The grand opening upon the major remodel of John Mack & Son, which took place in the mid-1950s. Second from left is Mitchell, next to his father, Side, and sister, Madeline. Other individuals in the photograph are unidentified.
A photograph of a window display at John Mack & Son. Bahia Mack Weaver was known as an innovative merchandiser, a tradition carried on by her niece, Madeline Mack. This photograph of a window display featuring live models Joan Morrow (left) and…
A photograph labeled "grandfather in his store." Presumably it depicts Sam Parker in his department store, likely called either the Parker Department Store or the Farris-Parker Department Store at this time. He stands in front of a board labeled…
A photograph of Shikery Salem standing on front of his business, S. Salem's Quick Lunch, which served as a gas station, convenience store, taxi service, and lunch. On the right there is a display of Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil. A car tire hangs from…
An article published in the Wall Street Journal profiling Wael Al-Chakra's position as leader for IBM's Corporate Service Corps, established in 2008 and dedicated to aiding local nonprofits.
A short profile of Cecilia Saleh, conducted with the translation help of her son, Sam. The brief interview touches on Cecilia's immigration to the United States and her role in the family business.
The 2008 Historic Mooresville Calendar, which featured archival photographs from Mooresville's history. The month of November was sponsored by John Mack & Son Department Store and includes photographs of the family and the business.
A screenshot capture of the Zaytoun & Associates, Inc. website that includes their About Us page, pictures and list of their employees, and insurance information.
An article published in The Bladen Journal announcing the retirement of Alma Parker Farris and the closing of the Farris Department Store. The article contains a photograph of Alma and a description of her impact on Elizabethtown, NC.
An article from the Fayetteville Observer announcing the closure of Alma Farris's Farris Department Store upon her retirement at the age of 90. The second part of the article is not included. This clipping includes a photograph of Alma in her store…
A cover of Biotechnology Magazine featuring Raja Khalifah and James Wassenberg at work at BioStratum. This special report on Khalifah's work at BioStratum was published in the January 14, 2005, edition of the magazine.
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun's office wall and decorative table. On the table stands several photographs of Joseph Zaytoun in military uniform and a few books. On the wall hangs a variety of framed certificates, articles, and photos.
A program printed in honor of the Diamond Anniversary celebration of John Mack & Son Department store in Mooresville, North Carolina. The program contains photographs from the store's 75 continuous years of operation and includes an early history of…
A newspaper article in the December 20, 1987, issue of the Statesville Record & Landmark celebrating the 75th birthday of the John Mack & Son department store in Mooresville, NC.
An article published in the Asheville Citizen-Times concerning Joseph El-Khouri's participation in the North Carolina Small Business Council and his push for changes in North Carolina inventory tax laws.
A letter from Edward Zraick to Mary Mokarzel inviting her to the Al-Hoda Diamond Jubilee followed by letters of thanks from Mary Mokarzel. The Diamond Jubilee celebrated the 75th anniversary of Al-Hoda at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
An envelope containing receipts from the Hotel Sir Walter and The Holiday Motel. Included is a newspaper clipping concerning Irwin Belk and a note in Arabic.
A newspaper article titled 'Toufee Ellis to Close Store Sunday, Marking Retirement'. The article details the history of Toufic's store and his children and their occupations. Article is possibly from 1967.
Clippings from an issue of The Andrews Journal related to Joseph El-Khouri. Included is a photo of Khouri's Department Store, an advertisement for local shops, and a small article about a Lions Club meeting.
