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Domit Family Papers
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<h4>Biographical/Historical Note</h4>
<p>Moussa Domit was born May 24, 1932, in Mazraat al Toufah in Zgharta, Lebanon to Majed Moussa Domit and Jamili Yousef (Khoury) Jreige. His grandparents had spent time in Pennsylvania, and both his father, Majed and his aunt, Margaret Domit (called Aunt Peggy), were born in the United States. In 1953, Moussa immigrated to Columbus, Ohio, to complete his high school education. He then returned to Lebanon where he met Yvette Baini. Yvette was born in French Senegal, West Africa. Her parents returned to Lebanon when she was a child; she attended a French school in Tripoli.</p>
<p>Moussa Domit and Yvette Baini married on February 11, 1960, an the following year moved to Columbus so that Moussa could attend college. Moussa earned a BA in History of Art at Ohio State University in 1962 and an MA in Art History at Southern Connecticut State College in 1967. The became an American citizen the same year. During this period, the couple had four children, Maggie, Majed, Mark, and Matthew.</p>
<p>Domit conducted postgraduate work at Yale University before serving as Associate Director of the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., from 1968 to 1970, and as Curator at the National Gallery of Art from 1970 and 1972. In 1972, Moussa became Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina, a position he held until 1981. In this position, Domit developed the museum's collection, providing exhibit space for international and multicultural artists and historic art pieces. He led the campaign to move the museum away from its original location in downtown Raleigh to a new facility on Blue Ridge Road. In 1981, the Domit family left Raleigh for Memphis, where Moussa took a position as Director of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens before moving to the Appleton Art Museum in Ocala, Florida, in 1986. Towards the end of his life, Domit spent time in Lebanon, where he worked to restore his family’s summer home. Moussa Domit passed away in 2005.</p>
<h4>Scope/Content Note</h4>
<p>The Domit Family Papers contains documents and articles related to Moussa Domit's career in the art field, family photographs, and early letters from Domit's time in Columbus, Ohio. Additionally, the collection contains genealogical information through family trees and an oral history. The collection also includes a diary and an autobiographical narrative written by Maron Domit Barkett, a great-uncle of Moussa Domit.</p>
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Maggie Domit Bennett
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Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
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1905-circa 1986, undated
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<a href="http://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/collections/show/23">Saleh Family Papers</a>
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Processed by Khayrallah Program staff. Collection Guide content contributed by Claire A. Kempa and updated by Allison Hall, 2023 November.
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Lebanese--United States
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English
Arabic
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KC 0022
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Diary of Maron Domit Barkett, 1905-1915
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Lebanese--United States
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Handwritten diary entries of Maron Domit Barkett providing an account of the early years following immigration of to America, arranged chronologically by date. Subjects include the birth of his children, health of his family, and his search for work.
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Maron (Myron) Domit Barkett
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Maggie Domit Bennett
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Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
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1905-1915
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1900s
1910s
Baptisms
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Immigration
Labor
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Syria
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“Please remain out.” Thanking you in advance for your willing compliance in this matter.
I am, Sincerely “The Owner.”
Sailing for Europe. August 18, 1923
Saturday.
After saying farewell to dear old New York we boarded the ‘Orbital’ where we found a lot of
people to see us off. Marie H and Mary Colleran were there and also some of Margaret’s
friends, Genny, Prini and Mary Murphy. Of course there were our relatives and Homsye. I felt
awfully bad as the boat pulled out and I read my boat letters, and besides we didn’t know
anyone on board. In the evening there was a dance in the Social Hall and I danced with Doctor
Edwards + Mr. Stary, but I’m afraid that I didn’t dance well because I could just feel I didn’t. We
went to bed about 11:30 P.M.
August 19, Sunday.
Sunday morning we had services at 10:30, presided over by Captain Parker. There wasn’t much
doing all day but I noticed the Jacksons a lot, for they sat right next to us. In the evening there
was no dancing, just music in the lounge.
August 20, Monday.
In the morning we played sitting in the deck chairs reading, we began to know the people by
sight, but we didn’t talk to them. I was walking around in the afternoon and I met Mr Pierson and
liked him very much. In the evening we had the dance on the Promenade Deck, where I met
Jackson, and I danced with him quite a bit.
August 21, Tuesday.
Having been introduced to the Jakcsons, we went upstairs and played shuffleboard. The
afternoon passed quietly and in the evening, we had the loveliest moonlight dance on the top
deck. I danced a lot with Pierson a lot. Margaret was playing bridge the whole time with Mr. and
Mrs. Brinckman and Dr. Rubenstein.
August 22, Wednesday.
Margaret and I started the habit of getting up at about nine instead of eight and of course we
were pretty late for breakfast. In the morning we all signed up for the athletic club that was
organized and in the afternoon we all had to find our different partners. It was a scream and
pretty soon we found out that we were beginning to know everyone worth while knowing. I found
that Mr. Muller was my partner for shuffleboard, it sure was a coincidence, for ever since I was
on board I had noticed him and wondered what his name was, he sure is wonderful, terribly
nice. Well we played and won and he was so nice, he came over and said “Congratulations
Partner,” as if I had done all the work, (but I really did work hard, because I wanted to win). After
that I played deck-tennis but lost. In the evening there was the dance competition. More fun!
Jackson asked me to be his partner and we went in just for the fun of it. Doctor Edwards and
Miss E. Stanton won the fox-trot prize and (but Starry danced much better) Jack and I were
picked out as well as the Phillipins for the waltz. Out of the two they won. After the dance
�Jackson asked me to come in and get a drink so I went in and Pa saw us!!x! When we went to
bed there was one big row, Pap was furious and gave us heck. He did this and that and didn’t
do that and this, wow, it was awful. But it all cooled down afterwards, (due to Margaret).
August 23, Thursday
We got up late and both of us were as stiff and lazy as could be, but all the same we rushed
straight up to the top deck and played some more. I just can’t write the fun we had up there, it
was just simply wonderful. The whole day passed thus and we had to go down early for the
Masquerade. Mag dressed up as a Japanese girl and got all painted up and I wore Pap’s white
pants, blue shirt, purple tie and brown coat and rim cap. I represented a reglar New York bum.
