A copy of the Saleeby family crest. The dominant figure in the crest, the cross, stems from the origin of the name "Saleeby/Salibi," which derives from "saleeb," which means "cross" in Arabic. Family history says that the Saleeby/Saliba family was…
Copies of miscellaneous papers from Alice Mokarzel Jaoudi given to Mary Mokarzel. Included is a letter from historian Alixa Naff concerning her recent findings, two religious poems, and a letter for Mary.
A letter from Alice to her father, Salloum Mokarzel, written in Beirut, Greater Syria (modern-day Lebanon). In this letter, dated December 7, 1925, Alice tells her father about the eventful week she had. On Sunday, Alice, her mother, her siblings,…
A letter from Alice to her father Salloum Mokarzel, written in Beirut, Greater Syria (modern-day Lebanon). In this letter, dated January 30, 1926, Alice questions why she hasn't heard from her father in quite some time even though she hasn't failed…
A letter from Salloum to his daughter, Alice Mokarzel, written in New York City. In this letter, dated February 25, 1926, Salloum explains that his letters must have been lost because he is always writing her back. He wants her to know that he will…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He sends his greetings to his mother and sisters. He tells him about his desire to move to Brazil. He describes Brazil as the New Syria where the Syrian community is wealthier and finer than in Colombia. He…
Letter from Georges Saykali to his brother Michel Saykali. He tells him how the Fidayeen organizations with the help of the Syrian Army have occupied large sections of Lebanon and how these organizations are attacking the Lebanese Army sites. He…
A letter to James T. White and Co. from The Moslem World Quarterly. The letter addresses a copy of "The Luzumiyat" being reviewed for their October 1920 issue. Dated August 25, 1920.
A letter to members of the Executive Board from Kamal E. Antone in regards to the 1969 Convention site dated August 26, 1968. The Mid-East Resolution passed by the Executive Board in response to the Six-Day War in Israel-Palestine dated February 3,…
A copy of the Saleeby family crest. The dominant figure in the crest, the cross, stems from the origin of the name "Saleeby/Salibi," which derives from "saleeb," which means "cross" in Arabic. Family history says that the Saleeby/Saliba family was…
