A French Republic passport from Beirut, Syria, for Emilie Soliman listing her age as 18 years. It states that she was born in Beirut, her nationality was Syrian, and that she was travelling to Lawrence, MA. She was not accompanied by anyone.
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Assaad, son of Sulaiman Ta'my, on October 1, 1894, and their baptism on November 5. Written by Father Khouri Romanos on October 9, 1909.
A typed document created in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and signed by the notary public in August, 1922. It contains the testimony of Sarah Sofeir of 384 Elm St. that her daughter, Deebey Sofeir, was born on August 17, 1906. It states that Deebey was…
A series of pink immigration records from the journey of Saabeh Sofeir and Deebey Sofeir, aged 13 and 15 at the time of their travel on August 17, 1921. The first document is a receipt or ticket for travel on the Fabre Line paid for by Sarah Sofeir…
A passport for Deebey [Dibio] Sofeir (11 years old) and brother Saabeh Sofeir (9 years old) issued by The Department of Public Security in Egypt. Contains a photograph of the children. It also contains a number of stamps indicating that the children…
A note created on May 14, 1917, handwritten and stamped on the top and the bottom with the name of Basile Nahas, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church, 293 Oak St., Lawrence, Mass. It confirms that Kareem Smaho, son of John Smaho Wadish, was born May 25,…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on December 14, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Catherine Siyoufi arrived in the United…
A promise of employment record for Bashir Simon created on June 24, 1921, confirming their employment as a doffer in Washington Mills. On the back is a signed physician's certificate of health.
A school record for Bashir Simon, born November 1, 1906, and resident of 27 Pine St. It lists information about their studies at St. Mary's School and includes their father's name, George Simon. It was signed by the principle, Siter M. Teresa, on…
A Minor's Certificate of Literacy for Mary Sign created on August 19, 1913. It indicates that she lived at 99 Valley St., was more than 16 years old, and was born December 28, 1894, in Syria. It also confirms that she could read and write legibly. On…
Copy of a birth record issued by the City of Boston Registry Department certifying that Ethel Shukrallah, child of Najeeb and Mary Shukrallah, was born on December 2, 1896.
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Shukrallah Ibrahhem Tannous in 1892. Written by Father Khouri Nickola Aqel on December 5, 1907.
An application for employment certificate for Bashir Simon to work at Washington Mills. It lists their residence as 27 Pine St., place of birth as Syria, and present age as 14 years.
Hail Mary card written in Arabic. Arabic text reads that recitation of the phrase "peace be on you oh mother of mercy and benevolence" will forgive its reciter for 100 days each time the phrase is read.
A letter of thanks written to Tobia Attallah for his well wishes to the Queen for the wellbeing of her son, written by the Queen of Spain's secretary on October 10, 1896.
A shipping bill to Father Tobia Attallah, dated January 31, 1899. The company is Cammionage de Chemin de Fer de Paris et Lyon et la Méditerranée. The communication informs Attallah that a shipment for him will be leaving Marseilles on February 2.
A letter from Father Tobia who writes to Father [name illegible] to inform him that [Chaia] wrote to him several times without receiving any letter and sends his greetings. Dated June 18, 1923, Beit Chabeb, Lebanon.
An envelope address to Father Tobia Attallah at Beit Chabeb in Lebanon and has calculations in Arabic numbers on the reverse side, dated December 26, 1924.
