A journal kept by Mary Mokarzel during her trip to Lebanon to repatriate her father's remains. She writes about gifts received, cities visited, and conversations had with people such as President Camille Chamoun and a Patriarch.
A letter from Alice to her father, Salloum Mokarzel, written in Beirut, Greater Syria (modern-day Lebanon). In this letter, dated December 7, 1925, Alice tells her father about the eventful week she had. On Sunday, Alice, her mother, her siblings,…
A letter from Salloum to his daughter, Alice Mokarzel, written in New York City. In this letter, dated March 3, 1926, Salloum explains that he has been writing to Alice as often as he can and hopes that his letters aren't going astray. He responds to…
Copies of papers related to Naoum Mokarzel's death. Included is a letter informing Salloum Mokarzel of his brother's death, a denial for the request of his death certificate, and the Report of the Death of an American Citizen.
Typed letter on "American Consular Service" stationary written to Mr. Salloum Mokarzel from Robert D. Murphy, dated April 25, 1932. The letter refers to the death of MR. Naoum Anthony Mokarzel and a "Report of the death of an American citizen" which…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He sends his greetings to his mother and sisters. He asks his mother to remember him all the time. He describes his journey from Marseille to Paris.
Letter from Michel to Georges. The author describes his maritime journey via Malta and Marseille and his arrival in Paris and how the city looks. He also describes his walk in Marseille, and his visit to its palace and gardens.
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He sends his greetings to his mother and sisters. He tells them about his arrival in Paris and how the weather is bad. He tells them also about his search for an agency to travel from Paris to Colombia.
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He sends his greetings. He tells him about the bad commercial situation in Colombia. He also describes Paris and the ceremony for the Armistice.
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He sends his greetings to his mother and sisters. He describes the strong character of his mother and expresses his deep respect for her. He informs Georges that he has sent some hats to his relatives in…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He expresses his concern about him. He also sends his congratulations to his brother and his cousin Michel after their recovery from their illness. He tells him about his meeting with the consul in Paris who…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He sends his greetings to his mother and sisters. He tells him about his desire to move to Brazil. He describes Brazil as the New Syria where the Syrian community is wealthier and finer than in Colombia. He…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges, his mother, and his sisters. He sends his greetings. He tells them that he ended his partnership in Cartagena and that he will stay sole owner of his store. He expresses his hesitation about the visit of his…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He tells him that the economic situation will be better after November. He also tells him about a new opportunity for him in Bogota where the life is like the life in Paris. He asks him to come with the…
Letter from Georges to his brother Michel. He discusses the idea of establishing a new business in Paris where they could gather again. He also sends the greetings of their mother and sisters.
Letter from Michel Saykali to his brother Georges Saykali. He asks him to accept becoming an agent for a textile agency. He tells him also about his journey to London via New York.
Letter from Georges Saykali to his brother Michel Saykali. He tells him that he received all the letters sent from Paris, London, Cúcuta, New York, and Baranquilla. He also tells him that he was late in responding to him due to some health problems.…
Letter from Michel Saykali to Georges and Salwa Saykali. He sends greetings to everyone and tells them that he has arrived in Colombia in very good shape and that everything is going well.
Letter from Michel Saykali to his brother Georges Saykali. He expresses his concerns about Israel's attack on Beirut's international airport. He also thanks him for the pictures of his trip to Milan and Paris.
Letter from Georges Saykali to his brother Michel Saykali. He tells him how the Fidayeen organizations with the help of the Syrian Army have occupied large sections of Lebanon and how these organizations are attacking the Lebanese Army sites. He…
مذكرة مقدمة من امين الريحاني الى الملك عبد العزيز تحتوي على ستة عشر بنداً تتمحور اغلبها حول الحجاز واستقلاله والمعاهدة النجدية الحجازية، والشريف حسين بن علي واولاده، والسيطرة الاجنبية على البلدان العربية خاصة سوريا وفلسطين؛ والسياسة البريطانية…
رسالة من شكيب ارسلان الى امين الريحاني بتاريخ 22 تشرين الثاني 1931. يشكر شكيب الريحاني على ما فعله الاخير مع عادل ارسلان - لم يذكر تفاصيل. كما يخبره بقرائته لكتابيه ملوك العرب وتاريخ نجد. ويناقش مع الريحاني موضوع "الوطنية" ومن هو "الوطني"، وتطرق الى…
رسالة من امين الريحاني الى الملك عبد العزيز بتاريخ 27 ايار 1934 (13 صفر 1353). يتحدث الريحاني عن التقارب العربي برئاسة عبد العزيز ابن سعود الايطالي البريطاني لهزيمة الانتداب الفرنسي في سوريا ولبنان. وكذلك الحرب السعودية مع اليمن، واقتراح او طلب…
A copy of a photograph of Angele Ellis and a travel companion on the R.M.S. (incorrectly spelled MHS) Homeric, which departed from Cherbourg, France on 15 September 1926 and arrived in New York on 22 September 1926.
A copy of a photograph of the White Star Line S.S. Homeric on its voyage from Southampton to New York via Cherbourg, France. Angele took this ship from Cherbourg, France when she emigrated from Lebanon in 1926.
A copy of a photograph of Angele Ellis, Zakia Sukarye (Zakia Haddad), and other unknown women ast the Marseille Zoo in Marseille, France, dated 1926. Angele and Zakia stayed in Marseille while their immigration papers were prepared and processed…
A postcard from Namtallah Hobeiche to addressed to Mrs. Angele Ellis, 514 West Street, Carthage, N.Y., 13619, U.S.A., dated 28 June 1986. Sent by Airmail from Paris, France. Contains two French stamps.
An affidavit written by Warren G. Richardson and Henry N. Andre on behalf of Toufic Ellis (spelled Toufee Tarrad Ellis) for the American Consul in Marseille, France. This was written and sent to Marseilles, France in order to help Angele Ellis…
A copy of a list of passengers, mentioning Toufic Ellis, coming from Lebanon to the United States on the S.S. Oceanic from Cherbourg, France, dated 22 July 1914.
A scanned chapter of a book titled, 'Illustrated History of the Lebanon' published in 1987 written by Nayla DeFreige and Maria Saad. Illustrated by Fadlallah Dagher.
George and Nell Kahdy smile and stand together in formal clothing as they are surrounded by a crowd. George Kahdy is wearing a dark suit and tie and Nell Kahdy is wearing a dark dress and white gloves. Back caption reads, "George and Nell Kahdy in…
Mary Wehbie holding her coat and standing on the sidewalk of a busy street with stores and cars in the background. The back of the photo says, "Mother in Marseilles. Mary Wehbie Lebanon trip 1950s."
