يرمي الريحاني في كتابه "نور الاندلس" تعريف القارئ العربي بجانب اخر من تاريخه. فبعد رحلة مع "ملوك العرب" الى "قلب العراق" و"قلب لبنان" من اجل صنع حالة من التألف والوحدة بين ابناء المشرق العربي والمغرب العربي، يحملنا الريحاني الى الاندلس، "فنطالع [في…
اجمعت العديد من المصادر "يمكن القول بأن "قلب لبنان" قدم الريحاني لا كأديب فحسب بل كمؤرخ وكفنان وشاعر إلى جانب الريحاني الفيلسوف والاجتماعي والعالم بالنفس". يصف الريحاني في هذ الكتاب تسع رحلات قام بها في اطار وطنه لبنان. "فإذا قرأت قصائد الريحاني التي…
الكتاب كغيره من كتب ريحاني التي كتبها شارحا فيها اسفاره الى البلاد العربية ومشاهداته السياسية والجغرافية فيها، بالاضافة الى نفحات تاريخية عن المنطقة واهلها. وكان يرمي الريحاني بسلسلة كتبه هذه التعريف والتقريب بين ابناء الامة العربية الواحدة - كما كان…
An unidentified young man, likely a friend or relative of Joseph El-Khouri, stands in front of columns at Ba'albek. Ba'albek is a significant archaeological site in Lebanon containing Phoenician ruins.
Young George Jr. and Georgette Kahdy sit next to each other on a table. They are both smiling and wearing matching outfits. Caption on the back reads, "Georgette and George Kahdy 1949."
Young Barbara Kahdy smiles as she sits in a car seat. Underneath her there is a pillow that she places her feet on top of. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara Kahdy 1945."
Young Barbara Kahdy sitting on a short stool in a light pink dress with a blue belt. In her left hand, she holds a small toy as she smiles. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara Kahdy 1946."
Young Barbara Kahdy looks away as she sits propped up on a textured blanket. She is wearing a light dress with a pair of crocheted socks. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara Kahdy, 1945."
Young Barbara Kahdy smiles and leans on her right arm as she poses on top of a table. She is wearing a dark outfit with flowers. Caption on the back reads, "Barbara 1949 or 50."
Young Barbara Kahdy and Jay Salem sitting together as they smile. Barbara Kahdy is wearing a white and pink dress while Jay Salem is wearing a blue and white outfit. Caption on the back reads, "1946-7. Barbara Kahdy and Jay Salem cousin."
This manuscript is an unpublished collection of poems and songs. It is split into two parts, the first featuring Arabic songs and poems and the second a collection of poems by Ameen Rihani titled "Waves of My Life." Posthumously published in 2009 as…
Uncle Gabriel and his family stand outside of a stone house. Caption on the back reads, "Uncle Gabriel (Nell's uncle, her mother's brother) with his first wife and kids. 1947's."
Unidentified friends or relatives of Joeseph El-Khouri pose in front of a cedar. Also in the background is a bus and other vehicles. Though location is unidentified, the photograph was perhaps taken during a trip to Ba'albek that Joseph went on with…
A white envelope that details that George A. Kahdy was in Lebanon sometime around 1947. It also mentions Nellie Kahdy's inability to join as she was pregnant with George and Georgette at the time, who were born on January 16, 1947. The note also…
A photo taken at a party given for Mr. and Mrs. George Arida in Salloum Mokarzel's apartment. Almost everyone is labelled in the caption on the back of the photo, which was written by Rose Mokarzel Tanous. (Folder 2-1-2-12)
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.…
Sheed standing in high grass as he holds a bucket in his left hand and a cloth sack in his right. In the photo, Sheed is wearing thick, protective clothing. Caption on the back reads, "Sheed Geberal's son. Lebanon 1947."
The Sawaya family stands together within a small grove of trees in casual, summer clothing. Caption on the front reads, "Uncle Sawaya and family - 1947." The back of the photo lists each person in the photo from left to right.
