An immigration record, produced in Marseille, France, on November 8, 1913. It lists Melhem Beseybes as 20 years old. The document also states that Beseybes left for Chicago. The back of the document states that Beseybes was Syrian, could not read or…
Certificate of vaccination for an 18-year-old immigrant given in Marseille, France, in October, 1913. The name, written in pencil, is illegible. He departed from Beirut and arrived in Marseille. Created by the Messageries Maritimes, a French shipping…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Habib (last name not clear) on October 13, 1913. It confirms birthdate of Marie on June 2, 1898, and her baptism on July 15, 1898. Note that this may be a different Marie Haber than the one listed in…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Hannah Bekfaya on October 2, 1913. It confirms the birthdate of Fareeda Ameen Mahiouf on November 16, 1895, age (18).
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on October 21, 1913, sent to Yousseff Elias of 356 Elm St., Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies Youssef Elias's arrival in the United States on October 12,…
A letter in Arabic written by Father Khouri Youssed Hatem on October 25, 1913. It confirms the birthdate of Genvieve, the daughter of Dahir Abi Faisal, on March 15, 1898, and her baptism on April 25, 1898, by Father Khouri Youssef Hatem. Her…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Gabrial al Bustani on October 3, 1913. It confirms the baptism of Youssef Khalil BuDiwan on November 29, 1895, by Father Khouri Youssef.
An immigration record, produced by the United States Department of Labor, Immigration Service, and sent to the superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, on October 1, 1913. It certifies Zakie Battal's arrival in the United States on June 22, 1913.…
Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Khalil (last name not clear) on October 15, 1913. It certifies and confirms the baptism of Ayda (or Allia), the daughter of Boutrus Abi Arrajj, on April 5, 1897, by Father Khouri Basileious. Her godmother…
An application for employment certificate for Rachel Haddad. It lists the nature of her employment, a doffer at Pacific Mills, her residence, 55 White St., place of birth, Syria, and age, 15. It indicates that she attended the Illiterate School, in…
A record created on September 29, 1913, confirming Rachel Haddad's promise of employment at Pacific Mills, at #10 mill, doing the job of doffing. It is signed by the mill's manager, H.H. Prompton. On the back is a physician's certificate of health,…
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…
An application for employment certificate for Mary Trabulsky to work at Ayer Mills for T. Forrest, produced on September 2, 1913. It lists her address as Elm St. and her date of birth as July 3, 1895. There is a brown envelope at the bottom that…
A letter from M. Schwartz, MD, stating that he does not believe that George Ferris is 16 years old. It is attached to another record, from the United States Department of Labor, Immigration Service, sent to Lawrence, Massachusetts, by acting…
Letter in French and Arabic written on September 23, 1913. The French states that it is a certificate of baptism for Paul Sejean. It states that Sejean was baptized in the Parish St. Georges in Aquora, Lebanon [Akoura, Liban]. The letter reports that…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on Setpember 9, 1913. It was was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
A letter from [illegible name] informing Father Tobia that some subscriptions are not paid, and enlisting those paid. Dated September 6, 1913, French Guinea.
A letter from Father Emmanuel who sends his greetings and best wishes to Father Tobia, and apologizes for a late reply due to unavailability of a trustworthy messenger, but not mentioning what it is or what for. Dated September 16, 1913.
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Sadie Aboushar's age as 16 years and three months. The letter states that she was born on June 3, 1897, and was baptized on June 20, 1897. The letter also provides the name of Sadie's father,…
A photograph of Isabelle Dekash sitting on a bike's handlebars while Ellis Zaytoun stands behind her. Both of them are wearing winter clothing while relaxing in front of a wooden house with a white picket fence.
A baptism certificate from St. Mary's Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, certifying that Elizabeth Yazbek, daughter of Abdella Yazek and Julia Abila, was born on February 15, 1914, and baptized on May 25, 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].
Contract for transportation by sea by the Transatlantic General Company out of Marseille, France, issued on April 4, 1914. Sabooha F. Hatem was a 33 year old Syrian woman traveling to New York with three children, Habib (17), Elase (10), and Najle…
A letter to Father Tobia from his cousin Raul Attallah. Raul informs Father Tobia that he found 3700 [rials] in the French bank, but all banks are closed. The news/situation where Raul is is very bad due to war and no travel is allowed. For those…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Nematallah al-Hasibany on December 18, 1914. It confirms the birthdate of Naeem Faris on January 1, 1899. The letterhead is from St. Joseph's Maronite Church in Ayn Zibdy, Syria.
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…
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,…
