A pamphlet for the golden jubilee celebration of the Young Men of Deir El-Kamar and Suburbs society, held on November 1, 1964. The society was founded in 1914 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, by people who immigrated from the Deir al-Qamar area of…
A booklet commemorating the 50th anniversary of St. Anthony Maronite Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The book begins with letters of congratulations from various high-ranking members of the Catholic church accompanied by their photographs. It…
A commemorative booklet created in honor of the 50th anniversary of Archimandrite Peter Abouzeid, B.S., and his service to the Melkite Church. In 1920, after serving as a missionary in various places, including New Zealand, Father Peter moved to…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on November 25, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Nahas Wadik arrived in the United…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on August 10, 1911, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Amin Vagibey arrived in the United States…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on January 4, 1913, signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall, and sent to Abraham Tanous, c/o Bistany, at 39 Valley St., Lawrence, MA. It certifies that Ibraham Tonses arrived in the United States…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on January 6, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Malsina Tilfly arrived in the United…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on November 12, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Mary Tannous arrived in the United…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on January 17, 1913, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Abraham Tanios arrived in the United…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on December 14, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Catherine Siyoufi arrived in the United…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on August 29, 1913, by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall and sent to Aiz Abdo of 356 Elm St., Lawrence, MA. It certifies that Marie Scheinschany arrived in the United States on November 21, 1912,…
A prepaid ticket, good for one year, for Nazrah Samia created on February 16, 1914. It shows Nazra's passage from Beirut, Syria, to Lawrence, Massachusetts. The cost of the journey is listed as $44.54 for one adult in steerage. It lists Nazrah's age…
A prepaid ticket, good for one year, for Gamelia Samia issued on February 16, 1914. It shows passage from Beirut, Syria, to Lawrence, Massachusetts. It lists Gamelia's age as 17. It was stamped by A.R. Saunders Insurance at 362 Essex St., Lawrence,…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on October 31, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Jousef Essad Sabibe arrived in the…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on May 13, 1913, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner P. A. Baker. It certifies that Joseph Saade arrived in the United States…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on June 29, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Bahia Rahmi arrived in the United States on…
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.
Contract for transportation by sea for Abraham Nemir (18), issued on April 4, 1914. He was travelling to Lawrence, MA, on the Rochambeau. He was from Vadi Dayer, Syria, and was a farmer [cultivateur].
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service, at Ellis Island, New York on June 29, 1912, certifying that Nicola Nazira arrived in the United States on June 17, 1912, aboard the SS Floride on…
Contract for transportation by sea for Youssef Nassif, who was travelling to New York on the Bretagne and was departing on April 29, 1911. He was travelling with his daughter, Hafya Nassif [17], and his other child, Shekri [11]. On the back of the…
Contract for transportation by sea for Hatem A. [Adio] Nasser who was travelling to New York on the Touraine and was departing on April 20, 1912. The back of the document states that Hatem was born on May 1, 1896. He was Syrian, his destination was…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on December 2, 1911, at Ellis Island. It was sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on September 25, 1912, in Ellis Island, New York. It was sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on November 25, 1912. It was was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
A letter written on December 7, 1909, requesting that Sadie Maloof be given proof of her baptism by B.M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Lawrence schools. The letter states that she was baptized on November 28, 1895, by Rev. M. Q. White, and lists her…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service at Ellis Island on November 21, 1912. This immigration record was sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and…
An immigration record for Michal Kalil produced at Ellis Island, signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall, and sent to Mr. Josef Kalil at 354 1/2 Elm St., Lawrence, MA, on July 12, 1913. It certifies Michael's arrival in the United States on December…
A record certifying that Michael Kalil of 301 Elm St. was born in Syria on March 25, 1894, and was 19 years old when the record was filled out, on June 19, 1913. The back of the pink card has a stamp for Sam Kalil's Gents' Ready-Made Clothing…
A promise of employment certificate filled out on September 7, 1920, promising employment for James Kalil at Pacific Mills as a Sewing Machine Tender. On the reverse side is a signed physician's certificate of health.
An application for employment certificate for Abdo Kalil to work at Pacific Mills for G. M. Towers, filed on October 25, 1912. It lists his residence as 353 Commerce St., birthplace as Syria, and birthdate as 1894.
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on October 29, 1912. It was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
A promise of employment certificate for Gabriel Joseph to work at Wood Worsted Mill as a doffer, issued on July 15, 1919. On the reverse is a signed physician's certificate of health.
An application for an employment certificate for Effie Jawdy, requesting to work at Prospect Mills as a doffer. It lists Effie's residence as 284 Chestnut St., place of birth as Syria, present age as 14, and last grade attended as 7.
A promise of employment certificate for Effie Jawdy, certifying her employment at Prospect Mills as a doffer. On the back is a physician's certificate of health, signed by M. Schwartz.
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on October 4, 1909. This record was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on November 7, 1910, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Commissioner William Williams. It certifies that Najeeb R. Hauna arrived in the United…
A promise of employment certificate for Marie Hatem, issued on February 13, 1922, confirming her employment as a doffer at Washington Mills. On the back is a physician's certificate of health, confirming her ability to work, signed on June 23, 1922.
An application for employment certificate for James Hassey for employment at Washington Mills. It lists his residence as 276 Hampshire St, place of birth as Syria, and present age as 14.
A school record for James Hassey issued on September 7, 1921, that lists his date of birth as February 7, 1907, and residence as 369 Chestnut St. It details his studies as a regular course at the Tarbox School with his last grade completed as the…
A certificate of promise of employment fo James Hassey at Washington Mills, 276 Hampshire, at factory #5, as a doffer. Issued on September 7, 1921. On the back is a physician's certificate signed by G. Baulley, confirming his ability to work.
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 immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service, sent on June 14, 1912. It was was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
A letter written by Nellie Choate of Arlington Mills on February 14, 1914. It lists the work history of Chekir Hanna, resident of 295 Oak St. It indicates that they received his "pink card of illiteracy" on October 28, 1912, and that his birthdate on…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Labor, Immigration Service on September 16, 1913. It was was produced at Ellis Island, sent to the Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron…
A letter, written on August 7, 1913, from the commissioner of the United States Department of Labor, Immigration Record, certifying that Zahia Hajjar, age 20, arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 21, 1913, on the S.S. Laconia of the Cunard Line.
An application for employment certificiate for Zahia Hajjar for work at the Ayer Mill, issued on August 6, 1913, and signed by the mill's overseer, Tom Forrest. It lists her residence as 370 Elm St., and date of birth as May 21, 1893.
An application for employment certificate for Victoria Hajjar for work at the Arlington Mill. It lists her residence as 71 White St., place of birth as Michigan, and present age as 15 years old.
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service, on December 30, 1911. It was was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
