A short profile of Cecilia Saleh, conducted with the translation help of her son, Sam. The brief interview touches on Cecilia's immigration to the United States and her role in the family business.
A postcard depicting the Whitehall Building on Washington St. in Battery Place. There was a store in the bottom corner of the buildling run by a Syrian man by the name of Kato or Kado. This view of the building shows what the Arabs saw when they were…
A postcard depicting Marie Azeez’s shop with images of The Loraine and The St. Charles in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The image is copyrighted in 1908. The postcard contains writing to an Earl Fluke dated July 1912.
A postcard depicting a flower parade on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ. One of the shops shown is Jereissati Bros. Auction Sale. A sign out front advertises oriental rugs and hangings.
A photograph of Thelma Zaytoun sitting at a desk in an office located at 50 Middle St., New Bern, NC. She wears a light-colored sweater and dark-colored skirt with her arm propped against the desk. In front of her is a typewriter and a picture of her…
A photograph of Thelma Zaytoun and Agnes Murman standing in an office located at 50 Middle St., New Bern, NC. Agnes Murman is reading a letter and wearing a dark colored-coat while Thelma Zaytoun looks over her shoulder and reads along. Dated 1945.
A framed photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Isabelle Zaytoun, and an unknown man standing in front of the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale. Ellis Zaytoun stands alone in a suit and smokes a cigar. Across from him stands Isabelle Zaytoun in a polka dot dress…
Photograph of part of the inside of Mexico Arte with Guillermina Kuri, Maximo Kuri's mother, behind the counter. Mexico Arte was a retail business that the Kuri family started in Vancouver, Canada where they imported Mexican pinewood furniture, blown…
An exterior shot of Monte Cristo, a bakery/bistro operation started by the Kuri family in Canada that had three locations. It originally opened on Robson Street, in downtown Vancouver and was eventually sold by the Kuri family to a Kenyan immigrant…
A photograph of Namona Wilson, the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale secretary, standing in a dark-colored dress with a belt. Behind her are a couple cars and a brick building. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Mr. Knight, the hotel manager, standing next to a car in downtown New Bern, NC. He is facing the car and wearing a formal outfit. Dated 1944.
A photograph of Mr. Broodbeck standing in front of a house in a light-colored shirt. The back states that he is visiting Myrtle Beach, SC, to attend the Newspaper and Magazine Convention. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Isabelle Zaytoun and Bert Salem in front of the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Isabelle Zaytoun is talking to customers and wearing a light-colored shirt and skirt. Bert Salem is drinking out of a cup and holding a snack as he…
A photograph of Bert Salem and Isabelle Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Bert Salem wears a light-colored shirt and shorts while he drinks out of a cup. Behind him stands Isabelle Zaytoun with her hand on his…
A photograph of Gwin Blanchard, Tom D., and Connie Lamar at the Zaytoun News Stand. Gwin looks away from the camera at newspapers while wearing a dark-colored knee length coat. Tom D. stands next to her in a black suit, vest, and hat. Connie Lamar…
A photograph of Gwin Blanchard leaving the Zaytoun News Stand. She is turned away from the camera and wears a light-colored blouse with a plaid skirt. Dated 1943.
A photograph of a group of people browsing around the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. On the left side is Ellis Zaytoun sharing a newspaper with a woman in a dark-colored dress. He wears a white long-sleeved shirt with a dark-colored tie. Dated…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Agnes Zaytoun, and Bert Salem in front of the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Ellis stands to the side while smoking a cigar in a long-sleeved shirt and dark-colored tie. Agnes Zaytoun stands in the entrance of the…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Louise Hamilton, and Elaine Diab standing in the Zaytoun News Stand. Ellis Zaytoun stands behind Louise Hamilton and Elaine Diab as he looks at newspapers. Louise Hamilton wears a dress with a circle pattern while…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Stand holding a newspaper while Agnes Zaytoun and Elaine Diab stand across from him. Agnes Zaytoun wears a light-colored dress with stripes at the bottom as she looks at the camera…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Stand holding a newspaper while Agnes Zaytoun and Elaine Diab stand across from him. Agnes Zaytoun wears a light-colored dress with stripes at the bottom as she looks at the camera…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun in a dark-colored suit standing at the counter of his shop on 308 North Queen St. in Kinston, NC. Around him are stacks of dry goods and hanging clothes. This photograph is taped to a black cardboard background. Dated…
