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  • Tags: Andrews, North Carolina

Date: 1955
Joseph Maroun El-Khouri stands with his children Mariam, George and Theresa in front of a house; in the background on a porch is his mother-in-law, Moura "Sithoo" Isaac. The photograph was taken in North Carolina in 1955 or 1956, shortly after the…
El-Khouri_joseph mariam goerge theresa moura_1955 or 56_first year in Andrews.jpg

Date: 1958-1961
Publicity Scrapbook Contest notebook, created by Joseph Maroun El-Khouri during his time as publicity chairman of Andrews Lions Club District 31-A. In addition to articles about the activities of the Lions Club during these years, the scrabook…
El-Khouri_Andrews Lions Club Scrapbook 1958-1961_ocr wm.pdf

Date: 1960-1961
A scrapbook of publicity clippings, created by Norman Hartman during his time as publicity chairman of Andrews Lions Club District 31-A. In addition to articles about the activities of the Lions Club during these years, the scrabook includes articles…
El-Khouri_Lions Club Scrapbook 1960-1961_ocr wm.pdf

Date: 1978-1979
A collection of letters from the US Department of Justice and Senator Robert Morgan to Joseph ("Joe") El-Khouri regarding his petitions for relative immigrant visas to enter the United States (Folder 1-5).
Khouri 1-5 Letters_wm.pdf

Date: 1980
An article published in a Catholic periodical, Glenmary Challenge, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the El-Khouri family's arrival in Andrews, North Carolina. The article describes the family's history, community involvement, and participation…
ElKhouri_Glenmary'sChallenge_1980_ocr_wm.pdf

Date: 1982
An article about the Lebanese Civil War and its effect on the El-Khouri family there. (Folder 12-11)
Khouri 12-11 Article_wm.tif

Date: 1983
Four tickets in one envelope addressed to Joseph El-Khouri for Rufus Edmisten's gubernatorial candidacy reception at The Royal Villa, Raleigh, NC on March 31, 1983 (Folder 4-2).
Khouri 4-2 Tickets_wm.pdf

Date: 1987
A brief biographical description of Joseph El-Khouri from an unknown publication, focusing on his civic contributions on both local and state levels.
ElKhouri_CherokeeCo_1987_wm.jpg

Date: 1993
Joseph El-Khouri sits at the dining table full of food and surrounded by family (Folder 2-37).
Khouri 2-37 Photo_wm.tif

Date: 1995
Article about the Andrews Chamber of Commerce Banquet in 1995 featuring a picture with board member, Joseph Maroun El-Khouri. Joseph received the Community Service Award at the event.
El-Khouri_Andrews Chamber Banquet 1995_wm.jpg

Joseph El-Khouri receives a trophy from United Way of North Carolina on behalf of Cherokee County United Way (Folder 2-42).
Khouri 2-42 Newspaper_wm.tif

Letter to Joseph Maroun El-Khouri of Andrews, North Carolina from F. Mikael Tabut of Kour, Batroun, Lebanon, postmarked April 2, 1960.
El-Khouri_Letter to Joseph from Lebanon Apr2 1960_1_wm.jpg

The Arab American Institute Foundation invites Joseph and Rose Mary El-Khouri to the Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards in Washington, D.C. (Folder 1-16)
Khouri 1-16 Invitation_wm.pdf

Letter to Joseph Maroun El-Khouri of Andrews, North Carolina from S. Joseph Beniamin El-Koury of the Seminary of Karm-Sadde, Lebanon. Postmarked April 4, 1960.
El-Khouri_Letter to Joseph from Lebanon Apr4 1960_1_wm.jpg

News images of "A Day at the Depot" in Andrews, NC that include Joseph and Rose El-Khouri (Folder 2-41).
Khouri 2-41 Newspaper_wm.tif

Article about the 2005 retirement of George Maron El-Khouri from his job of 30 years teaching law enforcement in Andrews, North Carolina. Upon his retirement, George was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in honor of his service to North…
El-Khouri_George Retirement Article_ocr_wm.pdf

Norman Trueblood, State Secretary-Treasurer of the Lions of North Carolina, notifies fellow Lions of the appointees to the Committee for International Youth Exchange. It contains handwritten notes to Joseph El-Khouri (Folder 1-8).
Khouri 1-8 Letter_wm.pdf

Governor James B. Hunt Jr. announces new statewide toll-free number for more information on volunteer opportunities (Folder 1-15).
Khouri 1-15 Letter_wm.pdf

Date: August 1972
Kirsi Makela of the Leo Clubs of Finland's General Committee sends a letter to Joseph El-Khouri notifying him of a meeting they are planning in Finland, open to all Leos around the world (Folder 4-1).
Khouri 4-1 Letter_wm.pdf

Date: August 2014
A document resolving that a bridge in Andrews, NC will be named after Joseph El-Khouri. (Folder 11-5)
Khouri 11-5 Resolution_wm.tif

A ledger and deposit slip for Youth Summer Recreation. (Folder 8-1)
Khouri 8-1 Booklet_wm.pdf

An article about the difficulty faced by Joseph El-Khouri when he attempted to call his family in Lebanon, likely due to the 1958 Lebanon crisis. (Folder 12-3)
Khouri 12-3 Clipping_wm.tif
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