A black-and-white photograph from a Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs social gathering featuring two women- a young woman standing in a floor-length white dress and veil, and an older woman in formal wear standing and smiling…
A black-and-white photograph from a Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs social gathering featuring a woman accepting flowers from another woman, both in cocktale attire standing on a stage.
A black-and-white photograph from a Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs social gathering featuring 11 individuals standing outside a plane on a runway tarmac.
A photograph of group of men standing on front porch of the Purdue University Cosmopolitan Club holding a banner with the letters ACC (Association of Cosmopolitan Clubs). Caption reads "ACC Convention Purdue" and "Chiu." C.Q. Chiu was 1912 President…
Picture of Dorothy Fuleihan standing in front of a fountain. Doodles drawn over the picture. Taken at the New York World's Fair of 1940. Another unaltered photograph is in the collection.
An envelope with F.D. Maghak, Bagdad, across the top, addressed to "Messieurs Joseph + Jacob Oussani," labeled "In the Persian Section of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago." Stamps on the envelope indicate it was posted in 1893.
A statement from William B. Hess, the United States Consul General at Constantinople, certifying that Joseph "Yousoph" Oussani and 12 others are "engaged in business in the Ottoman Section of the World's Columbian Exposition of Chicago," dated 1st…
An Arabic travel journal written by Joseph Oussani detailing his journey from Baghdad, Iraq, to the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in Illinois. A translation by Leon Bushara is also included.
Clippings from the February 15, 1971, edition of the Jacksonville Daily News detailing the opening day of the Albert J. Ellis Airport. Includes multiple images of the crowd and the ribbon cutting.
Clippings from the February 16, 1971, edition of the Jacksonville Daily News showing the dedication of the newly opened Albert J. Ellis Airport. Includes multiple images of speeches being given, politicians on a plane, and the two pilots in the…
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…
The Sawaya Family reunion that takes place in Bteghrine, Lebanon. On the back are listed names of all individuals in the photo from left to right and how they are related.
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."
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.
Newspaper clipping featuring a photograph of Charles Joseph, who will serve as general chairman of the 30th annual stag dinner of the Lebanon-American Club.
"Remembrance of first Holy Communion" certificate for Charles Joseph, who received his first Holy Communion on May 17th, 1931, at Sacred Heart Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Signed by Reverend A.R. Freeman.
