A booklet detailing the history of Al-Hoda and the Mokarzel family. The Centennial, celebrated in the Museum of the city of NY, marked the 100th year of the publication of Al-Hoda.
A letter from Helen Samhan concerning the planning of the Al-Hoda Centennial found in an envelope with notes by Mary Mokarzel concerning the Centennial, including a short draft of her autobiography.
A program outlining the history of the Maronite rite, Rev. George J. Webby's biography, the First Solemn High Mass, the dinner menu, speakers, and the benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
An article in the Asheville Citizen-Times about Joseph El-Khouri's biography and public service. Attached was a business card for the Advertising Manager at the Asheville Citizen-Times.
An article published in The Sampson Independent about the biography and duties of various NC Justice Academy at Salemburg faculty, including George M. El-Khouri, Joseph's son.
The transcription of the speech given by Dot Mason (the Executive Director of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce) about the life, achievements, and contributions of Joseph El-Khouri.
An article published in The Yadkin Ripple concerning Corey Martin (son of Theresa El-Khouri and Phil Martin) and his recruitment into the Chicago Cubs.
Lions International Nomination of Joe El-Khouri for District Governor 31A at Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The pamphlet contains brief biographical information in addition to a list of Joe El-Khouri's many community contributions.
Houghton Mifflin Company Book Newsletter, dated January 9, 1929. is mentioned part way down as the author of "The Maker of Modern Arabia," a biography of Ibn Sa'oud and has just returned to America after seven years in Mt. Lebanon.
An article written by Kail Ellis on the history of Sami El Solh, Lebanese Sunni Muslim politician and Prime Minister of Lebanon in the 1940s and 1950s.
An article written by Kail Ellis on Mariam Hobeiche and her life at the Mar Elias Convent in Ghazir, Lebanon. The Khayrallah Center does not hold the original copy of this item.
Nell Mettrey Kahdy Scrapbook copy. The beginning of the book features a letter/speech written by Ronnie. The book itself also features a number of article clippings, notes from other family members, and family photos.
Resident Spotlight of Nell Kahdy from The Heritage, where Nell and George lived. The spotlight gives a page-long overview of Nell's life and accomplishments.
Excerpts about the lives of saints and historical figures. Names included: Constantine I, Ephrem the Syrian, Saint Basil the Great, (last name not clear).
"Memoirs" by Wadea Kassab recounts Wadea's life from his childhood in Damascus and Bloudan, to his immigration to America in 1889, and through his pursuit of education and a career in dentistry.
This manuscript by Aelyas Kassab is a history of the Kassab family and a biography of Aelyas's own life. It begins with Aelyas's grandfather Elyas Kassab, born in 1814, and traces the family through the 19th century
A newspaper article published after the death of Magdalen Parker Mileski. The piece is a remembrance of her many years of teaching and the influence she had on her former students as a demanding, yet kind, high school English teacher. The article…
An newspaper article profiling the youngest daughter of Sam and Helen Parker, Magdalen Parker Mileski. At the time of the article, Mileski was an English teacher at Ragsdale Senior High School in High Point, North Carolina. The article details her…
A typed document written by one of Alma Farris's grandchildren, Lee Anne. It contains some of her childhood memories of spending time with her "Sitho" (grandmother) in Elizabethtown, North Carolina.
A typed document written by one of Alma Farris's grandchildren, Kathryn. It contains some of her childhood memories of spending time with her "Sitho" (grandmother) in Elizabethtown, North Carolina.
Newspaper article from August 27, 1964, concerning the death and funeral of Shikrallah Farris. Farris died from a sudden heart attack on August 21, 1964. The article provides a photograph of Farris, a brief biography of Farris, an account of his…
A family history written by Maximo Kuri focused on his father's side that documents his family's life in, and leading up to leaving, Lebanon and the life of the Khourys in South Africa, in Mexico, and in Canada.
Program booklet for the celebration of Father Samuel B. David's elevation to Archpriest. Includes a biography of Father David, a program for the event at the Hilton Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a list of patrons.
Commemorative booklet for the dedication ceremony of St. Anthony's Antiochian Orthodox Church of Butler, Pennsylvania. Includes a biography of Metropolitan Philip Saliba, a brief history of St. Anthony's, correspondence, messages from local sponsors…
This timeline of the life of Father Nicola Yanney was written and compiled by Fr. Chirstopher Morris of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Kearney, Nebraska with the help of the Yanney family. Fr. Nicola Yanney was an important figure in the…
