A handwritten letter in Arabic by Father Khouri Ibraheem Najah, composed on March 20, 1910. It confirms the birth of George Abdalla in Mt. Lebanon on May 12, 1894, based on the information recorded in the baptisim book in the Roman Catholic Church in…
A letter sent for George Abdalla's employment written by Abraham al Hage on March 20, 1910. The letter states that al Hage consulted a copy of Abdalla's baptismal record in the church that Abdalla was baptized in. Abdalla was baptized on May 12th,…
A handwritten letter (two pages) in Arabic written on May 19, 1910, by Michael Ibraheen and addressed to the family of Shikri Joseph. It sends greetings from families in Lebanon, stories of family members and relatives, and village and business news,…
Handwritten extract from a baptism register. It was copied on July 20, 1911, by the church Notre Dame du Secours [Our Lady of Help] in Sakiet-El-Misk, Lebanon. Records the baptism of Kalil Constantin Aboud on May 5, 1895, the son of Constantin Aboud…
A letter from Aziz who writes about sending money to his father through Ottoman Bank and reassures him about his businesses. He sends his greetings to family and friends.
This letter, written from Saghbin, Syria, on October 8, 1911, states that Temam was born on May 29, 1895, and was baptized on July 2, 1895. It provides the name of her father, George Aoun, and her godmother, Mrs. Handouma Khalil Ghanim.
A letter from Aziz who asks about a piece of land for sale and how much it costs. Then he shares that he is sending clothes with a friend who is visiting Lebanon.
Passport for Sailem Assid, written in French and Arabic. This passport was given to Sailem in Lebanon (then Ottoman Empire territory). The information portion of the document states that he was 19 years old and was born in El Chamis, Yemen. His…
A handwritten letter in Arabic, written by Father Yousef Mansour El-Khoury on November 18, 1912. The letter testifies to the birth of Saoud Abdallah. This record provides information about Saoud Abdallah, including place and date of birth.
Passport for Rashid Abdelnour, valid for one year. The name on the passport is Rashid Elias Mawad. Includes travel and arrival dates, age, father's name, destination, and a brief physical description. He came from Lebanon and was without other…
This letter, dated June 16, 1913, was handwritten by Father Georges Kallass. It confirms Najeeb Assad's birthdate as October, 1896 and states that the Father performed his baptism at the St. Shalitah Church on October 23, 1896. It lists his father as…
A letter from Sassine Asaad Butrus, who reassures his father about his life and discusses the wait for his sister's arrival. He sends greetings to his family and friends.
Letter from Abd al-Hajj to his parents. He sends his greetings to them and to his brothers and sisters. He tells them about his journey from Beirut to the region of Kesruawn in Mount-Lebanon
This letter certifies Eva Baddour's baptism date as February 15, 1899, in St. Romane's Church, Hammana, Syria. It was signed by Rev. Elias Hadshety on October 8, 1915.
An Arabic letter, handwritten by Rev. G. Bostany on 25 June, 1918. Letter confirms the birth of Ogene Abdulla Al Siah on June 14, 1904, and states that her baptisim occurred in Deir el Qamar, Lebanon, at the Church of Saidet et Talle, by Father…
A letter to Father Tobia Attallah from Elias Nassif. Elias asks father Tobia about the situation in Lebanon following the end of WWI, and specially the situation in Beit Chabeb, and to write him the names and number of those who died in Beit Chabeb.…
A letter from Elias Etala asking Father Tobia about his newspaper 'alHaq', and waiting for his copy to send him the list of subscribers. Also mentions that Lebanese abroad were happy to know that the Lebanese flag was placed in [Saraya Baabda]. Elias…
Permission of travel document issued on April 6, 1920. The front of the document states that George Bon-Chakra was 16, a resident of Deir-El-Kamar, Lebanon, his destination was New York, and his father's name was Youssouf Bon-Chakra. The back of the…
A handwritten letter in Arabic composed by Khouri Yousuf Sharabiah on August 7, 1920. The letter confirms the baptism of Mansour Hanna Sulaiman on November 13, 1901, and that of his brother, Abdallah Hanna Sulaiman, on July 6, 1903, in Saydet El…
International passport of Lamia Boustani [Lamya Bastany], issued in 1920. On the back it is stamped by the American Consulate in Beirut and signed by Frederick Bird on October 30, 1920. Lamia was originially from Lebanon and was born in 1903. It…
Asaf Kahdy holds his young son, George Kahdy, on their trip from Lebanon to the United States. Asaf Kahdy leans over slightly as he and his son sleep. An unknown woman sits next to them. The back of the photo reads, "My grandfather Asaf George Kahdy…
A letter from Father Tobia who writes to Father [name illegible] to inform him that [Chaia] wrote to him several times without receiving any letter and sends his greetings. Dated June 18, 1923, Beit Chabeb, Lebanon.
An envelope address to Father Tobia Attallah at Beit Chabeb in Lebanon and has calculations in Arabic numbers on the reverse side, dated December 26, 1924.
A photocopy of a chart noting the departures and arrivals of Toufic Ellis and Angele Ellis from 1914-1926 from Lebanon to the United States of America.
An envelope addressed to Father Tobia Attallah at Beit Chabeb in Lebanon, dated December 19, 1925. Envelope looks to be from Cordoba and has the name Abraham Gabriel at Casa De Ramos Generales.
A photo of the Mokarzel ladies with other unidentified women in Lebanon. Helen Kalil Mokarzel stands in the back row, second from the left. (Folder 2-1-1-16)
A photograph of Yousef Hobeiche in Lebanese Gendarmerie, note reads 'My dear brother, I kiss your cheeks with longing. You are well and at peace. I hurried to you yesterday and today too to make sure we are reassured. Let me always know you are well.…
A photograph of Yousef Hobeiche in Lebanese Gendarmerie, note reads 'My loving brother status in memory and God’s blessing on me opened the star my loving country' dated 1926
A copy of a photograph of Yousef Hobeiche in the Lebanese gendarmerie taken in Khiam Marjeyoun, dated 1926. Inscription reads, 'My unit during inspection. I had broken my leg some time ago, and I couldn't wear the boots, so I dressed in a suit.'
A citizenship record sent from Beirut, Lebanon to Angele Ellis while she awaited her paperwork to go through the American Consul in Marseille, France. This record was obtained by Mariam Hobeiche on behalf of Angele Ellis.