We all went down to supper dressed up and after there was a big dance on the deck. I don’t
think I ever had such a wonderful time, I danced danced and danced. It was just- I can’t say, but
I danced a lot with Jack, (I liked him lots then) and I danced once with Mr. Muller and with Mr.
Bromley. I hated that wonderful evening to come to and end, but it did, but I’ll never, never forget
it because it was one of the most wonderful evenings I have ever had. Gee!!!!!!
August 24 Friday.
In the morning Mr. Trimbel and Margaret played against Jack and I. It sure was peppy and lots
of people were watching us. I had on my tight silk skirt and gradually it began to rip. I had a
terrible time and I thought it was ripping all the way up when the bugle sounded for lunch. I
looked just like a rag but I wouldn’t stop playing for anything. In the afternoon I played the
shuffleboard finale with Mr. Muller, I wanted to win so so so badly; we played two games, each
winning one and then it started to pour; so we postponed it until Saturday morning. I said to Mr.
Muller, “___ played Punk” and I did to . In the meantime Jackson lost tennis and asked me if I
wouldn’t play with him against the winners. Boy! That’s about all, we had dancing in the evening
down in the social hall.
August 25- Saturday.
All night long I dreamt of that game I wanted to win so badly and when we got up I was
determined that we were going to win. We started about 10 and I never, never worked so hard,
(so did Mr. Muller) but alas! the fates appeared and we lost with an awful score, I felt awful bad
after my high hopes but -. And Mr. Muller said “Awfully savey partner” he’s awful cute, and I like
him loads. After that we had the gymkana which was more fun. We had all sorts of races till
12:30 and then after lunch there was to be a ladies wheelbarrow race. Four of us wore knickers
and went in for it all the men were roaring. Gee ___ we had more fun that day, it was wonderful.
All Mag and I won was the tug of war, but we didn’t care, all we wanted was the fun and we got
it allright. In the evening all the prizes were given out. We got a bar of soap each; after which we
had dancing.
August 26, Sunday.
In the morning we had services at 10:30. In the afternoon Mrs. Jackson took pictures of us on
the upper deck and then, oh boy! Jackson and I had our pictures taken together. They promised
to send us the pictures to ____. I hope they do. Then Jackson took Mag and I down to the
engine room and we had more fun when the lights went off. Anyhow the rest of the day passed
�quickly and in the evening I said good-bye to Pierson and then went in to the lounge and
listened to the music. It was simply marvelous and I could have stayed all night and listened,
only Pop was awful sore and we had one big fight downstairs and I lost my temper. But honestly
I don’t think I’ll ever, ever enjoy myself like I did on this wonderful trip.
August 27- Monday.
We got up late as usual. Mr. Muller, Miss G__ and Mag were collecting for the musicians and in
the morning Mr. Muller asked me to so I did. It was lots of fun. After dinner we found that we had
103 and were all awfully glad. About three o’clock Jackson and I had a stiff game of tennis. Of
course he won. Then he gave me his address and I promised to write to him. In the evening we
neared Cherbourg and it was the most beautiful sight on the deck in the moonlight and we were
all talking about American girls with Jo. S. After that we went down to the Social Hall, where we
sure danced a lot. I danced once with Mr. Muller and I hoped I danced well cause he dances
well, well anyhow that was our last night of dancing together and I sure felt sad. Jackson bet me
that I wouldn’t get up to see the people off at Cherbourg in the morning. Of course I determined I
was going to then. And to make sure that evening we asked Miss Stanton to wake us up before
six.
August 28- Tuesday
Sure enough at quarter of six we woke up naturally and got up. We were out on the deck at 6:15
and found almost all the passengers up. We said good-bye to them all and we sure felt bad, but
anyhow the nicest bunch were left to [sic]Southhampton. The morning passed pretty quickly and
we came in sight of [sic]Southhampton all too quickly. I felt so bad I just hated, hated to see all
of them go, it was terrible _______________off the gangplank, one by one we said goodbye to
them and finally Mullers, Bromleys and Jacksons came. My heart just naturally sank and we
shook hands with them all. Oh how I hated to see them go, the people whom we had come to
care for so much. They were gone but before they got entirely out of view Jackson waved back
several times to me. New people got on board but I didn’t like them much. In the evening we
dragged them all down to the Social Hall.
August 29- Wednesday.
We spent the morning packing up and in the afternoon we played tennis with Austin Ross and
Jo. S. and had a fine game; we also played with Pini’s cousin, quite nice fellow. But oh! how I
missed those other people. In the evening again we danced and had a pretty good time.
August 30- Thursday
We had to get up awful early in the morning for we had already reached Hamburg. All was
hustle and rush and finally at nine o’clock we got off the dear old Orbita and went on a tender to
the city. We said goodbye to the old boat and went. Gee I love that boat and all it held. We
stopped at the Esplanade Hotel. The people wear the funniest clothes, suits that come in tight at
the waist etc. I don’t think I saw one stylish dress. In the afternoon we went around Hamburg for
a couple of hours and tried to find a nice dress for Margaret but they are as dumb as the people.
No style whatsoever. Jo. S. came about six and said goodbye to us. The last passenger from
the Orbita was now gone. But we’re going to see him again in Wiesbaden. For supper we went
�to a small cafe; it was awfully interesting and for the life of her the waitress couldn’t understand
what I wanted when I asked for a bill. She brought me out a postal-card. We took a walk after
supper and then went to bed.
August 31- Friday.
We spent most of the morning buying our tickets to Berlin and we left on the 12:15 train. They
have the funniest little coaches and at certain hour, lunch was served to the different people. But
they had awfully good food for a train. We got in Berlin about six and Pop found that he left his
pocketbook, more excitement, and you should have seen the expression on his face when he
found out he lost it. We landed at the Esplanade, a beautiful hotel and enjoyed a fine supper.
We walked around a little, but all the stores closed early on account of scarcity of light etc. and
the streets are very dark. The people didn’t dress much better than they did in Hamburg.
September 1- Saturday.
