A scrapbook of publicity clippings created by Norman Hartman during his time as publicity chairman of Andrews Lions Club District 31-A. In addition to articles about the activities of the Lions Club during these years, the scrabook includes articles…
Lions International Nomination of Joe El-Khouri for District Governor 31A at Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The pamphlet contains brief biographical information in addition to a list of Joe El-Khouri's many community contributions.
A photograph in the Copper City Advance newspaper of Father Nicholas Shibley, Maria Shibley, Georgette Shibley, and John Shibley. A note on the newspaper states, "Cousins of: Uncle William Jabaley."
Letter to Joseph El-Khouri from his daughter Marsha (Shiver), dated November 4, 1976, on letterhead from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. In the letter, Marsha relates how special her father was to her. In the envelope at the time of…
Francis Mansour Zayek was the first Maronite bishop to serve outside of the Middle East, heading the Maronite Apostolic Exarchate in Brazil between 1962-1966. In 1966, Pope Paul IV transferred him to Detroit, MI, to head the Exarchate in the United…
A draft for the articles of incorporation for the Metrolina Phoenician Club. The Metrolina Phoenician Club was founded in 1986 by the North Carolina Lebanese Christian community. According to the draft of the common objectives, the Club was formed…
Transcript of a speech given by Dot Mason, Executive Director of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, honoring the accomplishments and civic contributions of Joseph Maroun El-Khouri. The address was given at the Andrews Chamber of Commerce Annual…
Flyer for the Retirement Reception of George Maron El-Khouri organized by his cowokers and held at the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Headquarters.
Article about the 2005 retirement of George Maron El-Khouri from his job of 30 years teaching law enforcement in Andrews, North Carolina. Upon his retirement, George was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in honor of his service to North…
Article about the Andrews, North Carolina, Annual Christmas Party where the Joe El-Khouri Community Service Award was presented to Beth Hay. Based on context from the article, this was December 2006.
Professional and academic update from Edward M. Shiner, University Program Manager of Lebanese American University to Claude and Marsha Shiver of Hillsborough, NC.
The funeral card from Joseph El-Khouri's funeral held at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on July 27, 2012. Joseph El-Khouri was born on May 28, 1924, and passed away on July 22, 2012.
Studio portrait of Moura Lawandos Isaac and Thanios Isaac, parents of Rose El-Khouri. Though the photograph is undated, it was likely taken between 1910 and 1920, perhaps around the time of their marriage in 1917.
A photograph of Rev. Joseph Michael Maroun El-Khouri, father of Joe El-Khouri, seated in front of his house. Two unidentified men crouch at the bottom right of the photograph.
Unidentified friends or relatives of Joseph El-Khouri pose in front of a cedar tree. Also in the background are a bus and other vehicles. Though location is unidentified, the photograph was perhaps taken during a trip to Ba'albek that Joseph went on…
Caption: "Joseph El-Khouri (second from left) with Father (Rev. Maroun El-Khouri) & Brothers & Sisters in front of their home in Kour, Batroun Lebanon (1945?)." Sister Victorine El-Khouri stands on the far right, but Joe and Sr. Victorine's other…
An unidentified young man, likely a friend or relative of Joseph El-Khouri, stands in front of columns at Ba'albek. Ba'albek is a significant archaeological site in Lebanon containing Phoenician ruins.
A photograph of young Rose Isaac posing outside of her family home. According to the 1940 census, Rose's childhood home was located at 141 Lehigh St. in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
A photograph of young Rose Isaac posing outside of her family home. According to the 1940 census, Rose's childhood home was located at 141 Lehigh St. in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
A photograph of Joseph El-Khouri posing outdoors with Moura Isaac. Moura Isaac was the mother of Rose Isaac, who Joseph married in 1950. Though the photograph is undated, it was likely taken early in Joseph and Rose's relationship, perhaps before or…
A photograph of Rose Isaac El-Khouri with an unknown woman and child. Though the date, location, and event are unidentified, the image was perhaps captured at Rose Isaac's wedding to Joseph El-Khouri in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1950.
This 8 reel video was taken in Lebanon during a family visit back. The beginning of this movie includes scenes from a wedding between two unnamed couples, including some of the dance and celebration. In the latter part of the movie, there are images…
This 8 reel video was taken in Lebanon during a family visit back. This video includes scenes of the El-Khouri family and their extended relatives socializing and sightseeing. While most individuals are unidentified, the video includes Reverend…
This 8 reel video was taken in Lebanon in the mid-1950s. This video includes scenes of the El-Khouri family and their extended relatives socializing and sightseeing. The recording does not include sound.
This 8 reel video was taken in Lebanon in the mid-1950s. This video includes scenes of the El-Khouri family and their extended relatives socializing and sightseeing. The recording does not include sound.
This 8 reel video was taken in Lebanon in the mid-1950s. This video includes scenes of the extended El-Khouri family members, including a group of nuns that most likely includes Joseph's sibling Sister Victorine El-Khouri. The video also includes…
This 8 reel video includes panoramas of cityscapes in Lebanon, footage from a moving car, scenes of the El-Khouri children, and crowds of unidentified people. The video was taken in Lebanon in the mid to late 1950s. The recording does not include…
A photograph taken at an El-Khouri family dinner. Most of the individuals are unidentified, but Rose El-Khouri is sitting at the head of the table. Though the date is unknown, the photograph was likely taken in the 1950s.
Caption from Marsha El-Khouri Shiver: "Sithoo Moura & Photo of Giddoo." Moura Isaac posing beneath a portrait of her deceased husband, Thanios Isaac. Thanios passed away in 1939. Though the photograph is undated, it was likely taken in the early to…
An interior photograph of Joseph El-Khouri working in Jabaley's Department Store with four unidentified clerks. The store belonged to Rose Isaac El-Khouri's relatives and was managed by Joseph El-Khouri. Joseph purchased the business in 1965,…
An interior photograph of Joseph El-Khouri working in Jabaley's Department Store with three unidentified clerks. The store belonged to Rose Isaac El-Khouri's relatives and was managed by Joseph El-Khouri. Joseph purchased the business in 1965,…
An exterior photograph of Jabaley's, the department store in Andrews, North Carolina, which belonged to Rose Isaac El-Khouri's relatives and was managed by Joseph El-Khouri. Joseph purchased the business in 1965, renaming it Khouri's. The business…
