Kinston, North Carolina in 1920. In this interview, he discusses his upbringing and his ties to the Baptist and Catholic churches, describes his career in the Marine Corps and his military service during World War II, and reflects…
Sister Mary Michel Boulus details her family's journey from Lebanon to North Carolina, their experiences during the Great Depression, and the strong sense of community and cultural identity that shaped her upbringing. Sister Michel reflects on her…
Greg Hatem is a second generation Lebanese American. He was born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina in 1960. His family immigrated from Hammana, Lebanon in the 1920’s and settled in North Carolina. In this interview, Greg discusses his family’s story…
Houda discusses the circumstances of how her family first came to the United States in the twentieth century from Beirut, Lebanon. She describes the process of her family moving to California and eventually settling in Charrlotte, North Carolina. Her…
George discusses the circumstances of how his family first came to the United States in the twentieth century. He shares his role in his family's business, Merchant Distributors, INC.(MDI), and stories about his education and military service.
Philip discusses the circumstances of how his family first came to the United States in the twentieth century and settled in Goldsboro. He was born in 1942 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He also shares details about his career in politics including…
Dick discusses the circumstances of how his family first came to the United States in the twentieth century and entered the country through Ellis Island. His family settled in Goldsboro, North Carolina and he was born in 1944. He went on to attend…
Lama Abou-Chakra shares stories from her childhood in Lebanon and familial history in the town of Ammatour. She details how and where celebrations take place and the importance and centrality of food. Finally, she shares what being Lebanese American…
Charlie discusses how he and members of his family arrived in the United States from Lebanon in the mid-twentieth century. He shares details about his childhood in boarding school in Lebanon, his college and graduate school life in North Carolina,…
This article published in "The Voice" is a further continuation of their public health series. This article discusses the reasons behind his exclusion and expulsion from both of the medical associations, which have nothing to do with the…
An undated article from the El Paso Herald-Post discusses Dr. Nassour's assistance in the case of a woman dying of botulism, in which he helped secure an antitoxin.
Photograph of Herbert Nassour posing with his football team during his time as a physician in the Army. Herbert is standing with number 30 on his jersey. Writing on the back shows the name and town associated with the player's jersey number.
An issue of the Austin newspaper Metro & State from October 9, 2002. Nassour's obituary is featured along with an article that discusses his medical contributions throughout Texas, "Doctor dedicated life to treating the poor," and "Doctor: At 85, he…
An issue of the El Paso Jaycees Business Review which Nassour is featured in an article that discusses his Mesa Medical Clinic, a minor emergency clinic in El Paso that allows lower income people to get medical treatment while also promptly receiving…
An issue of the El Paso Journal which features Nassour. Nassour is featured in for his mistaken arrest after failure to appear in court as an expert witness in a felony rape case. Dr. Nassour told the journal he would be filing a suit for damages in…
This article published in "The Voice" is a continuation of the paper's medical series. This article concerns the "kangaroo court" set up by the Dallas County Medical Society which attempted to close the clinic Dr. Nassour established in Garland,…
This article published in "The Voice" is a continuation of the paper's medical series. This article concerns the discrimination suit against the Blue Cross insurance company. The article specifically addresses the corrupt nature of those within the…
This article published in "The Voice" is part two of "Dr. Nassour Takes the AMA To Court." This issue specifically addresses Dr. Nassour's defamation suit against the Travis County Medical Society.
This article published in "The Voice" discusses Dr. Nassour's consistent issues with the AMA and Travis County Medical Society. Being fed up with their blacklisting him, and anyone that were to talk to him Dr. Nassour decided to seek legal action…
This article published in "The Voice" is a continuation of The Voice's series on public health. The article discusses Dr. Nassour's expulsion from the American Medical Association (AMA) and exclusion from the Travis County Medical Society.
This article published in "The Voice" is the fourth in a series on public health facilities, and it discusses the issue with healthcare coverage across America. Dr. Nassour's solution to this problem is described, a central hospital surrounded by…
A scanned, fifteen page written account of the problems, discriminations, and lawsuits that Herbert Nassour faced while attempting to serve as a medical professional in Texas.
A scanned letter from Herbert Nassour writing to Dr. Bodansky at the Texas Medical School thanking him for the advice he gave him two years prior about the medical school at American University of Beirut and apologizes for not being able to see him…
A letter from Herbert Nassour writing to Dr. Bodansky at the Texas Medical School apologizing for missing Bodansky while he was visiting Texas over the summer. He writes that he went to New York for the National Board Examinations and saw the World's…
Photograph of a large group of students, Herbert Nassour is standing second from the left in the light suit. The caption on the back reads "First year medical students of the A.U.B. of 1937-38."
Scanned photograph of three different photographs. The first seems to be a photo of Herbert in his military uniform from the torso up and is a copy of item #11. The second photo seems to be of Herbert who is sitting on the left and his parents to the…
Scanned photograph of two different photographs. The first photo is of Herbert in his army uniform looking into the camera with a straight face. The second picture is one of Herbert at the beach and is a copy of item #57.
Photograph of Herbert Nassour reading a newspaper with his son Jimmy sitting by him smiling directly at the camera. Taken at his clinic in El, Paso, Texas.
In frame, Hoda is on the left while Hoda's mother Leila is on the right. Herbert and Hodas' two twin children are in the center of the photograph with Paul on the left and Pauline on the right.
Photograph of a large group dressed in formal attire. The photo includes Hoda's mother, Leila (seated farthest left), Dr. Dodge (3rd from the left of the third row), Herbert (immediately to the right of Dr. Dodge), Hoda in the 2nd row between Herbert…
Photograph of a group of 5 men around a table, while the man in center signs a document. The photograph has writing and signatures on it wishing someone the best of luck. The man on the far right is likely Bert Lynam, the boxer.
Photograph of Herbert, wearing a cap and gown for his graduation. The photo frames only Herbert's upper body. Graduation is likely from American University of Beirut (AUB) and portrait is dated 1937.