All morning we spent looking at all the large stores, but there isn’t good service or anything
there and they have no stylish dresses at all. Until 4 o’clock we walked around and then had
tea. In one stall we saw the most wonderful evening dresses, from Paris and Vienna but the
price was wonderful too. They sure had some meals in our hotel, scrumptious. After supper we
took a walk “Unter den Linden,” an archway and street. In Germany they certainly have large
buildings and they are all very artistically finished off, very pretty. A German told us that the
Germans instead of paying their war debt spent all their money in buildings etc; as the French
could not find any money in the Treasury.
September 2-Sunday.
In the morning we went to Church, after opposition, and Church is one circle the shape of a
dome, but very artistic and antique. In the afternoon we went in a bus to Potsdam where we saw
the Kaiser’s summer palace. No words could describe its beauty. The ceilings are all designed
by hand and the walls are all silk. It is simply magnificent. There are 240 rooms and 720
windows. The grounds are quite nice, nothing extra. It was Frederick the Great’s palace in the
beginning. We returned partly by boat and the trip was lovely; from the harbor we got to Berlin
by the same bus. We had supper about ten o’clock and went to bed about twelve. One of the
most interesting sightseeing days we’ve had.
September 3- Monday.
Labor Day in America; but nothing to us in Europe. Dear old America. With a waiter from the
Esplanade as our guide, we drove around Berlin and went to see the Kaiser’s palace. It certainly
was one of the most interesting places I have ever seen. The second floor was filled with
antique things. We then went to Armoury, which was filled with guns which were used in the
floor. I could have stayed there three more hours but we had to catch the two o’clock train to
Frankfurt. Those two palaces certainly were interesting. The journey to Frankfurt was terrible,
from two o’clock to eleven and we had to stay in the same coach, there was no passageway to
walk up and down. We were dead tired when we reached Hotel Carlton at 12 o;clock.
(10,000,000, M).
�September 4- Tuesday.
Tuesday morning we passed looking around Frankfurt and writing cards. At 4 o’clock we left
Frankfurt in a taxi and crossed over into French possession, the place was Greisham
[Gersheim]. From there we took the train to Weisbaden and Pop and I were in one coach while
Margaret, Mother and Lenny were in another. There was the funniest German Jew on the train
who insisted that no one smoke in the car. There was a big fight between a French fellow and
him. We reached Wiesbaden at 9 P.M and stayed at Hotel Punze Nicholas that night. In the
evening we walked around Wiesbaden and it looked terribly to Mag and I. (12,000,000).
September 5- Wednesday.
In the morning we looked for the Greek fellow that told Pop he could live on nine cents a day.
We climbed some hill and met him and his wife, she is a Belgian and very sweet. (Mrs.
Begerino). In the afternoon we met her and her nephew John and looked for a hotel near the
baths. We found Hotel _____ Ross and it is very nice. In the evening we went for a walk and
stopped at the Kurhaus where there are concerts, ballett playing and ____. We watched the
ballette for quite a while and I found it awfully interesting, Gee I’d love to go to Monte Carlo and
see all the gambling. We came home then and went to bed but alas! Margaret expectorated
rather violently and poor us didn’t get to sleep until late. (15M).
September 6- Thursday
The morning passed uneventfully and we met John and his aunt, a very nice girl, just had an
operation for [sic]ependicitis. We had lunch at the Carlton together and in the afternoon we
stayed in and wrote letters. John came with us to supper. We went to a new place where they
played awfully pretty music. They played Margie, Gee it was good to hear some of our dear old
jazz again. We went to the Kerhaus, with Mother and Lenny also and had a nice time. We went
to bed a little after eleven. (27,000,000).
September 7- Friday.
We just walked around and looked at the stores in the morning. In the afternoon we got some
money and at 3:30 we went with John and played tennis. We had a fine game and returned
about 7 o’clock. We again went to the restaurant with the music (I’ll find out the name tomorrow)
and they played, “Margie,” “Daidanella” and some other American piece. Of course we clapped
lots. After supper we met John, his brother George and their uncle at the Kurhaus and watched
them play Baulette for a while. Then we went in the Bar mind you and had lemonade. Some
class. Went to bed about 12:30. (50,000,000).
September 8. Saturday.
In the morning we went around to the Post Office and what do you think I found a letter from
Jack there mailed the day after he got off the boat. We met a lot of the Greek family and in the
afternoon about five o’clock we went to their house for tea. We had a swell time and after tea we
played Roulette, like they do in Monte Carlo. Swell fun. I’d love to buy one when we go back to
New York. We had supper about 7:30 and then went to the Kurhaus. Went to bed about 12
o’clock (42,000,000).
�September 9- Sunday.
In the morning we went to a church we thought was Catholic, but found out that it was just a
German Church. It was terrible sitting there for 1 hour and a quarter and listening to German all
the time. In the afternoon we all went for a drive in two autos to neighboring towns and we
stopped at Schlagenbar and had tea. Then we drove back and found that the country around
here is terribly pretty. At six o’clock George, John, Artemis, Mag and I went rowing on the lake
and we had a real nice time. After supper we went to the Kurhaus (as usual).
September 10- Monday.
In the morning the greatest event of the year took place. Margaret cut her hair. Imagine: she
bobbed it. I was with her at the hairdresser and it was terrible watching her hair cut off but I was
awful glad she was having it cut and it certainly looks awfully cute. It is all nice and curly. In the
afternoon George, John, Mag and I played tennis and had a fine game. We got home about
7:15 and got __. I hope the storm will pass off. In the evening we went to the Kurhaus and met
the little uncle. We landed in bed about our usual hour 12. (about 65,000,000).
September 11-1923
In the morning we all walked around town and didn’t do anything worth while. After lunch
Margaret and I went and played tennis on top of the hill and had a fine game. Coming home we
met a poor little kid that had gotten an awful biff on the ___. And her little brother was there
trying to comfort her. We got home about 6 and went to supper at seven. We finished very late
and just went to the Kurhaus for a few minutes. When we came back who should breeze in but
John to bring us some butter, for there is such a shortage that we haven’t been getting any. He
also told us that George was leaving tomorrow for Vienna. I feel terrible when I think that now
the Academy is opening, and here we are, far away. How I love my dear old school, more than
words or writing can tell. I envy those lucky kids who are just starting their course there. Dear
old, M.S.V. Margaret’s hair looks darling, I love it cut. (72,000,000).
