A postcard depitcting a black and white picture of Easter Sunday on the boardwalk of Atlantic City, NJ. The postcard contains writing from a Matilda to Mrs. Greene on June 28, 1903.
Naturalization Papers for George Joseph Safy dated 2 Nov 1903. Occupation listed as cigar dealer. Year of arrival listed as 1894. Reference testimony given by Anthony M. Nofal.
A letter from Aziz who reassures his father about his life and work and sends greetings to his family and friends. Due to the Beirut riot, Aziz was unable to send money to his family.
A letter from Khalil who asks his uncle Asaad about his father who was sick and died. He sends his love, prayers, and greetings to his father and family. Khalil asks what his father's final words were.
A handwritten receipt of several payments from:
deceased Youssef [Joseph] Neja Abu Kahle, 5575 francs, 1903.
deceased Youssef Mousa Abu Kahle, 5000 Canadian francs, 1905.
Father Tobia Attallah, and Father Butrus [last name not clear].
[name and…
A scrapbook created by the Ameen Rihani Museum that contains materials written by or about Ameen Rihani from around the world. This includes, but is not limited to newspaper articles, magazine articles, book reviews, poems, pamphlets, programs, and…
A birth record for Gabriel Joseph, born on December 3, 1904, in Waterville, Maine. It lists the father's name as Abraham Joseph and his occupation as Merchant, and the mother's maiden name as Raphael Joseph.
From Trey Matthews: "Passport Application for George Joseph Safy dated 6 Aug 1904. Birth date listed as 4 Jan 1877 in Syria. Year of arrival listed as 1894. Witnessed by Salim B. Nofal."
This birth record, issued by the City Clerk's Office of Lawrence, Massachusetts, on April 4, 1904, confirms George Akel's birth as June 20, 1903. It provides further information about George, including place of birth, 383 Elm St., name of father,…
A letter from Khalil who asks about properties or land for sale in the village, shares news of family and friends in diaspora, and tells him he is sending them money with a friend going home.
A letter from Khalil who tells his uncle that Salem, his brother, is not going to Lebanon this year and he wants him to ask about a lady, Helen, for his brother to marry. He asks his uncle to request approval from her and her family.
A letter from Khalil who asks his uncle to confirm whether he talked to Helen's family about a marriage with his brother Salem and whether money is needed.
A letter from Khalil who advises his uncles to buy the property of Alphons Naqash and use it to build a church. He encourages the family to be in agreement on this issue.
A letter from Khalil who tells his uncle to do what he sees right in work according to the power he has from Khalil, and to send him the costs of any renovations and contributions to church. He asks about his sister Maryam.
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 letter from Khalil who thanks his uncle for his recent letters where he confirms the receipt of items (clothes) sent by Khalil. Khalil apologizes for not sending the pistol/gun to his uncle and for not finding a trustworthy person to take it. He…
A letter from Aziz reassuring his father about his life and work. He asks about his brother Youssuf and whether he needs money or anything else while he is in school. Aziz tells his father that he would send some money when he could and that his…
A handwritten letter in Arabic. The letter was sent from Reverend Father Gabriel on October 20, 1904, and confirms that Wadiah, the daughter of George abi Shaja, was 15 and was born in Saghbeen, Syria.
