Letter to Nellie Mettrey informing her of her election as French instructor at Warsaw Public Schools in Warsaw, NC. Date at the top of the letter reads, August 18, 1938.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Aoun on June 11, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Khalil (Charles Owen), the son of Tannous Aoun, on January 15, 1895. At the bottom is a phrase handwritten in English: "Oliver School Register-…
An empty glass bottle embossed with the name "Haddad." Note from the donor: Ameen F. Haddad had two MDs, one from Protestant College and one from New York University. He had offices at 89 Broad St. and worked to develop face creams, which is likely…
يبحث الكتاب سبل تعزيز القومية العربية ونشر الاصلاح والعدل بين افراد وشعوب هذه الامة. والسبيل الى ذلك ليس بالتمسك بالهوية الطائفية او المذهبية ولكن باشاعة روح المسامحة والمؤاخاة بين افراد الوطن الواحد
A letter written by Mary E. Leary, Principal at the Amesbury Street School, on September 9, 1920. It certifies that Najeeb [likely James] Kalil was born on September 20, 1904, and enrolled in school on September 11, 1911.
A handwritten letter from Mary E. Leary, Principal of the Amesbury Street School, on September 7, 1921, certifying that James Hassey was born on February 7, 1907.
An envelope and letter addressed from Angele Ellis to Kail Ellis, dated 1986 May 23. Arabic section: Angeles shares news (and caricature from 'Lebanon News' newspaper dated May 13-20, 1986) about bombing in Beirut and foreigners leaving Lebanon. She…
A writing sample proving that Annie O'Hanian can read, write, and speak English well. Signed by Anna A. Murphy, a teacher at the Special School, on May 13, 1914.
A school record for Adio Nassar, created on November 8, 1913, certifying his age as 17 and residence as 363 Elm St. It lists his employer as Arlington Mills.
A graduation announcement from the Augustinian Academy, dated 24 June 1957. Presided by Reverend Walter P. Kellenberg at the St. James Church of Carthage.
A letter from Aziz reassuring his father about his life and work. He asks about his brother Youssuf and whether he needs money or anything else while he is in school. Aziz tells his father that he would send some money when he could and that his…
A photograph of group of men standing on front porch of the Purdue University Cosmopolitan Club holding a banner with the letters ACC (Association of Cosmopolitan Clubs). Caption reads "ACC Convention Purdue" and "Chiu." C.Q. Chiu was 1912 President…
A selection of articles and clippings on the occasion of Philip Shehdan's graduation from the Cathedral Latin High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. These clippings were taken from The Cathedralite, the school's publication, and include a brief…
A photograph of Dr. Hadia Harb, Dr. Barbara Wall, Dr. Kail Ellis and Dr. Nabeel Haidar at the Villanova University-Lebanese American University Conference on Social Responsibility, dated November 1999.
A photograph of Kail Ellis, Jouhaina Hobeiche and Dr. Nabeel Haidar at an engineering event at the American University of Science and Technology, which Villanova University participated in, dated 1999.
A school record for Effie Jawdy created on September 22, 1916. It lists her birthdate as April 22, 1902, and residence as 284 Chestnut St. The document lists Effie's parent as Solomon Jawdy and school as Cross Street School.
This record, created at the Cross St. School in Lawrence, MA, on March 5, 1906, details the health of Alice Assaf. It provides other information, including address, 397 Elm St., names of parents, Celia and Wadia, and occupations of parents, "jewelry"…
This record kept track of the admission, discharge, and promotion of students in the elementary school system. This document provides information about Alice Assaf including date and place of birth--March 5, 1904, in Lawrence, MA--name of parent,…
Copy of the letter sent to Victor Ventre, the Lions Club Youth Exchange Chairman in Paris, regarding the American student to be sent there. The letter, written by Daniel Torres, is in multiple languages and was also sent to Eros W. Pitts, Joseph…
A letter from E. U. Butterfield, Superintendent of Schools of Dover, New Hampshire, to Bernard Sheridan, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts, stating that he is sending Najeb Mansur's birth certificate with the letter. The letter is…
Professional and academic update from Edward M. Shiner, University Program Manager of Lebanese American University to Claude and Marsha Shiver of Hillsborough, NC.
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.'
A letter from Father Bassil who informs Father Tobia that he got new position in College Stanislas in Paris. Also he sends 1200 francs donations of 600 masses, and notifies Father Tobia that the alcohol/wine box arrived to Marseille, but customs…
A letter from Father Tobia Attallah to the Director of Public Services of the High Commission [Le Directeur des Services de l'Istruction Publique du Haut-Commissariat]. Father Attallah complains that a private school, of Mr. Gabriel Bejani, will open…
A letter from Father Tobia Attallah to the High Commissioner of the French Republic in Syria and Lebanon writing with a complaint about opening the private school of Mr. Gabriel Bejani, in Beit Chabab, without meeting requirements. Dated February 27,…
A draft of the previous letter from Father Tobia Attallah to the High Commissioner of the French Republic in Syria and Lebanon writing with a complaint about opening the private school of Mr. Gabriel Bejani, in Beit Chabab, without meeting…
Foreign Policy Association Confirmation of Engagement, undated. The document lists that was to be a speaker at the Chautauqua Institution from July 21-25, 1930. The topic of the talk is listed as "Where East Meets West" and is a series of five…
A portrait of Angelita Assaf in a graduation gown. Arabic section: 'this is the photo of Angele'. sender writes 'i didn't answer the invitation because there were protest in colleges then, therefore they delayed graduation'.
A school record from the Franklin Street School, listing Michael Baider's date of birth as November 2, 1905. It shows his residence as 137 Valley St., father's name as Alexander Baider, location of school as Manchester, New Hampshire, and information…
Sociology paper written by Genevieve R. Joseph. Full title of the paper is "The Methodological Problems of Historical Sociology: Case in Point: Determining Historical Sociological Factors Contributing to the 'Ethnic Invisibility' of Early Syrian-Arab…
Proposal titled "The Arab-American Experience" for research in sociology written by Genevieve R. Joseph in the spring of 1987 for a class called Writing in Sociology with Professor John Logan.
Nell Mettrey Kahdy's Certificate from the Goethe-Institut for studying German Language and Literature from June 27, 1956, to August 27, 1956, issued August 19, 1956.
An newspaper article profiling the youngest daughter of Sam and Helen Parker, Magdalen Parker Mileski. At the time of the article, Mileski was an English teacher at Ragsdale Senior High School in High Point, North Carolina. The article details her…