September 12, 1923
In the morning Papa and I went all around looking for coffee but we couldn’t find any. We spent
the rest of the morning washing and after dinner we walked around “the old [sic]Curiousity
Shops” and then John came over and we went and had afternoon tea at a small cafe. Awfully
cute place. We went to supper at a different place but didn’t like it at all. Tonight was lovely at
the Kurhaus. It was all illuminated and they had sprays of water of different colors and fireworks.
It was all awfully pretty. We got home a little after ten o’clock (107M)
September 13-1923
Mother and I went in the morning to buy some fruit. After breakfast Pop burst out the news to us
that he wanted to stay here longer renting a house here and remaining here for a month or so.
Gee whiz, if we have to stay here much longer I’ll die. It’s the worst hole. But we’ll do the best
for Pop’s sake. Anyhow if we have a house we can make cakes, pies and fudge. They haven’t
any desert here much and I’m dying for something real good and sweet. Yum yum. We had
dinner at a Russian restaurant and the meal was fine. In the afternoon Mag, John and I played
�tennis and Artemis was there watching us. We got home about 6:30 and went to supper. We
then went to the Kurhaus watched a game of chess (with private instructions on the way home)
and then marched home. I have been reading some of the venerable Mr. Poe’s stories. Talk
about spooky! (115,000,000)
September 14- Friday
Got up as usual and went to bed for a change.
September 15- Saturday
After breakfast Mag and I went to the Market. After that the whole family went to the doctors and
after we went to lunch. Pop had about 10 appointments from two to four and was almost crazy
rushing around. They went all around looking for houses. I guess, if the weather doesn’t get
cloudy. Pop will either buy or rent a house here. After supper we all marched to the Kurhaus
where they had some cute dancer, they were really nice and I enjoyed myself lots. Then we
came home, did a little wash and then went to bed. I forgot I wrote to Sisters Isabel and Ursula
today.
September 16-Sunday
In the morning we all went to church, and after that the rest of the family, not me, (I’m the strong
__ zink) went to the Doctor’s, where Margaret got swell news, he said she wasn’t sick at all. We
had dinner and then went to Afgherino’s for tea and had a real nice visit. We then came home
had supper and went to the Kurhaus. That’s all, but today I got another letter from Jo
Shlessinger.
September 17- Monday.
Nothing unusual happened at all this morning except that I went around for about an hour
looking for some butter. We had lunch at the Cafe Berliner and after we hung around doing
nothing. We had supper at the Russian Restaurant and then went to the dear old Kurhaus, and
then came back to our beds. The best place. (140,000,000 M.).
September 18- Tuesday.
Just think, a month since we left New York! And all the kids are in College now. The morning
passed as usual and we had dinner at the Russian Restaurant. Um, good stuff! We had a little
tiff with a waiter there. In the afternoon Margaret and I went up and played tennis and had a fine
game. Came home and had a cute little supper here at Weissen Ross. Then we went to the
Kurhaus and got to bed a little late. The best news of the year. Pop isn’t going to stay here,
we’re going on to Vienna or some other place in a few days. Oh cats! (250,000,000).
September 19- Wednesday.
First thing Mag and I went to the market to buy some fruit. After breakfast we sauntered along
the main Boulevard and then made an appointment with the dentist. In the afternoon, Artemis,
John, Mag and I went to the movies or cinema as they call them here and saw Sodom and
Gomorrha. It was real good, exciting. It was so funny cause John had to read the German,
translate it and tell it to Artemis in Greek, and she told us in English. We had a nice time. They
�came with us to supper and then we went to the Kurhaus. A little tiff today though, but I guess
will blow over. Expect to leave here in a few days for Belgium and Holland So glad.
(215,000,000).
September 20, 1923 Thursday.
Got up of course, and went to the market. After breakfast I wrote letters and then went to the
dentist, an American fellow and very nice. After dinner we hung around and then went out
shopping. Had a bath and then had supper and then went to the Kurhaus and then came home
and then went to bed. (220,000,000)
September 21, 1923. Friday
We did get up for a change and found it was just teeming outside. After breakfast Pop and I
went around looking for roulettes and chess, and then went with Margaret to buy some writing
paper. Today the marks fell way down. After dinner we dressed and went to Mrs. Sapharidice’s
house for tea. It is a lovely villa and a Baron owns it. We had a lovely afternoon, dancing and
playing the piano. Mother and Pop left early but we stayed until 7:30. We didn’t need any supper
so we went to the Kurhaus where I listened to one piece of music and then went and played my
first game of chess. We hopped in bed about 11:30. (140,000,000)
September 22, 1923 Saturday
Before breakfast Mag and I went to the market; after Pop and I went around looking for coffee.
The streets here are so narrow and crooked that its awfully hard to find the same store twice. I
came home, wrote a letter and then we all went to the post office. We had dinner at the Taunus
Restaurant and after Pop and I went around shopping for supper. He bought chess and intends
to buy us a nice roulette on Monday. Lenny got lost in the Kurhaus and came home all by
himself. We had a cute little supper in our bedroom and after we went to see dancing at the
Kurhaus. It was quite nice. (230,000,000 marks)
September 23, 1923 Sunday.
We went to the 9:30 Mass (French Officers Mass) and after that I went up to Mrs. Avgherino’s to
learn the new knitting stitch, real cozy up there. After lunch we hung around here and at 4:30 we
went to the Kurhaus to have tea with Avgherinos and Mrs. Sapherdis (and family). We found the
Kurhaus closed to outsiders as there was a big meeting going on to decide whether Wiesbaden
should be united to the Fatherland or be a separate Republic. The mob was yelling through the
streets, I thought sure a Revolution was coming. We had tea with the __ and then came home.
After supper we played chess in the Kurhaus
September 24, Monday
All morning Papa and I walked around the town, looking for change mostly! After dinner
Marguerite came over to the house and stayed until we went up to Avgherinos for tea. We
arrived there about 5 o’clock and had a lovely tea. We were invited to Mrs. Ashanidi’s house for
a concert in the evening but for various complicated reasons we didn’t. Don’t like John anymore!
