A letter from Daniel J. Faour in New York, dated December 4, 1893, to the N.N. Brass Company about rattles that were ordered and had yet to arrive. The letterhead is of "Danial J. Faour &
A letter to Frank B. Kellogg, Secretary of State, from Don C. Seitz, dated January 15, 1929. The letter introduces and describes that he has a matter concerning horses to discuss with Kellogg.
Flyer announcing the arrival of dancer Zayda for a Egyptian Dance Workshop. Also includes an advertisement for Yallah Dance Ensemble's "Caravans and Desert Sands."
A professional portrait of Isabel Oussani. The back of the photo is labeled, "Edsall Studio Wm. G. Diekmann Prop. Portraits 246 & 248 West 125th Street, New York." The picture was likely taken in 1906 or 1907.
A professional portrait of Isabel (left) and Margaret (right) Oussani seated on a bench. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The back of the photo is labeled, "Wm. G. Diekmann Prop. Portraits 246 & 248 West…
A professional portrait of Margaret Oussani standing in a gate. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The picture was likely taken in 1906 or 1907.
A letter from Edward Mitty, Executive Director of the Trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral, to Margaret Oussani acknowledging receipt of her payment for the Permanent Care of graves in Calvary Cemetery, dated 23 November 1971.
Program for an event titled "Festival of the Nile" sponsored by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture through members of the Nile Traditional Folklore Group.
A stamped envelope from Elias Jabbour to addressed to Mrs. Angele (spelled Angel) Ellis, 514 West Street, Carthage, N.Y., U.S.A., with stamps from the 1967 International Year of Tourism from Byblos, Lebanon. Sent by Airmail, stamp dated June 11,…
An undergraduate history paper written by Ellen N. Maroun for Adirondack History, Dr. Murray Heller, North Country Community College, circa 1980s. Titled, 'The Lebanese Community of Tupper Lake.'
An immigration record issued in Naples, Italy, on March 27, 1914, for a journey to New York. The record, likely a ticket, was issued to Saud [?] [Saa?].
Foreign Policy Association Confirmation of Engagement, undated. The document states that will be a speaker at the Spence School in NYC. The topic of discussion is listed as "Problems in Asia Minor" on February 14, 1930.
A letter to from Elisabeth Mck. Scott of the Foreign Policy Association, dated October 28, 1929. The letter asks Ameen Rihani to stay at the Copley Plaza Hotel at the behest of Christian Herter the Chairman of the Boston Foreign Policy Association.
A letter to from Elisabeth Mck. Scott of the Foreign Policy Association, dated November 14, 1929. The letter addresses Rihani's bill for his travelling expenses.
Confirmation of Engagement that designates as a speaker at an event held by the International Relations Committee at the Upper Montclair Women's Club, the event was to be held January 16, 1929. The document is dated November 6, 1929.
A letter to from Elisabeth Mck. Scott of the Foreign Policy Association, dated November 2, 1929. The letter addresses that a Mrs. Holt is anxious for to arrive at the Hamilton Street Club to meet the Foreign Policy Association Committee.
Invitation to a luncheon held in honor of , at the Women's City Club on Tuesday February 19, 1929. The document also gives a brief introduction into and addresses that he will be speaking on "Political Tendencies in Arabia."
Two letters from Franklin D. Roosevelt to M. Mansour and the calling card given to M. Mansour by Franklin D. Roosevelt's campaign. One letter is a campaign letter from to Franklin D. Roosevelt to M. Mansour requesting a meeting
"Harvest Chant" for Piano by Anis Fuleihan, marked Spicer Music Box, Decatur, Illinois on bottom and John E. Balamos, Phi Mu Alpha on top. Copyright 1944 by G. Schirmer, Inc. of New York, New York.
"Compositions For The Piano: Air and Fugue on White Keys" by Anis Fuleihan. Copyright 1943 by G. Schirmer, Inc, New York. Signed by Anis Fuleihan, Elizabeth Travis, and [illegible] to John Balamos.
"Cypriana" Five Pieces for Piano, Movement 4 Serenade by Anis Fuleihan, marked John E. Balamos, Phi Mu Alpha. Copyright 1943 by G. Schirmer, Inc., New York, New York.
"Epithalamium Variations for Piano and String Orchestra" by Anis Fuleihan. Copyright 1942 by G. Schirmer, Inc., New York, New York. Stamped from Spicer Music Box, Decatur, Illinois.
Contract for transportation by sea for Nicola Nazria (16) and her sister Nabeha Nazria (11). They were going to New York and were departing on June 1, 1912. The back of the document states that Nicola was Syrian, was travelling to Dover, New…
Contract for transportation by sea by the Transatlantic General Company out of Marseille, France, issued on April 4, 1914. Sabooha F. Hatem was a 33 year old Syrian woman traveling to New York with three children, Habib (17), Elase (10), and Najle…
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This letter, dated June 16, 1913, was handwritten by Father Georges Kallass. It confirms Najeeb Assad's birthdate as October, 1896 and states that the Father performed his baptism at the St. Shalitah Church on October 23, 1896. It lists his father as…
Letter from Georges Saykali to his brother Michel Saykali. He tells him that he received all the letters sent from Paris, London, Cúcuta, New York, and Baranquilla. He also tells him that he was late in responding to him due to some health problems.…
An envelope addressed to Mr. Joseph Oussani, return address marked as Gorra Brothers, Shanghai, China. Inside the envelope is a letter written in Arabic.
A postcard depicting the Whitehall Building on Washington St. in Battery Place. There was a store in the bottom corner of the buildling run by a Syrian man by the name of Kato or Kado. This view of the building shows what the Arabs saw when they were…
