This record, created at the Cross St. School in Lawrence, MA, on March 5, 1906, details the health of Alice Assaf. It provides other information, including address, 397 Elm St., names of parents, Celia and Wadia, and occupations of parents, "jewelry"…
This handwritten note, signed by Margaret S. Brown, Principal of the Cross Street School, confirms that according to the records of the school Joseph Akey's birthdate as January 25, 1906.
Naturalization Papers for George Joseph Safy dated 2 Nov 1903. Occupation listed as cigar dealer. Year of arrival listed as 1894. Reference testimony given by Anthony M. Nofal.
A professional portrait of Isabel Oussani. The back of the photo is labeled, "Edsall Studio Wm. G. Diekmann Prop. Portraits 246 & 248 West 125th Street, New York." The picture was likely taken in 1906 or 1907.
A professional portrait of Isabel (left) and Margaret (right) Oussani seated on a bench. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The back of the photo is labeled, "Wm. G. Diekmann Prop. Portraits 246 & 248 West…
A professional portrait of Margaret Oussani standing in a gate. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The picture was likely taken in 1906 or 1907.
A professional portrait of Isabel (left) and Margaret (right) Oussani seated on a bench cut for a circular frame. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The back of the photo is labeled, "Wm. G. Diekmann Prop.…
A professional portrait of Margaret Oussani standing in a gate. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The picture was likely taken in 1906 or 1907.
A professional portrait of Isabel (left) and Margaret (right) Oussani seated on a bench cut for a circular frame. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The back of the photo is labeled, "Wm. G. Diekmann Prop.…
A professional portrait of Isabel (left) and Margaret (right) Oussani seated on a bench. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The back of the photo is labeled, "Wm. G. Diekmann Prop. Portraits 246 & 248 West…
A professional portrait of Isabel (left) and Margaret (right) Oussani seated on a bench. The photograph is labeled, "Edsall Studio 248 West 125th Street, New York." The back of the photo is labeled, "Wm. G. Diekmann Prop. Portraits 246 & 248 West…
A professional portrait of Isabel Oussani. The back of the photo is labeled, "Edsall Studio Wm. G. Diekmann Prop. Portraits 246 & 248 West 125th Street, New York." The picture was likely taken in 1906 or 1907.
A portrait of Margaret Oussani. The back of the photo is labeled, "Edsall Studios Wm. G. Diekmann Prop. Portraits 246 & 248 West 125th Street, New York."
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.…
A letter written in English and Arabic by Father Khouri Gabriel on December 18, 1908. Certifies that Naim Jasser, son of Tannos Jasser, was born on April 10, 1893, and baptized on June 5, 1893. The Arabic portion lists the mother as Khazna, the…
Handwritten letter in Arabic and English. The letter certifies that Tom Nassif Ajamie was born on December 28, 1892 and was baptized on February 2, 1893. The letter was signed by Rev. Gabriel Kouri on December 18, 1908.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English. Written by Father Khouri Hannah Zizhzghy on August 18, 1909, the letter certifies that Amia Nimy, daughter of Makhoul Nimy, was born March 3, 1894, in Falougha. A note on the bottom, in different…
A receipt for the erection of a vault, costing $4325, built by J. McKenna, Granite and Marble Works, dated 25 June 1908, and addressed to Joseph Oussani.
