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  • Collection: Collection of Reverend Tobia Attallah Letters

A letter from Nadim Attallah who sends his greetings and best wishes for Christmas and New Year, and informs his father that he and Krouger are staying with their cousins and they are doing good. Dated December 16, 1929, Bissikrima, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-087.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who informs his father that Krouger sends 4000 francs (200 liras) to family and will likely visit them in summer and that there have been no letters from As'ad. At the end of letter Krouger sends his greetings to their…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-089.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who updates his father about Krouger's visit to Lebanon this summer and As'ad's condition. Dated January 15, 1930, Mamou, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-090.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah to his father who writes that he and Krouger are worried because they have not received a letter from the family. Nadim updates them about As'ad. Nadim also asks about Emili's health. Dated October 15, 1931, Conakry,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-097.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who repeats his apologies and regrets for what did and prays for forgiveness. He and Krouger sends their greetings for Christmas and New Years. He shares that As'ad Gantous will visit them soon. He and Krouger will work…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-104.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who sends his greetings and best wishes for Easter to his father and family. Dated March 20, 1934, Kindia, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-106.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who sends greetings from him and Krouger to the family and asks why they haven't received any letters from them recently. He updates his father that they received letters from As'ad and their son in law that businesses…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-110.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who asks why he doesn't receive letters since Krouger does and asks whether they are angry at him, or denied his kinship. He explains that he got married to his cousin, Laurice, and they have a son, Joseph
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-120.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who asks about not receiving letters from family and thanks them for sending a gift for his son, Joseph. Ending with greetings from himself, wife, son, and Krouger. Dated March 20, 1936, Conakry, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-124.pdf

Date: May 13
A letter in which Nasri replies to Father Tobia's previous letter asking about subscription fees of newspaper. Dated May 13 (year not clear, due to damage), Senegal
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-210.pdf

A letter from Nassar Attallah who sends his greetings to all of the family and Father Tobia. He also asks him about his (Nassar) shop in Lebanon, if it's been sold or can be sold, and is awaiting Father Tobia's reply. Nassar sends 5 rials to Father…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-136.pdf

Date: 1927 March
A letter to Father Tobia Attallah from Rizkallah who asks about the 5000 francs. Dated March 1927, Conakry.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-061.pdf

Date: circa 1920s
This is a second page of a letter, page one is missing. The page has two sections:
top: from Yahia Mansour. sending his and his cousin greetings [Melekeh].
botton: from Asaad alKhouri. thank Yahia Mansour and Melekeh for their welcome and…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-020.pdf

A letter from Youssef [last name illegible] regarding money, 260 francs, sent to Father Tobia Attallah. Includes greetings for Christmas and New Year. Dated January 1, 1935.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-113.pdf

A letter from Youssuef [last name illegible] sending his condolences for the death of Emili. Dated March 19, 1935.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-116.pdf

A letter from Youssef [last name illegible] who sends his condolences for the death of Shikrallah. He mentioned that he heard about Krouger and Nadim's good news. Dated February 15, 1936, Accra, Ghana.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-121.pdf

Date: 1926 June 16
A letter to Father Tobia which likely requests certificates of baptism for: As'ad [last name not clear] and Najla Gabriel (married on May 1st, 1926), and Joseph Kalil and Frangier [last name not clear] (married on May 8, 1926). Years and locations of…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-053.pdf

Date: undated
This is page 2 of a letter, page 1 not available. As'ad assures his father that he will send more money when businesses are better. Undated.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-199.pdf

A letter from from Badiha Moukarzel who requests her marriage and birth certificate because she wants to divorce her husband. Dated August 6, 1948, Cote d'Ivoire [Ivory Coast]
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-177.pdf

Date: 1926 July 05
Dated July 5, 1926, Nana (?). confirm receipt of pictures and greetings to family.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-054.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who confirms what he wrote earlier about Nadim and that he doesn't want to remember him. He updated his father about As'ad Daruoich who is moving with family to Para. He received a letter from As'ad, his brother, and he…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-109.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends greetings on Christmas and New Years. He assures his father about himself and businesses and informs him that he will send money as soon as possible. Dated January 5, 1943, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-148.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who greets his father for New Year and Christmas. He also advises his father to write to their cousin, Rizkallah, in Conakry to investigate with the post office the non delivery of the 5000 francs he sent in October. He…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-059.pdf

Date: 1948 July 12
A letter from Chekralla Chaya who informs Krouger that Nadim will send him an amount of money, and he will send the 50000. Dated July 12, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-175.pdf

A letter from Chekralla Chaya who informs Krouger about Nadim's accident. Dated August 29, 1949, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-184.pdf