We went to the Cafe Berliner for a light meal and they sure soaked us heavy. We just took a
little walk after supper and we didn’t go to the Kurhaus (185 M)
�September 25, Tuesday.
We arised as usual and had fishy butter for breakfast (Payed 30 million for ¼ of a lb.) Spent the
morning running around town and after lunch we came home and had company (John). Then
Margaret and I went shopping and after that I did the exciting thing of taking a bath. We had
supper in the ‘Taunus’ as usual and afterwards we went to the Kurhaus where we met that
funny gink, the little uncle and John. What a couple! We then came home and __ couched.
(144,000,000).
Wednesday, September 26.
We passed the morning packing. No more Wiesbaden, Hurrah! We had dinner at the Russian
Restaurant and the old waiter was terribly fresh he brought all the dishes cold. At five o’clock we
had Avgherinos to tea in the hotel, and then said good bye to them. We had supper at the
Taunus Restaurant. It seems funny that we are leaving here at last. I’m awfully glad! Its too darn
quiet! We went to the Kurhaus and said goodbye to it. Then John came and brought us some
sweets. Last night in Weisbaden! Yeh __ (140)
September 27, Thursday
We got up terribly early, at six o’clock! We went by taxi to Biebrach where we left on the boat at
8 A.M. The trip up the Rhine River was lovely, the scenery was certainly beautiful. At one of the
stops about 150 kids got on and the noise they made. They were poor children whom farmers
had kept at their farms during the summer and who were returning home to their people. We
landed at Cologne at 6 PM and secured rooms at Hotel Dom; (lovely rooms). After supper Pop,
Mag and I took a walk around the city. I like it real well. Swell after Wiesbader. (180M.)
September 28 Friday (___ Day)
In the morning we saw a lovely Catholic Cathedral. The outside work is wonderful. There are
5000 spirals and the two large towers are 520 feet high. The inside is 160ft high. It was built in
1249 and completed in 2880. That was the most interesting thing in Cologne. At 12:30 P.M we
left __ and came on to Brussels. We had an awful lot of trouble with our trunks and stuff but we
got here alright at 8 o’clock. We are stopping at the Cosmopolite Hotel! After supper we went
out for a walk and found Brussels to be an awfully cute town. Magnificent after Germany! (200
M)
September 29- Saturday.
We got up pretty early and found out that our trunks had been left behind at one of the stations
so Papa and Mother had to take a taxi and drive there and get them. Some red tape they had to
go thru. After breakfast Mag and I took a walk around. It sure is a cute town, and they have the
loveliest candies! We bought a lot believe me! After dinner we took the loveliest trip to Waterloo!
It was magnificent, to think we were right there where Napoleon was, right on the ground! We
saw Hougumaut’s farm house where the English were stationed and also the fortifying wall with
bullet holes through it and a well, where they threw down the dead bodies of the soldiers ___
Napoleon, gee I feel sorry for him he was defeated so bad and all because of an old muddy
road. We also saw a very high mound (230 steps up) built by 300 girls in 8 yrs to the memory of
�the Prince of Orange who fell there. We climbed all the way up it __on the top is a huge lion with
its head turned towards France, asking it when it will come back again. We got home about six,
had supper and then took a walk around, but I’ll never, never forget Waterloo. (18 ½ B.F. __).
September 30 - Sunday.
We arised early and went to 8 A.M. Mass in an awfully cute little church. Instead of pews and
benches they had chairs and we had to kneel in the seat of the chairs, and when it came time to
sit down we had to turn our chairs around. Funny business. At 10 A.M. we took a train to
Antwerp where we saw the Museum of Art before dinner. It was quite large and had a number of
good paintings, but I think some of the sculptoring work was the best. The best paintings were
by Rubens and Van Dyke. After dinner we went to the zoological Gardens (Zoo) where we spent
the whole afternoon. The zoo was very compact and nice and clean. There weren’t many lions
because they were all shot during the war, for fear they would get loose and kill the people. We
got back to Brussels at 7:30. After supper we took a walk around the principal street and even
though it was Sunday lots of stores were open. Gee they have swell sweets here; candies and
pastries! We had some ice cream downstairs in the Hotel and then went to bed. Cats Brussels is
a real cute city. I sure do like it.
October 1, Monday.
We got up pretty early and spent the morning planning tours, ect. In the afternoon at two o’clock
we went on a tour around Brussels. We saw an old Cathedral built around 1050 and completed
in 1449. It is very pretty inside and the pulpit is made out of carved wood. I think the stained
glass windows were the prettiest part of it. On the tour we met an Albany girl from Smith’s
College, Maribell Risley, real nice, like her lots, so I stayed in the seat with her the rest of the trip
and we talked the whole time. We saw Weirtz’s Museum, a terribly weird man he must have
been judging from his paintings. Then we saw the Parliament House and also the barracks and
the place where Edith Calwell was shot. There were quite a few soldiers in the barracks and
they were drilling as we left. Then we saw the Palace of Justice and the Square where all
different houses representing different trades are. We got back about five o’clock and found out
that the Belgian had even the big Balloon Race and the streets were crowded with people. After
supper Marybell and her mother came here and Mag and I went for a walk with them and we
sure had a fine time.
October 2, 1923 Tuesday
The whole morning we spent walking around the town shopping etc. We had lunch quite late but
gee they have swell meals here. Tasty, and their pastry sure is good. We were at lunch when
Marybell came in and in the afternoon she, her mother, Mag and I went to a Panaramo of the
Battle of Ypres. Pretty good. Then we had tea __ (it was coffee though). We sure had a real nice
time. Got home about 6:30. After supper we went for a short walk and then came home to pack.
Cats! Good-bye Belgium for now.
October 3, Wednesday.
I must write a tiny bit about our experience last night. Mag went out to the 2 and on her. No I’ve
changed my mind I’m not going to write it I’m just going to remember it was “One Exciting
�Night.” We got up around nine had breakfast and then started packing. At 11 Marybell and her
mother came over, “I like M.B a lot.” We had to say goodbye to them soon and I really hope we’ll
see them again in Paris. We had to rush our dinner and then caught the 1:50 train to Holland.
