Short story about a father who bought his son a drum. When the drum broke they found a paper in it with writing in Latin. It was from the 16th Century and belonged to the Church. In Vol 19, no. 18, name of newspaper not mentioned.
A letter from unknown writer to Najeeb (last name not clear). The letter is about the land inheritance of Abbas Ghustine Baddour. Other names in the letter include Naoum Kabkano, Martha Abbas Ghustine, George Ghali, Shukri Ghustine, Sicilia sister of…
An incomplete fundraising statement from Saint George Hospital to the Lebanon League of Progress in New York published in alHuda newspaper on Saint George Hospital and its history encouraging people to donate.
A poem by Shukri Baddour to encourage donations to help those affected in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon. Explains the history and unity of these countries. In alResala Magazine, vol. 11, no. 191 & 192, p.23.
A poem by Shukri Baddour, "Mourning the blackbird of the valley" (sharour alwadi) Asaad Khalil Samaan. In alResala Magazine, vol. 11, no. 191 & 192, p.24.
A poem by Sulaiman Samaan alTebshrani to Shukri Baddour on the occasion of electing him as the President of the Lebanese Syrian American Association in North Carolina in the alResala Magazine, vol 10, no. 159.
A handwritten letter in Arabic composed by Khouri Yousuf Sharabiah on August 7, 1920. The letter confirms the baptism of Mansour Hanna Sulaiman on November 13, 1901, and that of his brother, Abdallah Hanna Sulaiman, on July 6, 1903, in Saydet El…
This record is a certificate signed on June 21, 1912, by Ell. Ruthefeld [sp?], Superintendent of Schools for the State of New Hampshire Department of Public Instruction, confirming Abdo Abraham's age and allowing him to work. It states his birthday…
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.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Francis Basile on August 30, 1913. It confirms the birthdate of Adele Abdullah Aqel alBistany on January 20, 1896, putting their age at 17 years and 7 months.
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on August 24, 1913, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It confirms Adell Joseph's arrival in the United States on…
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 newspaper in Arabic, Al-Hoda Newspaper, no. 23, dated Friday, May 12, 1967. Article title 'Voice from Diaspora, Relationships between Syria and Lebanon, by Angele Ellis'.
Al-Kalimāt Al-Khālida, الكلمات الخالدة [Sincere Words] is a collection of speeches and writings written by Salwá Salāmah Aṭlas. It was published in 1923 in Sao Paolo, Brazil.
A handwritten letter in Arabic written by Father Khouri Elias Al Hedsheeti on November 15, 1913. It confirms baptism of (first name not clear, possibly Albert) Beshara on October 2, 1894.
A record certifying Alfred Dowaliby's birthdate as September 24, 1914. It lists his place of birth, 53 White St., Lawrence, Massachusetts. It also includes his father's name, Ameen Dowaliby, mother's name, Julia Abdabor Dowaliby, and their respective…
A birth record created on August 16, 1912 by the City Clerk's Office of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The record provides information about Alice Abbas, including her date and place of birth. It also includes information about her parents, including her…
A school record for Alice Abbas created on August 17, 1921. The record indicates that Alice was born on November 25, 1906. The record was issued by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries and was filled out by one of the Sisters of Notre…
An immigration record from Marseille, France, created on September 16, 1911. The record lists Alice Abdalla as immigrating at age 17 in 1911. On the back of the record is information including her profession, the fact that she could read, that it was…
This birth record, issued by St. Anthony Syrian Maronite Roman Catholic Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, lists Alice Assaf's date of birth as March 5, 1906, and date of baptism as July 3, 1906. It also provides her father's name,…
This record kept track of the admission, discharge, and promotion of students in the elementary school system. This document provides information about Alice Assaf including date and place of birth--March 5, 1904, in Lawrence, MA--name of parent,…
