The History of the United States and the History of Syrian Emigration by Basil M. Kherbawi. Though split into two files here for readers' convenience, the two were published as one volume, in Arabic for immigrant readers, in 1913. Kherbawi was the…
Photograph, with identification of attendees, of the funeral of Eeyoud at St. Anthony's Maronite Church, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, circa 1934. Rose Isaac El-Khouri was originally from Wilkes-Barre.
A letter to Joseph El-Khouri from the Secretary of the Consulate General of Lebanon giving instructions for tasks to carry out before "legalization of signature".
A program outlining the history of the Maronite rite, Rev. George J. Webby's biography, the First Solemn High Mass, the dinner menu, speakers, and the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
Caption from Marsha El-Khouri Shiver: "4th of July Parade Float, Daddy, George, Marsha, Barbara, Theresa, & Mariam." The El-Khouris created the float as community outreach and to advertise their family department store, at the time called Jabaley's.…
The Jabaley Department Store float in the Andrews, NC, Fourth of July parade, with two of the El-Khouri girls visible on the float and unidentified citizens in the background.
Caption from Marsha El-Khouri Shiver: "4th of July Parade Float, Daddy, George, Marsha, Barbara, Theresa, & Mariam." The El-Khouris created the float as community outreach and to advertise their family department store, at the time called Jabaley's.
The envelope of a letter to Joseph Maroun El-Khouri from Albert G. Jacob postmarked September 13, 1957. In the packet of mostly Arabic letters received from Marsha El-Khouri Shiver this envelope was empty and there was one letter without an envelope.…
Letter to Joseph Maroun El-Khouri of Andrews, North Carolina, from Sister Victorine El-Khouri of Sainte Famille Maronite National Hospital, Homs, Syria, postmarked January 23, 1958.
Publicity Scrapbook Contest notebook, created by Joseph Maroun El-Khouri during his time as publicity chairman of Andrews Lions Club District 31-A. In addition to articles about the activities of the Lions Club during these years, the scrabook…
A small (3 x 4.5 inches) pocket notebook with a leatherette cover that belonged to Joseph El-Khouri. The notebook contains handwritten notes in both English and Arabic, likely drafting a speech that Joseph gave for the Kiwanis Club in January of…
A photo taken of a wedding in Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, in 1960. The couple whose wedding it was are identified by Marsha El-Khouri Shiver as "Uncle Butros" and "Aunt Afar," relatives of Joseph El-Khouri.
A photo taken of a wedding in Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, in 1960. The couple whose wedding it was are identified by Marsha El-Khouri Shiver as "Uncle Butros" and "Aunt Afar," relatives of Joseph El-Khouri.
A photo taken of a wedding in Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, in 1960. The couple whose wedding it was are identified by Marsha El-Khouri Shiver as "Uncle Butros" and "Aunt Afar," relatives of Joseph El-Khouri.
A photo taken of a wedding in Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, in 1960. The couple whose wedding it was are identified by Marsha El-Khouri Shiver as "Uncle Butros" and "Aunt Afar," relatives of Joseph El-Khouri.
Article discussing the Andrews, North Carolina, 4th of July Celebration. The piece notes the Jabaley's Department Store float by Joe (Joseph Maroun) El-Khouri depicting the Lebanese Flag and ridden by five of his children.
Letter to Joseph Maroun El-Khouri of Andrews, North Carolina, from S. Joseph Beniamin El-Koury of the Seminary of Karm-Sadde, Lebanon. Postmarked April 4, 1960.
Letter to Mrs. Dave Azar of Atlanta, Georgia, from Malvina Chiorieri of Furn El- Chebbak, Lebanon, postmarked February 3, 1960. Mrs. Dave may be Bettie. In the 1930 census a Dave G. Azar and Bettie born in Syria live in Atlanta, Georgia. An aunt Rose…
Letter to Joseph El-Khouri of Andrews, North Carolina, from his brother Butrus Khouri in Amsheet in Mount Lebanon. The letter was written on February 3, 1960, and is postmarked February 10, 1960.
Letter to Joseph Maroun El-Khouri of Andrews, North Carolina, from Joseph Beniamin El-Koury, of the diocesan seminary of Karm, Lebanon, postmarked February 19, 1960.
Letter to Joseph Maroun El-Khouri of Andrews, North Carolina, from Sister Victorine El-Khouri of the Hospital National, Homs, Syria, postmarked January 13, 1960.