The trains are much nicer in these countries. We passed the frontier and found that Holland is a
real cute place. Just like the pictures, in the country. They have lots of windmills around the
farms and we saw little kids running around with wooden shoes. We stopped at the Central
Hotel and after supper we went out for a walk. Clothes are real cheap here. We got to bed
around 12 P.M. Food here is very good and they are very generous with it. Nearly everyone
speaks English as it is taught in all their schools and they must know four languages when
graduating from High School.
October 4. Thursday.
We got up and had a fine breakfast. At 10:30 we went in a taxi with a guide to:
The Prison Gate (closed)
Palace in the Woods.
The Peace Palace (cost 30,000,000, 6 years)
The Museum of Art.
The Queens Palace in the City.
The Palace in the woods is lived in by Queen during the summer months. It is lovely and the
prettiest room of all is the Chinese rooms. The walls are embroidered, the chairs are of that
lovely China silk embroidered also, and in every nook or corner is a gracefully carved piece of
furniture. There is a Japanese room also but their work has not the daintiness that the Chinese
has but nevertheless it is very pretty. There was also one room full of paintings of the Queen
and Prince etc, and the pictures in the dome were all reflected in a glass covered table. Then
we went to the Peace Palace. I could not describe its beauty. The entrance hall is all of marble,
beautifully cut. There is a large conference room with stained glass. All the ceilings are of
carved wood, stone, or porcelain stuff, of very delicate shades and lovely designs. The following
nations gave the following things. Holland made up any __ material given
America--white oak; England-stained windows
Spain-12 silver inkwells; France- “ and paintings
China- Vases with designs
Russia - A Marble vase weighing 3 ½ tons
Turkey- Rugs
Brazil- Rose wood
Italy- Marble
Norway and Sweden- Staircase.
Germany-Entrance Gates
GreeceAustriaIt is the most beautiful thing. Then we saw the Museum where there were many paintings of
Rembrant’s, Van Dyke and Rubens, all notable painters of the 16th and 17th Centuries. In the
afternoon we went to Schiveningen where we saw the women with white caps and wooden
shoes, they looked so odd. There was a terrible blizzard and we had lots of fun on the lands.
�That little town was an ideal representation of pictures of Holland. At night they played
_____________all mama everynight”.
October 5 Friday.
We were woken up by a funny rising bell. We had breakfast and caught the 9:03 train to
Amsterdam. We started sightseeing at once and first went to a diamond cutting factory. We saw
them 1st sawing the diamonds, then cutting then polishing them. A brilliant always has 58 sides
and is round on top and pointed underneath. Then we went to a Synogogue built in the same
style as Solomon’s Temple. It is lit up only by candles and men must wear one shawl at the
services. The women sit up in the gallery and the men downstairs. Then we saw a Museum of
Art where there were many pictures of Rembrandt, including “The Night Watch.” Potter is the
greatest animal painter. Maes draws hands wonderfully. After we had dinner and then visited the
palace of the Queen, built in 1660 and was a town hall until 1808 when it was changed to a
royal palace. All the walls and ceilings are of marble and with all kinds of engraving and
sculptoring. The prettiest room of all was a Marble Hall, it was huge and the walls and ceilings
were finely decorated. We then went to the Queen’s church. It wasn’t very much except that the
tomb of Michiel Adriaan’z de Ruyter was there. He was a great Dutch naval hero and continually
fought against the English. We walked down the busiest street there Kalver Straat, where all the
important stores are. Amsterdam is just full of bicycles, you can hardly walk along the streets
they just whiz by you. There are canals along many of the streets and all in all there are 350
bridge in the city. At 7:17 we left Amsterdam and it took us until 12:30 to reach Brussels. We
stopped at The Hague, Rotterdam, Antwerp and then Brussels. We came back to our same old
hotel but had different rooms. We didn’t get to sleep till after one and we sure were tired.
October 6. Saturday
We got up real late and spent the morning arranging our wonderful trip to Paris. After lunch we
went shopping and then had supper. We all packed up and are ready to leave in the morning.
October 7. Sunday.
We got up too late for Mass! At 9 A.M. ___ machine came to the Hotel and we all got in and
sailed off. I said goodbye to Brussels cause I really like it a lot. We motored along, the air was
crisp and fresh and the beautiful scenery made us feel swell! The old chug-chug is a Benz but
goes fine. The first town we came to was Namur where the Germans had come occupied the
market place, the center of the town and had remained there until the French from a
neighboring hill had fired down on them and made them retreat. The next important town was
Denant where we stopped and had lunch. On the outskirts of the town were two walls where
people had been shot. Against one wall there were quite a number of people from the village
who were placed against the wall and shot down by the Germans. Then against the other wall
was placed one family and for no reason whatsoever the people we shot and a little baby 2
months old was shot in its mother's arms. The German’s cruelty was terrible. Then we came to
Bouillon where we saw some ruins then to Voreche and then to the Lamais River where all the
bridges had been blown up but are now rebuilt. At the Belgian frontier line they didn’t say a word
to us and we went through Avionne and Sedan the latter where Napoleon III surrounded. Both
these towns are under the joint occupation of Belgians and French. At the French frontier line
�they looked through our luggage a little bit but then let us go. We then came to Bazeilles the
place where the last cartridge or Les dernieres cartoaches were fired in the war of 1870. Last
but not least we came to Mauzon where the last shot of the World War was fired on November
11, 1918. We stood on the exact spot where the fifth and second corps of American soldiers
stood on that memorable day. Below us were the vast plains where the English and French
were advancing, and in the war the German’s had been retreating and retreating. The fifth corps
erected the small monument in the honor of their men and in the rock they had guns, helmets
and different kinds of ___ from the hill where the Americans were standing there is a wonderful
opportunity of firing down on the enemy below they certainly had the most advantageous
ground. We then came on to the Verdun but on the way we passed countless ruins of houses
and in one place the people could not afford to build their homes up again so they had to build
wooden shacks until the Government gives them more money. At last at about 6:30 we reached
Verdun while we stopped at the Nouvel Hotel. We had cute rooms. Verdun is terribly knocked
down, on every street there are wrecked houses for from 1916 through 1918 the Germans kept
hammering on this poor town.
October 8- Monday.
