A letter from Father Bassil who informs Father Tobia that he got new position in College Stanislas in Paris. Also he sends 1200 francs donations of 600 masses, and notifies Father Tobia that the alcohol/wine box arrived to Marseille, but customs…
A letter from Father Tobia Attallah to the Director of Public Services of the High Commission [Le Directeur des Services de l'Istruction Publique du Haut-Commissariat]. Father Attallah complains that a private school, of Mr. Gabriel Bejani, will open…
A letter from Father Tobia Attallah to the High Commissioner of the French Republic in Syria and Lebanon writing with a complaint about opening the private school of Mr. Gabriel Bejani, in Beit Chabab, without meeting requirements. Dated February 27,…
A draft of the previous letter from Father Tobia Attallah to the High Commissioner of the French Republic in Syria and Lebanon writing with a complaint about opening the private school of Mr. Gabriel Bejani, in Beit Chabab, without meeting…
A draft of an article titled 'if leaders want to demolish prisoners, let them build schools first'. The writer supports the building and expanding of religious schools. Undated
A letter from Joseph Attallah who assures his father, Nadim, about his classes, and shares greetings from family in Lebanon. The letter or note is written on an envelope addressed to Najla Attallah. Undated
A letter from Khalil who discusses church maintenance and sends his greetings. He informs his uncle that Salem is visiting Lebanon, so he can send Youssuf with him, but he encourages Youssuf to learn English until then.
A letter from Aziz reassuring his father about his life and work. He asks about his brother Youssuf and whether he needs money or anything else while he is in school. Aziz tells his father that he would send some money when he could and that his…
Two letters: In the first letter Khalil sends greetings to his family and friends. He then asks his uncle about the water issue in Shaghour, his son Youssuf, and becoming a cleric. Khalil then encourages his uncle to educate all of his sons and…
Article titled "Students Strike Out on Their Own" in The Raleigh Times. The article quotes Nell Kahdy regarding an independent study program. Most likely published in the 1960s.
Article with photos from January 13, 1962, in The Raleigh Times about the trip and itinerary for the European school trip Nell Kahdy would be leading that summer. A small photograph of Nell is in the corner, likely a passport photo.
Article in The Raleigh Times, "Around the world in 80 ways," about Nell Kahdy's teaching career and how she began the annual European trip for students. Likely published in the 1970s or 1980s.
Nell Mettrey Kahdy's Certificate from the Goethe-Institut for studying German Language and Literature from June 27, 1956, to August 27, 1956, issued August 19, 1956.
Article titled "70 High School Students From Raleigh To Study in France, Austria and Spain," regarding Nell Mettrey Kahdy taking students to study in Europe.
A newspaper clipping about "The Gypsy Rover" musical that the seventh grade class of Elizabeth City Graded Schools put on. The newspaper goes into detail about the musical and mentions the shock the audience felt when they discovered Nell Kahdy's…
Program from the Junior-Senior banquet at Elizabeth City High School. Inside there is a menu and a list of individuals who would be involved in the ceremony. Nell Kahdy's name is listed next to "solo." Dated May 2, 1933.
Nell Kahdy smiling in her graduation cap and gown at Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Caption on the back reads, "Hugh Morsen High School diploma. Raleigh. Nellie Mettrey."
Letter to Nellie Mettrey informing her of her election as French instructor at Warsaw Public Schools in Warsaw, NC. Date at the top of the letter reads, August 18, 1938.
Nell Kahdy's list of certificate credit from North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering in Raleigh, North Carolina. This lists the three classes she was able to gain credit for during the 1941 summer session.
Nell Mettrey sits with the students in the class of 1944 on a set of stairs. The photo notes that Nell is the teacher amongst the students, dated 1944.
As Nell Kahdy sits with a binder in her lap, George Jr. and Georgette Kahdy sit on both sides of her. In front of Nell Kahdy sits Barbara Kahdy who is reading "The Tale of the Crow" to all of them. Caption on the back reads, "Nell Kahdy teacher with…
Nell Kahdy sits down with a binder in her lap while Georgette, George Jr., and Barbara Kahdy surround her. George Jr. and Georgette are right next to her while Barbara Kahdy sits in front of her and reads "The Tale of the Crow" to them.
Young Barbara Kahdy stands with her eyes closed in graduation attire next to two unknown people. An unknown woman in a matching graduation robe stands behind Barbara Kahdy and a young boy who is also wearing the graduation robe. The back of the photo…
Newspaper clipping featuring Barbara Kahdy Estes as Broughton's new teen writer. It commends the activities she participates in and her summer trip to Europe. Dated September 1, 1962.
A letter from Anne Tyler to Nell Kahdy in which she is overjoyed to have heard from Nell. She reflects on her education from Needham Broughton and says she thinks it provided a better education than current schools. Dated July 20, 2001.
A signed holiday card from Barbara Estes's ESL class to Barbara Estes. This class was held at the Highlands Falls Country Club in Highlands, North Carolina. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara's ESL class of HFCC 2001-02."
A forwarded email from Mettrie to her mother from an Israeli student who had coincidentally met Barbara at the Highlands Fall Country Club in Highlands, North Carolina. He mentions that with her help, he was able to gain admission into Mississippi…
Barbara Estes and her Spanish teacher sit together on a wall in Puebla, Mexico. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara and her Spanish teacher in Puebla, Mexico. Trip with Georgette July 2013."
