Meeting Minutes of the Southern Federation Foundation, the National Foundation, and the Kahlil Gibran Memorial Foundation's on February 1, 2014 in Jackson, Mississippi.
An invitation to a breakfast hosted by the Syrian Lebanon American Club in honor of the Officers of the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs in Orlando, Florida on July 5, 1975.
Situation of the Syrians in Mexico, an essay by that recounts the circumstances of Syrian life after World War I. Year suggested by a third party, 1917.
Kushwee Kahdy smiling and sitting outside in a dress. Around her stands a cinder block building and pieces of concrete. The back of the photo states, "George A. Kahdy grandmother on paternal side. Visit to Lebanon 1947. She lived to be very old.…
A photograph of Sister Evalyn Shehdan (born Helen) and her sister Hazel Shehdan. The sisters are sitting together outdoors on a porch, near potted flowers.
An application for employment certificate for Bashir Simon to work at Washington Mills. It lists their residence as 27 Pine St., place of birth as Syria, and present age as 14 years.
Prayer card in remembrance of the "Silver Jubilee in the Holy Priesthood" of Reverend Francis X. Harper at the Church of St. Peter in Poughkeepsie, New York.
A portrait photograph of Danny Thomas signed with the inscription: "To Mitchell Rabil: With Affection, Danny Thomas." Danny Thomas was a Lebanese-American actor, comedian, radio entertainer, and musician. Though undated, the photograph likely…
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."
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Ethnasious Ghannam on October 25, 1909. It confims the baptism of Sida the daughter of Saeed Assi on September 7, 1896, by Father Khouri Boulus Faraj. The mother is listed as Werda, the daughter of…
A newspaper article announcing the death of Shukri Baddour and listing his accomplishments from throughout his life, including his immigration to the United States.
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Shukrallah Ibrahhem Tannous in 1892. Written by Father Khouri Nickola Aqel on December 5, 1907.
A shipping bill to Father Tobia Attallah, dated January 31, 1899. The company is Cammionage de Chemin de Fer de Paris et Lyon et la Méditerranée. The communication informs Attallah that a shipment for him will be leaving Marseilles on February 2.
An Arabic letter written by Father Khouri Elias Zaitoun on October 25, 1912. It confirms the baptism of Shikri, the son of Youssef (Joseph) Nassif, on April 15, 1897.
A photograph of Shikery Salem standing on front of his business, S. Salem's Quick Lunch, which served as a gas station, convenience store, taxi service, and lunch. On the right there is a display of Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil. A car tire hangs from…
Photograph of Shickery Salem's gravestone, which reads, "Shickery Salem, North Carolina, PFC 113 Field Arty 30 Division World War I, June 5 1885 - August 5 1952."
A photograph in the Copper City Advance newspaper of Father Nicholas Shibley, Maria Shibley, Georgette Shibley, and John Shibley. A note on the newspaper states, "Cousins of: Uncle William Jabaley."
A photograph of two unidentified women in the Shehdan family sitting together near a fireplace drinking tea. Though undated, the image was taken around Christmas.
An unidentified female member of the Shehdan family, perhaps Serina Shehdan, sitting in a wheelchair and listening to a violin being played by a young woman. Another unidentified young woman sits at a nearby table.
A photograph of Beshara Shehdan and his brother Chicory ("Chick") Shehdan on Beshara's wedding day to Serina Hakeem. The photograph was taken in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Goldsboro, NC, where the wedding took place. The individuals pictured in…
A photograph of Beshara and Serina's five children outside their house. The children are Philip, Evelyn, Theresa, Frederick, and Victoria. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken circa 1932-1935.
A photograph of Beshara and Serina's five children outside their house. The children are Philip, Evelyn, Theresa, Frederick, and Victoria. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken circa 1932-1935.
A photograph of three of Beshara and Serina Shehdan's children. Philip Shehdan stands between two of his sisters, Theresa and Evelyn. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken in 1935-1937.
Caption from the document: "THIS FAMILY TREE WAS RECORDED BY CHUKREY NASR HATEM UNTIL 1918 AND WAS COLLECTED FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES AND FINISHED UNTIL 1970 BY EMILE JOSEPH HATEM."