We got very early and went around Verdun. Everything almost is destroyed there. From there
we went to St. Michiel and on the way we passed several villages all ruined to the ground. It is
simply terrible. Among the villages were Belleray, Fort of Dugner, Fort of L’estrecauret, Mount
Havion. All along the Americans had fought and at Saint Michiel only the Americans drove back
the Germans. The town is terrible, everyone looks so poor and there is hardly a house
untouched. From St. Michiel back to Verdun we took another route and passed by the field
where the Americans first started to fight. So we saw the first and last places where our boys
fought. We then went to the well known Fort de Vaux situated near Verdun. A French soldier
took us inside the Fort. It is way underneath and had to go through by means of a lamp.
Everything is black and damp. We saw the General’s headquarters, a tiny room with a small __,
damp too. But the soldiers headquarters were terrible. There are three beds high and there is
just a spring in each. I don’t know how those poor fellows lived in such a place. Then we saw
the General’s office where we surrendered the Fort. His name was General Rendall and when
the Germans attacked the Fort, he wouldn’t surrender it but made his men retreat and kept a
few men with him refusing to give it up. He was wounded and taken prisoner by the Germans
but for his bravery he was returned to the Allies by the Germans but was forced to remain in ___
and not to return to France. Then we in a French dugout, way down and found it a mass of wins
but one could see how the fighting was carried on. Then we went on to the Ossuary, given by
the U.S. for the burial of unknown soldiers. It is a small chapel with all coffins on either side,
which are filled with the bones of brave soldiers who died, but who were unable to be identified.
They collected bones from all the battlefields and placed them all in coffins! It was the saddest
thing I have seen. Those poor soldiers not even given a burial, where their identity would be
known. They are collecting money to build a large monument and four chapels to them.
Catholic, Jewish, Protestant and Musselman. From there we went to the Bayonet Monument
built by Americans to the honour of the French soldiers who died there. On the very spot the
French were ready with bayonets in hand to charge the Germans, when a German bomb struck
the trench and it fell through and everyone of the soldiers were buried alive bayonet in hand and
�you can see the bayonet points still sticking up above the ground just as they were before the
earth gave way. The soldiers still stand beneath the ground ready to charge. We saw Dead
Man’s Hill in the distance and then we passed thru many small villages, entirely destroyed, until
we reached Montfaucon where we stopped for dinner. It is or was a small village, but now it is
so destroyed that the French Government is keeping it as a war memorial. Everything is shot,
not one house was left safe. The little tavern we stopped at was the only inhabitable house
there. It was a regular tavern, with wooden tables and benches and a wood stove and all around
were these peasants drinking, typical peasants it was a wonderful picture of a real tavern, you
read of in books. We had a real cute meal with some peppy music. Right opposite the tavern
was the crown Prince’s observatory. From the house they had a wonderful view of all the
surrounding country. In front of the house there was a very deep dugout where the Crown
Prince hid when the Americans attacked the house in 1918. The house was entirely destroyed
by the Americans but the Crown Prince (lazy bug) escaped. The French Govt is waiting for
payment from the Germans but as it is not forthcoming they must try and pay the people, whose
homes were entirely destroyed, money enough to rebuild their dwellings. Those poor people.
Then we went to Romagne near which is our dear American Cemetery. There are 23,000 of our
boys resting there beneath white crosses, but above them shines gloriously the American flag
for which they fought. They were previously 27,000 graved but 4,000 bodies have been sent
home. In front of the Cemetery a huge monument is being built in their honour. But nothing
could be too good for them. We passed the village of Narennes where at the outbreak of the
French Revolution in 1789 Louis XVI while fleeing from France was caught. A wheel broke off
his carriage and while trying to have it fixed, he was caught up to by the Revolutionists. Then he
was taken back to France and beheaded. We drove to the Aigonne Forest where the Prince of
Bavaria had headquarters. He had a house right in the woods trenches and dugouts everything
for his old safety. From there we went to Rheims and passed about 50 French cemeteries. The
poor French! They sure lost enough boys. Then we saw both French and German dugouts the
Germans’ are made of concrete and the French of logs and there were also fields of collected
[sic]bobbed wire and many battlefields with entanglements of it in every size and form. We had
a flat tire outside of Rheims and didn’t get in till 8:30. We stopped at the Hotel D Leon d’or.
Rheims is really the most destroyed city of all in France.
October 9- Tuesday.
After an early breakfast we went right to the Cathedral where we found a once beautiful
cathedral almost in ruins. The front and left hand side was fired on the most and all the statues
outside are breaking to pieces. There are no windows at all left in the building and it presents a
very dilapidated aspect to the gazer. At the left they have one wing cut off as a separate chapel
for temporary use and big the interior of it one can see what the rest of the Cathedral must have
been like. Not one house in Rheims was untouched by bombs. Then we passed thru
Chambregy, Ville en Tardenois, Romigny Villers’ Ageas and after a while came to Colonges
(where we almost went down a ditch) where the Tomb of Quentin Roosevelt is. They have a
small monument in the (town) spot where he fell wounded in an aerial fight and nearby they
have his grave. (Born 1897 died 1818). In the village they had a fountain erected to his memory
and on it were engraved these words; “Only those are fit to live, who are not afraid to die.” True
saying allright I’m not afraid. Then we passed thru a lot of other villages and reached the Valley
�of the Marne where fierce fighting had been done. The whole time we were driving we had been
passing French cemeteries, a few German, one English and one Italian. We came to Chateau
Thierry where the Americans fought so bravely and defeated the Germans. We stopped there
for lunch and then we started on again. At Meaux we saw the furthest advance the Germans __
made to Paris during the War. The place is marked by a hill and is 45 kilometers or 27 miles
from Paris. Pretty near! During that time Paris was being defended by General Gabbiarde who
is called the “lover of Paris,” but he died in 1917 before the war ended. We passed thru Clay,
Ville de Parissis, Sivry Bondy, Pontin and then reached the gates of wonderful Paris. We
stopped at Hotel Osburn and had fine rooms. Paris is wonderful. The streets are crowded! The
traffic is terrible! Everything is lively! The stores are swell and everything is just spiffy!
October 10. Wednesday.
