An Arabic travel journal written by Joseph Oussani detailing his journey from Baghdad, Iraq, to the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in Illinois. A translation by Leon Bushara is also included.
A bank note stating that Joseph Oussani will pay Gladys Oussani $1000 plus interest one year from that day, dated 15 August 1919. A written note on item states it was paid 16 August 1920.
An English translation by Leon Bushara or a letter from Boutros (Peter) Oussani to his brother Joseph, probably circa 1893 given the context of travel. A second handwritten copy of the translation is also in the folder.
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.
A letter in Arabic from Joseph Oussani in New York to his parents in Baghdad, Iraq, telling them of his marriage to Irish-American Margaret Shea, dated 5 May 1896. Two photocopies of the original, a handwritten English translation by Leon Bushara,…
A letter written by Joseph Oussani dated 5 May 1896. Joseph announces his upcoming marriage to a young Irish Catholic American girl to his parents in Baghdad, begging their blessing since they could not be there. He mentions that his brothers, Yak…
A letter from Matthew McEvoy, Supervisor of Trustees Office, to Margaret Oussani setting up an appointment to obtain the key to the mausoleum, dated 16 May 1960.
A letter from Matthew McEvoy, Supervisor of Trustees Office, to Margaret Oussani setting up an appointment to discuss perpetual care of the mausoleum, dated 19 September 1960.
