A digital version of the first edition of The Syrian Business Directory written and compiled by Salloum Mokarzel and H.F. Otash in the early 1900s.
The directory was a voluntary register of Lebanese American business owners in the United States. A…
A pamphlet produced for the 40th anniversary banquet of the United Syrian Charitable Society, which took place in 1947 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The society was established in 1907 with the goal of providing a gathering place for immigrants and…
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 photograph of Mr. Broodbeck standing in front of a house in a light-colored shirt. The back states that he is visiting Myrtle Beach, SC, to attend the Newspaper and Magazine Convention. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Agnes Murman sitting on a towel in the sand with an unknown man. She wears a light-colored bathing suit and looks down while her friend squints at the camera. The back of the photograph states that Agnes Murman is in Myrtle Beach, SC,…
A photograph of Namona Wilson, the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale secretary, standing in a dark-colored dress with a belt. Behind her are a couple cars and a brick building. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Agnes Murman sitting at a desk in an office located at 50 Middle St., New Bern, NC. She wears a sweater with a collared blouse while holding a sealed letter in her hand. In the background is an advertisement for True Magazine. Dated…
A photograph of Thelma Zaytoun and Agnes Murman standing in an office located at 50 Middle St., New Bern, NC. Agnes Murman is reading a letter and wearing a dark colored-coat while Thelma Zaytoun looks over her shoulder and reads along. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Thelma Zaytoun sitting at a desk in an office located at 50 Middle St., New Bern, NC. She wears a light-colored sweater and dark-colored skirt with her arm propped against the desk. In front of her is a typewriter and a picture of her…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun and Agnes Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale in New Bern, NC. Ellis Zaytoun stands in front of the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale truck in a long-sleeved shirt and tie with his hands on his…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Agnes Zaytoun, and Isabelle Zaytoun at the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Ellis Zaytoun sits outside reading a magazine and smoking a cigar while Agnes Zaytoun and Isabelle Zaytoun stand at the entrance of the…
A photograph of Bert Salem and Isabelle Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Bert Salem wears a light-colored shirt and shorts while he drinks out of a cup. Behind him stands Isabelle Zaytoun with her hand on his…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun and Isabelle Zaytoun facing the camera as customers look at the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Ellis Zaytoun stands next to the newsstand in a light-colored shirt and dark-colored tie. Across from him, on the other…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun helping two police officers at the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. He holds a newspaper and smokes a cigar at the entrance of the newsstand. Next to him are an unknown woman and a police officer facing the camera.…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun smiling and helping customers at the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. He wears a light-colored shirt and dark-colored tie. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Agnes Zaytoun, and Bert Salem in front of the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Ellis stands to the side while smoking a cigar in a long-sleeved shirt and dark-colored tie. Agnes Zaytoun stands in the entrance of the…
A photograph of Isabelle Zaytoun and Bert Salem in front of the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Isabelle Zaytoun is talking to customers and wearing a light-colored shirt and skirt. Bert Salem is drinking out of a cup and holding a snack as he…
A photograph of Ellis and Isabelle Zaytoun helping customers at the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. Ellis Zaytoun stands to the side smoking a cigar in a white long sleeved shirt with a dark-colored tie. In front of him is Isabelle Zaytoun who…
A photograph of a group of people browsing around the Zaytoun News Stand in New Bern, NC. On the left side is Ellis Zaytoun sharing a newspaper with a woman in a dark-colored dress. He wears a white long-sleeved shirt with a dark-colored tie. Dated…
A photograph of Mr. Knight, the hotel manager, standing next to a car in downtown New Bern, NC. He is facing the car and wearing a formal outfit. Dated 1944.
A photograph of Gwin Blanchard leaving the Zaytoun News Stand. She is turned away from the camera and wears a light-colored blouse with a plaid skirt. Dated 1943.
A photograph of Gwin Blanchard, Tom D., and Connie Lamar at the Zaytoun News Stand. Gwin looks away from the camera at newspapers while wearing a dark-colored knee length coat. Tom D. stands next to her in a black suit, vest, and hat. Connie Lamar…
A photograph of Agnes Zaytoun and an unknown man standing outside with a Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale van behind them. The unknown man wears a formal dark-colored military uniform while Agnes Zaytoun stands next to him wearing a light-colored dress.…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Louise Hamilton, and Elaine Diab standing in the Zaytoun News Stand. Ellis Zaytoun stands behind Louise Hamilton and Elaine Diab as he looks at newspapers. Louise Hamilton wears a dress with a circle pattern while…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Stand holding a newspaper while Agnes Zaytoun and Elaine Diab stand across from him. Agnes Zaytoun wears a light-colored dress with stripes at the bottom as she looks at the camera…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun standing in front of the Zaytoun News Stand holding a newspaper while Agnes Zaytoun and Elaine Diab stand across from him. Agnes Zaytoun wears a light-colored dress with stripes at the bottom as she looks at the camera…
A negative of Ellis Zaytoun, Isabelle Zaytoun, and an unknown man standing in front of the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale. Ellis Zaytoun stands alone in a suit and smokes a cigar. Across from him stands Isabelle Zaytoun in a polka dot dress next to an…
A framed photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Isabelle Zaytoun, and an unknown man standing in front of the Zaytoun News Agency Wholesale. Ellis Zaytoun stands alone in a suit and smokes a cigar. Across from him stands Isabelle Zaytoun in a polka dot dress…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun in a dark-colored suit standing at the counter of his shop on 308 North Queen St. in Kinston, NC. Around him are stacks of dry goods and hanging clothes. This photograph is taped to a black cardboard background. Dated…
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.
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.
Side Mack with his grown children Madeline and Mitchell, posing together behind the counter at their family store, John Mack & Son. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken in the 1960s.
Bahia Mack Weaver, John Mack's youngest child, posing in front of John Mack & Son Store. Bahia served as a buyer and manager of the store through 1939.
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 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…
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.
Six people, five women and one man, standing behind a counter, in two groups of three, in a diner smiling at the camera. Four women wear the same employee uniform. In each group of three, between the women in uniform, stands someone in formal…
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…
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.
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…
