An Arabic letter handwritten by by Father Khouri Rafael (last name not clear) on August 25, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Youssef, son of Saleem Shalhoub, on August 10, 1893, and age (16). Written in pencil at the bottom is "Card 10-8-09 Page 266…
A letter written on December 7, 1909, requesting that Sadie Maloof be given proof of her baptism by B.M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Lawrence schools. The letter states that she was baptized on November 28, 1895, by Rev. M. Q. White, and lists her…
A letter written by Elias Nassif sending his greetings to Father Tobia Attallah and family, and asking him about a newspaper the latter was to issue, and requesting a copy of the newspaper. Locations mentioned: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buenos Aires.…
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Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Hatem on January 25, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Shahla, daughter of Saleem Abi Khedher, on January 15, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus al Haj Boutrus on July 20, 1909. It confirms baptism of George Youssef Abdullah on October 10, 1893. His godfather was his uncle (father's side) Melhem Abduallah Mansour, and his godmother was the…
A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Najah Boutrus on July 5, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Beshara, son of (first name not clear) Elias Aboud in Saydet El Maounet Church on February 5, 1894. Beshara's godfather was his paternal…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Aoun on June 11, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Khalil (Charles Owen), the son of Tannous Aoun, on January 15, 1895. At the bottom is a phrase handwritten in English: "Oliver School Register-…
A handwritten note in English and Arabic from L'abbe Moise Abi-Haidar on June 5, 1909. It states that Mary Hider was born on June 13, 1893, and baptized on July 15, 1893, in Baskinta, Lebanon. The English translation is written on a business card,…
A letter in Arabic handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Mansour on March 26, 1909. It confirms the age of Saeed, the son of (first name not clear) Habib Elias Albistani, on January 10, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef on March 27, 1909. Confirm the birthdate of Wada Youssed Farah on July 14, 1893, and baptism on August 9, 1893.
An Arabic letter by Father Khouri Youssef Mansour on March 3, 1909. It confirms the birthdate of two children of Nassif al Bistany: Kaisar on June 29, 1892, and Ogany on August 12, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youhanna Mujas on March 31, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Charlie Faris (Ferris) Hebea on September 1, 1894.
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the baptism of Youssef Tannous Shaheen Rezqallah in 1893. Written by Father Khouri Youhanna Maron alRaghraghi on May 17, 1909.
A letter stating that Nejib Khelil Yusif Sallum was born on January 12, 1894, and baptized on January 22, 1894. His godfather is listed as Elias Khelil and his godmother as the wife of Elias [name unknown, ? aroon]. It was written by Father Khouri…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Mousa Abi Haidar on May 3, 1909. It confirms the birthdate of George Assaad Jirjis Freige on June 29, 1893. In addition to his name and birthdate, written on the bottom is "Card [are?] 9-8-09 Page 247."
A letter handwritten by Rev. Moses Otto Hider in Baskinta, Lebanon May 3, 1909. It certifies that George Fireige, son of Assad Fireige, was born in 1893 and baptized on August 15, 1893.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Hanna on November 7, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Angel, the daughter of Ameen Beshara Hebea, on August 26, 1893.
A letter from Khalil who asks if his family received the things he sent earlier and about the water issue in Shaghour. He asks about buildings in Kafra, Lebanon, and sends greetings to family and friends.
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Olga George Aboutaja's birthday as October 15, 1893 and baptism as November 26, 1893. Godmother was Farah Rafael. The record also identifies her father as George Aboutaja and was signed by Rev.…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri (name not clear) on October 15, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Kaisar, son of Melhem Saba, on July 2, 1893, by Father Khouri Gregor Rius. Godfather was Faris (last name not clear) and godmother was Saud…
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…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on October 4, 1909. This record was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed…
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Assaad, son of Sulaiman Ta'my, on October 1, 1894, and their baptism on November 5. Written by Father Khouri Romanos on October 9, 1909.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef (last name not clear) on October 11, 1909. It confirms the baptisms of the children of Rasheed Ghassan al Harfi: his son Majeed on March 21, 1900, and daughter Dhab on May 12, 1903.
Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Ethnasious Ghannam on October 25, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Nazeera, the daughter of Saeed Asi, on October 11, 1894, by Father Khouri Boulus Faraj. Her mother was Wordi, the daughter of Youssed Afees
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the birthdate of Antonios Mari'a Tannour on July 29, 1893. Written by Father Khouri Elias Qardahi on September 12, 1909.
A handwritten document in both English and Arabic. The English portion lists Mary Jacob's date of birth as September 20, 1893, and date of baptism as September 28, 1893, in Bdadoun, Mount Lebanon. It names her godfather as Yusef Alis Fransis and her…
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the baptism of Tannous Shaheen Touma on April 19, 1894, by Father Khouri Youhanna Barakat. Written by Father Khouri Nematallah on September 25, 1909.
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on September 9, 1909, sent to the Superintendent of Schools of Lawrence, MA, and signed by Commissioner William Williams. It states that Nassif Fadellah arrived in the United States on July 17,…
A handwritten letter in Arabic composed by Father Khouri Youhanna Maron Alraara'ai on September 13, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Elias Sulaiman bu Jawdwh on June 21, 1894.
A handwritten letter from Clark Carter, Secretary of the Lawrence City Mission written on September 18, 1909, on a page with the mission's letterhead. It was written to help prove that Charles Own [Khalil Aoun] was 14 years of age. It explains that…
Handwritten letter in Arabic composed by Father Khouri Boutrus Shaj Boutrus on September 25, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Maryam, the daughter of Assad Soma, on March 5, 1894. Her godfather was her uncle Youssef Soma, and her godmother was her…
A birth certificate, issued by Manchester, New Hampshire, City Clerk (City record vol. 9 p. 487), certifying that Elias Samaha was born November 20, 1910, to Saleem Samaha and Rose Habib.
A certification of baptism of (name not clear) in August, 1895. Written by Father Khouri Rafael (last name not clear) in 1910. The document is damaged. On the bottom are a few penciled notations: "Adla Kellil Father Joseph August 15 1895 Mary Kalil."
A birth record for Nassef (Narsif) Haddad, issued by the State of New Hampshire. It lists Nassef's date of birth as February 2, 1910, and place of birth as Berlin, NH. It gives his father's name, Abraham Haddad, and occupation, laborer, and his…
Article titled, "Death Baffles Coroner: Peter Oussani Found on Rockefeller Estate Brother of Tobacconist." Notation on the article states that it is from N.Y. American March 8, 1910. The article describes the discovery of Peter Oussani's body…
A copy of a photograph of a group of Lebanese Immigrants from Bqaatouta (Bkaatouta, Bqaatouta), Lebanon in Carthage, New York in front of a department store.
مجموعة من القصائدة الشعرية، النثرية في طابعها، التي نظمها الريحاني. تحتوي على: "النجوى" التي نظمها في الرياض عام 1923، و"الزعيم الشهيد" التي نظمها في الفريكة عام 1940 - وهي اخر ما كتبه الريحاني في الشعر.
وتذكر المصادر الخارجية ان مجموعة قصائد "هتاف…
