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 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 school record for James Arrajj lists his date of birth as October 5, 1908, and residence as 292 Oak St. It was signed by D. Callahan, principal of the Tarbox School in Lawrence, on September 10, 1924.
A school record for James Dowaliby created on November 13, 1918. It states that he was born November 12, 1904. The record lists his residence as 53 White St., his parent as Ameen Dowaliby, and school as Tarbox School, and confirms his last grade…
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 record, produced by St. Mary's Church on July 31, 1910, that certifies Mary Batel's baptism date as June 28, 1896. It lists her parents as Habab Batel and Mary Elias.
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 record, produced by St. Anthony's Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, confirms George Assad's date of birth as May 17, 1917, and date of baptism as July 15, 1917. It lists his father as Charles Assad and mother as Freda Assad. The…
A baptismal record, issued by St. Anthony's Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, confirming William (Welhem) Joseph Abe Ganem Farris's date of birth as March 29, 1916, and his date of baptism as June 4, 1916. It lists his father's name, Joseph Abe…
This birth record, issued by St. Anthony Syrian Maronite Roman Catholic Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, lists Alice Assaf's date of birth as March 5, 1906, and date of baptism as July 3, 1906. It also provides her father's name,…
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…
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 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.
This record certifies Fred Aoun's employment as a stripping bobbin at Pacific Worsted Mill. It was filled out on September 5, 1916, and signed by M. J. Delaney, his employer. On the back is a Physician's Certificate of Health, signed by an M.…
An application for certificate for employment for George Gald issued on May 15, 1913. It provides his residence, 292 Oak St., date of birth, May 12, 1895, and potential employer, Pacific Mills. It was signed by the mill's overseer, H.I. Steele.
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.
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.
This is a record, produced by the Oliver School, confirming Najeeb Assaf's graduation from 8th grade. On the back it provides the date of his baptism, March 21, 1900.
A school record for Alice Abbas created on August 17, 1921. The record indicates that Alice was born on November 25, 1906. The record was issued by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries and was filled out by one of the Sisters of Notre…
A school record for Jennie Abdullah [Abdulla], born on July 14, 1904. The record was issued by the Massachusetts Departmet of Labor and Industries and was filled out by Margaret S. Brown, an employee at the Cross Street School. Information about…
A school record for Nezira Abounader, born on May 8, 1904. The record was issued on June 7, 1918 by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries and was filled out by a principal or teacher at Tarbox School. Information about Nezira rcorded…
This school record for Fred Aoun shows his date of birth as August 10, 1901. The record was issued by the Massachusetts Department of Labor and Industries and was filled out by Anna Murphy, Principal at the Special School, on June 26, 1916.…
A handwritten statement by Mary Greene stating that Michael Habre has sent to Syria for his birth certificate and that his sister, Lamia, was born here and cannot find her birth certificate. It specifies that both children say they are one year older…
A Physician's Certificate signed by M. Schwartz, M.D., certifying that Toofic Abdo's age was at least 16. This record lists Abdo's residence at 393 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, and place of birth as Syria.
This is record is a certificate certifying that Ayda Arrajj is older than 16 years of age. It lists Ayda's date of birth as April 5, 1897, and was signed by M. Schwartz, M.D. It also shows Ayda's address as 2 Bennington St.
An application for an employment certificate for Jennie Abdulla to work at Washington Mill. The record lists Jennie's address, her place of birth as Syria, and age as 14.
An application for employment certificate for Nezira Abounader to work at Arlington Mill. The record lists Nezira's residence as 409 Elm St., her place of birth as Worcester, Massachusetts, and her present age as 14.
This record is Fred Aoun's application for employment. It lists his desired employment, stripping bobbin, at Pacific Worsted Mill. It also lists his address as 265 Hampshire St., place of birth as Syria, and age as 15.
This record is an application for an employment certificate for James Arrajj. His employer is Sam Hajjar's Store, and his residence is at 292 Oak St. It lists his age as 15 years old.
An application for an employment certificate for Fred Dowaliby, requesting for him to work at Arlington Mills. It lists his residence as 315 Chestnut St., place of birth as Dover, New Hampshire, and present age as 15 years and 10 months.
An application for employment certificate for James Dowaliby, requesting for him to work at the Washington Mill. It lists his residence as 53 White St., place of birth as Dover, NH, and present age as 14 years.
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 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 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.
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.
This record identifies the school history of George Assad, born May 17, 1917. It lists George's residence as 368 1/2 Elm St. and his father as Charles Assad. It was filled out on November 1, 1932, and signed by L.J. Leary.
A record for Nassef Haddad, born February 2, 1910, detailing his school record. Filled out by Lawrence High School, it provides the name of Nassef's father, Abraham, and residence, 281 Hampshire Street.
A temporary employment certificate granted by Lawrence Department of Public Schools, valid for employment of Faries Corey until his passport arrives, confirming his age. It provides Faries's address, 407 Elm Street, and was issued January 26, 1923.…
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…
A school record from the Hampshire Street School for Beshara Aboud listing his date of birth as January 20, 1894 and residence as 325 Oak St. The record was filled out by a teacher, Anna C. Lane, and approved by the principal, E.F. Hutchinson, on…
A school record for Michael Habre created in June of 1916. It certifies that he was born on September 5, 1902. It lists Michael's residence as 9 Pine St. and the name of his parent as Fareeda (Haseeda) Habre. It also provides information about…
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…
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 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].
A letter, writen by F. N. Martin, General Second Hand of the Carding Department for Everett Mills, on January 26, 1923. It requests a temporary certificate to allow Faries Corey to work until his passport arrives from Caribou, Maine.
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.
This letter confirms George Arry's age as 20. It is addressed to a Mr. B. K. Bradley and signed by Dr. I. A. Hajjar. It is written on paper bearing Dr. Hajjar's letterhead, with an address at 65 Lawrence St., Lawrence, MA.