Date: 1949 July 14
A letter from Chekralla Chaya who informs Krouger that businesses are bad and he best stay in Lebanon. He also tells him that Nadim is indebted to the Lebanese Company 200000 francs. They seized his properties and they made an appeal that he would…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-182.pdf

A letter from Georges Chaya who is happy to know that Krouger is arriving soon and wishes him the best for his engagement. Letterhead: Chekralla Chaya & Fils, Niegociants-Transporteurs. Dated April 23, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-170.pdf

A letter from Georges Chaya who sends wishes and greetings for New Year and updates Krouger on the Lebanese Company situation. He also asks Krouger about his copy of the 'Orient' newspaper. Dated January 1, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-167.pdf

Date: 1948 July 22
A letter from Georges Chaya who asks about Krouger's arrival to Guinea and news in Lebanon. Dated July 22, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-176.pdf

A letter from Joseph Chaya who confirms receipt of Krouger's letter and updates him about businesses in Africa, and Nadim. Dated March 12, 1947, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-158.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who asks his brother about life in Lebanon, sends money to Krouger and Joseph, and informs Krouger about new laws for money transactions. He writes that he didn't receive letters from As'ad or Edma in Brazil. Dated…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-155.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who sends greetings on Christmas and New Years. He updates Krouger about businesses in Kouroussa: the Company's financial situation is bad and in debt, to ask cousin Shikrallah to take Krouger's 100000 francs from the…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-165.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who updates Krouger about life and businesses in Africa
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-156.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who confirms sending 6000 francs and updates Krouger about life and businesses in Africa, businesses are bad. Dated September 24, 1947, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-164.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who writes about finishing or processing some papers/documents in Conakry and that he must contact a lawyer. He also informs him about the company's situation and financial transactions. Dated March 12, 1948, Kouroussa,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-169.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who confirms sending money to Krouger and asks him when will he leave Lebanon. Dated September 18, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-178.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who sends greetings to Krouger and family on Easter and informs Krouger that businesses are very bad. Dated April 9, 1949, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-181.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who tells Krouger about his accident, his truck fell into the river and two people were killed. He will send him the money when this case is over. Dated August 18, 1949, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-183.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who confirms sending money to Krouger. Dated February 10, 1949, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-179.pdf

A letter from Nadim Attallah who informs Krouger about a bank mistake when doing a transaction and Krouger needs to see a bank manager in Beirut to solve it and take his money. Dated March 2, 1949, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-180.pdf

Date: 1948 July 09
A letter to Krouger Attallah from Sammy. Dated July 9, 1948, Kouroussa.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-174.pdf

A letter from Shikrallah Chaya who expresses his happiness that Krouger is arriving soon to Guinea, and bringing his wife with him. He updates him about businesses, things are bad. Dated April 26, 1948, Kouroussa, Guinea.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-171.pdf

A letter to Michael Melhim Ayoub from Masud Musaber which refers to the preparation of documents for passports. Names included: Na'if alSous, Warde alKhouri, Syrian Lebanese Association in Buenos Aires, Halim alMajdalani, Zalve Nahidh, Fadlo…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-091.pdf

Date: undated
A letter from Joseph Attallah who assures his father, Nadim, about his classes, and shares greetings from family in Lebanon. The letter or note is written on an envelope addressed to Najla Attallah. Undated
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-200.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah in reply to Nadim's request that Krouger writes to their father, Father Tobia, to send Nadim to live and work with Krouger. Krouger assures Nadim that he wrote to Father Tobia several times about it, but the latter…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-056.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah to Nadim Tobia. Krouger still worries about the non delivery of the 5000 francs sent earlier. He advises Nadim not to come at present as businesses are not very well, and sends As'ad new address in Argentina and informs…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-060.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who thanks Nadim for his letter and he is happy that they recovered from Dengue Fever. Krouger updates Nadim about As'ad, as he hasn't sent a letter for 3 months. Krouger asks Nadim not to travel and focus on learning,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-069.pdf

A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends 3000 francs to Nadim and told him that he sent the sponsorship docouments to the government in Conakry. Nadim will travel to Africa with Melhim, but Krouger asks him to stay home since businesses aren't very…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-082.pdf

Date: undated
A letter from Nadim Attallah who misses his family especially his father, Father Tobia. He asks Nazha to always write to him about all family members. Undated
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-193.pdf

Date: undated
A letter in which Nadim assures Nazha about his health and Krouger's, and informs her that Krouger will probably visit them next year. Kouroussa.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/AttallahLetters/TAttallah2020-233.pdf
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