A series of letters that explain the family timeline. In a separate letter, the author apologizes for not copying it over but she explains that the reason for this is because she does not have a typewriter. Top of the letter dated July 18, 2018.
Nell Mettrey Kahdy Scrapbook copy. The beginning of the book features a letter/speech written by Ronnie. The book itself also features a number of article clippings, notes from other family members, and family photos.
Letter from Cyril Taylor of the American Institute of Foreign Study to George Kahdy. The letter addresses Nell's passing and the possibility of creating the Nell Mettrey Kahdy Scholarship for Linguist Scholars.
A handwritten birthday card from Georgette Kahdy to her sister Barbara Estes. It details how much Georgette values Barbara and mentions a future trip they are taking together. Dated December 2013.
Barbara Estes and her Spanish teacher sit together on a wall in Puebla, Mexico. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara and her Spanish teacher in Puebla, Mexico. Trip with Georgette July 2013."
A chain of emails that refers to Mettrie Lari's diagnosis of breast cancer and her subsequent double mastectomy. Another chain of emails from three months earlier between Mettrie Lari and her mother Barbara Estes goes into detail about how their…
A newspaper clipping of Barbara Estes and her two grandchildren, Nora and Price Colussy-Estes. The bottom of the photo states this was after Barbara played Dr. Florence Ravenel in History Live! Published in The Highlander, June 30, 2011
Barbara Estes standing next to the location of an infamous toll road in Highlands, North Carolina. The article also mentions Barbara Estes's part in the History Live! play by the Highlands Historical Society. June 2011.
A series of scenes with Barbara Estes and Callie Stanley. The top of the first page says, "obtained from Callie when we had lunch in Fayetteville, North Carolina." Dated June 2009. A newspaper article of Callie Stanley's life as she was growing up…
A letter from Iyali Ruiz and Tran that states how meaningful Barbara Estes is to them and that for Thanksgiving she wanted to recognize how thankful they are for having her in their lives.
A handwritten letter from Georgette Kahdy to her sister Barbara Estes in which she compliments Mettrie and John Lari's relationship. She also thanks Barbara for a pillow she sent. Dated April 2, 2006.
A letter from Catherine Keen to Barbara Estes in which she acknowledges the donation given to the National Museum of American History and states that the donation has been added to the existing Naff Arab American Collection. She also thanks her for…
Mettrie's (daughter of Barbara Estes) wedding to John Lari as family members surround the couple. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara Kahdy Estes' daughter, Mettrie's wedding to John Lari, 2006?"
A card from Mettrie Lari that refers to a trip that her mother Barbara and Jim Estes went on. The outside of the card is a side note from Mettrie Lari wishing Barbara Estes a happy Mother's day.
A letter from Catherine Keen of the Smithsonian Museum of American History to Barbara Estes in which she apologizes for the amount of time it has taken her to send a photocopy of the Maloof song book that she donated. She also mentions that due to…
A handwritten letter from Bill (William S. Elias) to Jim and Barbara complimenting them on the party that was thrown in honor of George and Nell Kahdy.
A handwritten card from Mettrie Lari to her mother Barbara Estes in which she mentions spending Barbara's birthday with her in Highlands, North Carolina. She sends early birthday wishes and thanks her for her support. Dated July 11, 2005.
A card from Nell and George Kahdy to Barbara and Jim Estes wishing them a good time in Arizona. She also talks about the weather and how she's grateful for the communication she has with her children and grandchildren. Dated February 7, 2004.
A handwritten card from Nell Kahdy to her daughter Barbara Estes in which she thanks her for the gifts she sends. She also reminisces about how thankful she is to have had such wonderful children. At the bottom there are two notes. One is from George…
A forwarded email from Mettrie to her mother from an Israeli student who had coincidentally met Barbara at the Highlands Fall Country Club in Highlands, North Carolina. He mentions that with her help, he was able to gain admission into Mississippi…
Folder from Aunt Virginia containing negatives of Marta and Habib Sawaya. In a note to Barbara Estes from Ginny regarding the negatives, she asks Barbara to hang on to them. Negatives of Marta and Habib in which Martha is standing next to Habib who…
A signed holiday card from Barbara Estes's ESL class to Barbara Estes. This class was held at the Highlands Falls Country Club in Highlands, North Carolina. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara's ESL class of HFCC 2001-02."
A letter from Anne Tyler to Nell Kahdy in which she is overjoyed to have heard from Nell. She reflects on her education from Needham Broughton and says she thinks it provided a better education than current schools. Dated July 20, 2001.
Nell Kahdy and an unknown woman walk side by side on a boardwalk next to the ocean. They are both carrying large bags and behind them stands a large boat named Romanza.
The Kahdy family poses on the stairs in casual clothing. The back of the photo lists the name of each family member in the photo and that this was located in Raleigh during the late 1980s.
A handwritten card from George Jr., Martha, Kathryn, and Kristin Kahdy wishing Barbara Estes a happy birthday. It seems to have originally been accompanied with a gift. The card also mentions that their mother, Nell Kahdy, seems to be doing better…
An email exchange between Mettrie Lari and her mother Barbara Estes in which they discuss Mettrie's friend who recently had her first child, Mettrie's adjustment to life in New York, and her vacation to California.
George Jr., Georgette, Barbara, George, and Nell Kahdy smile and pose together in formal clothing. Back caption lists the names of the family members in the photo.
A portrait of George Jr., Kristin, Kathryn, and Martha Kahdy together. They are all smiling and wearing semi-formal clothing. Caption on the back reads, "Our church photo."
Nell Kahdy stands on the porch of her and George's house in a blue and white dress. In front of her stand several trees and bushes that obscure her somewhat. Caption on the back reads, "805 Runnymede rd Raleigh. Nell on first porch 80s or 90s."
The Kahdy family poses outside on wooden benches. On the right side of the photo, it appears that a picture of George Kahdy has been cut out and placed next to Nell Kahdy.
A handwritten card from Nell Kahdy to her daughter Barbara Estes and Barbara's husband Jim. She talks about her time in France and the variety of people that she meets while there.
