The last paragraph of an Arabic letter from Thomas Oussani to his sons, Joseph and Yak. Another paragraph features a letter from John Oussani to brothers Joseph and Yak probably from the same letter, dated September 14, 1893 in Baghdad, Iraq. Two…
A letter to Joseph Oussani from his brother dated March 16, 1893 in Baghdad. Two handwritten English translations and a photocopy of the letter are included in the folder.
A letter of thanks written to Tobia Attallah for his well wishes to the Queen for the wellbeing of her son, written by the Queen of Spain's secretary on October 10, 1896.
Ottoman Passport in old Ottoman Turkish and French. Holder's name is Joseph Thomas, born in Baghdad and resident therein. Addressed to officials and military members in freind states to the Ottoman Empire to allow him "lesser passer" and provide help…
This is old Ottoman Turkish. [it is likely an acknowledgment by a man called "Abdulraheem the son of (name not clear) Hassan Asfahani from the state of Iran and a resident in Najaf" to "Joseph Oussani from Ottoman state who resides in Baghdad". It…
A photograph of a reproduction of a Damascus Merchant’s house at the Turkish Village in the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, IL. On the back of the print is a photograph of a model of St. Peter's Cathedral.
A photograph of a peddling Syrian woman in New York and an accompanying caption. These pages are from the book "Street Types of Great American Cities" by Sigmund Krausz, published in 1896.
Document describing premises in Pocantico Hills, sold to Joseph Oussani, formerly of the old "Collender" farm, and latterly the property of Colonel William C. Church, dated 1899
Blueprint map of land deeded to Joseph Oussani, formerly of WC Church and Mary E Church and Willard Church, in Pocantico Hills, New York, showing 32 acres, dated 28 April 1899
A copy of a portrait of the Zaytoun and Hatch family. The image includes John, Lewis, Fred, Kelly, Marie, Sitty Nasima, and Aunt Rose. This item also includes a letter from John and Idele to Agnes Zaytoun who made this print of the portrait. Portrait…
A copy of a portrait of the Dekash and Hatch family. The image includes Sitty Ramza, Aunt Habuba Roumain, Grandmother Mardshi, and Uncle Lewis Hatch. Portrait is dated around 1890s.
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.
This letter, handwritten in both Arabic and English, certifies Taraf's, son of Faris Aown, birthdate as July 21, 1896, and baptism on November 26, 1896. His hometown is listed as Saghbeen, Syria. It lists his father as Faris Nekowla Elias Aown and…
An issue of New York Times Illustrated Magazine from August 20,1899, which includes an article (pages 4-5) on the Syrian Quarter in New York. The article includes seven photographs.
Wedding portrait of Joseph Oussani and Margaret Shea who were married on May 23rd 1896 in New York City. The photograph is labeled "DeYOUNGS' Broadway COR, 12th Street, N.Y." The back side of the photograph reads "The frame ordered 12x16 send to Mrs.…
Wedding portrait of Joseph Oussani and Margaret Shea who were married on May 23rd 1896 in New York City. The photograph is labeled "DeYOUNGS' Broadway COR, 12th Street, N.Y."
