A letter from Youssuf, who reassures his father about himself and his brother, Aziz, and sends greetings to family and friends. Youssuf jokes about Aziz's Arabic handwriting which is not very good.
A handwritten letter in Arabic from Priest Koury Mikael Koury, written on July 20, 1907. It is also translated into English. It certifies Elias Mousa Bicharah's birthdate as August 2, 1893, and his baptism date as September 1, 1893.
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A letter from Aziz informing his father that business is not going well and that is the reason why he didn't write for a while. He also shares that his brother, Salem, is moving to Salem, West Virginia, to open a new store. Aziz sends greetings to…
A receipt for the erection of a vault, costing $4325, built by J. McKenna, Granite and Marble Works, dated 25 June 1908, and addressed to Joseph Oussani.
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A letter written in English and Arabic by Father Khouri Gabriel on December 18, 1908. Certifies that Naim Jasser, son of Tannos Jasser, was born on April 10, 1893, and baptized on June 5, 1893. The Arabic portion lists the mother as Khazna, the…
Handwritten letter in Arabic and English. The letter certifies that Tom Nassif Ajamie was born on December 28, 1892 and was baptized on February 2, 1893. The letter was signed by Rev. Gabriel Kouri on December 18, 1908.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Mubarak on February 24, 1908. It confirms the age of Maryam, daughter of Mansour, as 16. On the back of the letter, handwritten in pencil, is "Mary Mansour."
A letter from Aziz informing his father about Khalil's court case. Khalil had lent some money to a man, Andraws Remanna, but he didn't pay him back so Khalil took him to court.
A handwritten letter in Arabic, with attached translation, written by Father Youssef Moussa, Pastor of Damascus, on November 17, 1908. It confirms the date of baptism of Ablain Boutros, son of Bouwakim Boutros, as October 20, 1894.
A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Youhanna Al Nyaf on November 20, 1908. It confirms the baptism of Zora (last name not clear) on June 4, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Nofia on October 5, 1908. It confirms the birthdate of Fadwa, daughter of Fadhleh Njaimeh, on August 26, 1893.
A digital version of the first edition of The Syrian Business Directory written and compiled by Salloum Mokarzel and H.F. Otash in the early 1900s.
The directory was a voluntary register of Lebanese American business owners in the United States. A…
A handwritten letter from Rev. Mosa Boohaider of Baskinta, Lebanon, on April 23, 1909. It confirms the date of birth of Lewis Hider as November 15, 1892, and his date of baptism as December 29, 1892. Handwritten notes in English at the bottom…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Mousa Fayadh on August 13, 1909. It confirms the baptism of (first name not clear), daughter of Elias alMajadala, on May 15, 1893.
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English. Written by Father Khouri Hannah Zizhzghy on August 18, 1909, the letter certifies that Amia Nimy, daughter of Makhoul Nimy, was born March 3, 1894, in Falougha. A note on the bottom, in different…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Boutrus on August 23, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Najeeba, daughter of Naoum Ayash Yezbek, on August 10, 1893. Godfather was Elias Ayash Yezbek and godmother was Nimnim, wife of Hannah…
