A letter from Nell Kahdy to her daughter Barbara Kahdy in which she tells her she has found a Mother's Day letter from Barbara from the year 1946. Nell Kahdy attaches this letter to her own.
A white envelope that details that George A. Kahdy was in Lebanon sometime around 1947. It also mentions Nellie Kahdy's inability to join him as she was pregnant with George and Georgette at the time, who were born on January 16, 1947. The note also…
A portrait of the Kahdy family in which everyone is wearing formal clothing. The back of the photo lists each family member in the photo, how they are related, and that these specific relatives are located in Rayak, Lebanon.
The Sawaya Family reunion that takes place in Bteghrine, Lebanon. On the back are listed names of all individuals in the photo from left to right and how they are related.
Uncle Gabriel and his family stand outside of a stone house. Caption on the back reads, "Uncle Gabriel (Nell's uncle, her mother's brother) with his first wife and kids. 1947's."
Michele Nahara sits sideways on the donkey as Uncle Gabriel leads it with a small rope. Caption on the back reads, "Uncle Gabriel and Michele Nahara our cousin. His father Namir is dead. Scene behind the house, kitchen in the back."
Georgy Kahdy and an unknown man stand in front of the Erechtheion in Athens, Greece. George, who is on the left, is wearing a casual outfit similar to that of the man who is standing next to him. Nearby, a man stands with a camera. Caption on the…
George Kahdy sitting on top on the largest cut stone in the world. Caption on the back reads, "Largest cut stone on earth. Dad (George Kahdy) saw in 1947. Barbara Kahdy Estes saw in 2010 on trip to Lebanon on way to Baalbek."
The Sawaya family stands together within a small grove of trees in casual summer clothing. Caption on the front reads, "Uncle Sawaya and family - 1947." The back of the photo lists each person in the photo from left to right.
George Kahdy stands on top of a statue of a lion that is a part of the ruins in Baalbek, Lebanon. Caption on the back reads, "George in Baalbek, Lebanon. 1947."
Sheed standing in high grass as he holds a bucket in his left hand and a cloth sack in his right. In the photo, Sheed is wearing thick, protective clothing. Caption on the back reads, "Sheed Geberal's son. Lebanon 1947."
George Kahdy stands on some of the ruins of Baalbek, Lebanon, while his family stands below him. Caption on the back reads, "Dad and Kahdy family visiting Baalbek, 1947."
Three of George Kahdy's cousins standing on top of a low brick wall with the rest of the city in the background. Caption on the back reads, "Kahdy cousins. Rayak, Lebanon '47."
Kushwee Kahdy smiling and sitting outside in a dress. Around her stands a cinder block building and pieces of concrete. The back of the photo states, "George A. Kahdy grandmother on paternal side. Visit to Lebanon 1947. She lived to be very old.…
Young George Jr. and Georgette Kahdy sit next to each other on a table. They are both smiling and wearing matching outfits. Caption on the back reads, "Georgette and George Kahdy 1949."
Young Barbara Kahdy smiles and leans on her right arm as she poses on top of a table. She is wearing a dark outfit with flowers. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara 1949 or 50."
Adma Kahdy and a group of three other unknown women stand together outside in what appears to be a forest as a man seems to sneak into the photo from behind a tree. Behind them is a commingling group of people.
Adma Kahdy and two unknown women stand together as they link arms. The trees in background and the fact that they are wearing overcoats suggests it's either fall or winter.
Adma and Asaf Kahdy with three of their daughters stand in front of a house in what seems to be either fall or winter. Caption on the back reads, "March 1950. Portland, Oregon."
Nell Kahdy stands outside with her two young daughters Barbara and Georgette Kahdy. Barbara, her eldest child, holds a long club while Georgette holds a piece of paper and shields her eyes from the sun. Caption on the back reads, "Nell with Georgette…
Nell Kahdy stands outside with her two young daughters Barbara and Georgette Kahdy. Barbara, her eldest child, holds an object while Georgette holds a piece of paper and shields her eyes from the sun. Caption on the back reads, "Nell with Georgette…
George Kahdy stands with his hand on his daughter Barbara's shoulder while Sally stands on the other side of him. They are all dressed formally and stand outside near a sidewalk. Caption on the front reads, "1951. Barbara, Sally, George."
Barbara Kahdy stands in between her twin siblings Georgette and George Kahdy. Georgette and George Jr. are wearing matching sweaters while Barbara is wearing a dress with a cardigan.
Nell Kahdy stands behind her daughter Georgette and holds onto her shoulder. Barbara Kahdy is in a small tree between her parents as she smiles and leans toward her father. George Kahdy is leaned down and holds onto his son George Kahdy Jr. Caption…
Nell Kahdy stands behind her daughter Georgette and holds onto her shoulder. Barbara Kahdy is in a small tree between her parents as she smiles and leans toward her father. George Kahdy is leaned down and holds onto his son George Jr. Front caption…
Young Barbara, George Jr., and Georgette Kahdy balance on the bumper of the car as they lean against the hood. In the background stands a forest and snow. The top of the photo states "Colorado- 51 Trip to Oregon. Barbara, George, Georgette."
Young Barbara Kahdy stands on the outer basin of a large fountain. She is wearing a casual outfit with a striped shirt. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara 1952."
Nell and George Kahdy stand with their arms draped over their young daughter Barbara Kahdy's shoulders. The three of them stand outside with a house in the background.
Barbara Kahdy smiles and sits in a wagon. While she's sitting, she holds onto the handle and leans against it. She is wearing a casual dress and thin jacket.
Nell Kahdy serves her three young children lunch as they sit in front of a small makeshift table. Young George Jr. looks at the camera while his two sisters, Georgette and Barbara eat their lunches.
Nell Kahdy stands outside and cooks breakfast for her family on a portable stove. In the distance stands a dense forest and mountains. Caption on the back reads, "Nell cooking breakfast on rd to Oregon 1954?"
Georgette, George Jr., and Barbara Kahdy stand with their neighbor Ann Bulbaloe outside of a nearby house. Caption on the back reads, "308 Pace Street with Ann Bulbaloe- neighbor. Georgette, Ann, George, Barbara."
As Nell Kahdy sits with a binder in her lap, George Jr. and Georgette Kahdy sit on both sides of her. In front of Nell Kahdy sits Barbara Kahdy who is reading "The Tale of the Crow" to all of them. Caption on the back reads, "Nell Kahdy teacher with…
Nell Kahdy sits down with a binder in her lap while Georgette, George Jr., and Barbara Kahdy surround her. George Jr. and Georgette are right next to her while Barbara Kahdy sits in front of her and reads "The Tale of the Crow" to them.
Mary Wehbie holding her coat and standing on the sidewalk of a busy street with stores and cars in the background. The back of the photo says, "Mother in Marseilles. Mary Wehbie Lebanon trip 1950s."
Mary Wehbie and Aunt Sultani standing next to each other as Mary Wehbie wraps her arm around Aunt Sultani's shoulder. On the back of the photo, it reads, "Sittie Wehbie, mother and aunt Sultani. Sultani was Nell's aunt, her mother's sister. Taken in…
Mary Wehbie and two women wait on the deck of a boat as it goes through a drill. The back of the photo states, "Boat drill. Left to right, Jewish woman from Egypt, mother (Sittie Mary), and a woman from Hammarah."