In the morning we walked around making plans for the afternoon. We had lunch and then went
through the big stores. They have the most wonderful clothes here. Style is swell. They are just
like New York, crowded and busy; they even have escalators. I got the cutest new tam. Real
cute only 24 francs. The __ after my walks around first through “Le Laure and then through, “Au
Printimps” Le Lauore is the nicest. Then came home, had supper and spent the evening walking
around and beginning to take an interest in shows. Thank Goodness!
October 11. Thursday.
At ten o’clock we left home on a Mayflower trip to Versilles. First we saw the Concord Place
where all the people about 2,700 we guillotined during the French Revolution. Then from the
Concord to the Arc of Triomphe is a road called the Champs Elysees. The “Arc of Triomphe”
was built by Napoleon and at present the body of the unknown soldier lies beneath. From the
Arc of Triomphe on the street has a different name. The first place we stopped at was the
Malmaison __ Napoleon Bonaparte and Josephine lived together. She had one daughter and
one son by her first husband but by Napoleon none. (That was the reason he divorced her). We
the place was very plain inside but wonderful. Napoleon, that master of the world in that house.
Everywhere I went I felt funny. We went through rooms where his armour, hat, swords, hair,
medals, chair at St. Helena and bed there were. We saw Hartinne’s room and clothes and also
Josephine’s. We saw the bed where she died in on May 29, 1814. Then we saw the music
room, dining room and library of them. And I think the best was a picture of Napoleon dead and
the original mask of his face. So then now and so pale. Gee I feel awful sorry for him. He was a
wonderful general. I like him lots. And we saw gifts presented to him by different nations and
people. Poor Josephine he divorced her (awful pretty) in 1809 and she died before his fall. From
there we went on to Versailles where we first had dinner, then we went to the Petit Luanon
renovated by Louis XV for one of his ladies and it was the place which Louis XVI fixed over for
Marie Antoinette when she wished to escape the bustle of court life. It is rather plain but very
pretty. Saw a picture of the little Dauphin. Then we saw the woods around and the farm houses
where Marie Antoinette used to invite her friends. Then we saw the stables near there where
there were the large chariots in which Napoleon was married both times and Charles X made
King etc. We then saw the ______ which was very pretty inside, the marble colouring is
wonderful in France. Then we went to Versailles. It was built by Louis XIV and fixed up a great
deal by Louis XV. The rooms are swell. There is beautiful marble in each one, paintings on the
�tops of the rooms and beautiful tapestries. I have never seen such a wonderful room as the
chapel there. Then we saw the room and table on which the Peace Treaty was signed. We also
saw magnificent bedrooms of Louis XIV and XV and of Marie Antoinette. No wonder the empire
was broke. __ was a conceited ____. All over is a sun dial (his sign) and in every room there is
a picture of him in victory. We saw the room Louis XIV died in and in that same room, at the time
of the Revolution Marie Antoinette with the Dauphin stepped out on the little verandah and tried
to plead with the mob but they would not listen to her.
Louis XIV-1643-1715 Marie Therese of Austria. Marie ___ of Poland
Louis XV
Louis XVI. -1792. Marie Antoinette.
Then we came home and had supper after which we walked around dear old Paris for a time.
October 12- Friday.
Got up about nine and a little after ten we started out shopping. We went to “Le Louvre,” the
best store in Paris and looked around for dresses. Margaret got a catsy evening dress and blue
one. Ma got a henna and blue one and I, a tan and crimson one. They are all swell! After dinner
we walked around some more shopping and then after supper we went to a swell show. It was a
vaudeville and it was the funniest thing. There were 17 acts and each one was fine. We got
home pretty late and didn’t get in bed till 2.
October 13, Saturday.
First thing at 10 o’clock we took a cadillac and went sight seeing. Some class! First we went
through Place de la Concord, where all the victims of the Revolution were beheaded. Then we
drove up Les Champs Elysees and went around the American residential district here. It is very
pretty. They have a monument of Washington and Lafayette there and a little further down they
have a monument of Washington, donated by American women here. Then we went to the
Tiocadero built in 1879 for the exposition. It is now being used as a theater. From there we went
to the Eiffel Tower which is 953 feet [sic]hight. A lift takes you up to the first floor then you have
to change at the second and then take a different one to the top. Everything is closed in on top.
The scenery (although I didn’t look down from the top) is swell. Everything in Paris is very well
laid out. It was fine up there. Then we came down, it took us an hour and a half and went to
have dinner. After we went to Napoleon’s tomb or Les Invalides but found it closed. I was awful
sorry cause I’d really like to see it. We walked around and looked around Les Invalides where
there are a lot of German guns, pill boxes and a tank, and ___. Napoleon was brought back to
France in 1840 to be buried. Then we went to Le Louvre and Palace of the Tuilevies where we
saw beautiful paintings and chisseled statues. We saw the original statue of Venus of Milo and
the original Mona Lisa and Madonna by Murillo, the young Beggar Boy, The Winged Victory.
They are of course all beautiful. Venus of Milo was found in 1820 and the exact sculturer is not
known. It is the greatest and most natural figure of a woman ever drawn. The arms are cut off.
The picture of Murallo was stolen from Le Louvre 12 years ago but was found in Italy and
brought back. Then we went to Notre Dames church which is very pretty. The best part is the
stained glass of the windows. They are of beautiful shades especially when the light shines
through. It was built in 12th century. We also saw the Church of Gewane where a large bomb
exploded on a Good Friday and killed hundreds of people. It is also a very pretty church. Then
�we saw the land mark of the Bastille. The first place where the Revolutionists fired in 1789. We
then drove around the city which has 39 gates. After we came home, had supper and then
packed up cause we have to leave Paris tomorrow to go to dear old Suisse.
Sunday October 14.
Got up at six-thirty. Boo it was terrible. We took a bus from the hotel to the station, and caught
the 8:10 train. We had a nice breakfast and of course hung around till dinner time. The scenery
around was lovely. The High Mountains and the waterfalls were everywhere and all was either
green or golden. We reached Belgrade, the frontier line between France and Switzerland at 5:30
P.M. Here we had to take all our luggage to the inside of the station, have it examined x!?x.
(nothing and lug it all back on the train. We got to dear old Geneva at 8:15 and stopped at Hotel
Richmond. It is very cute and the beds look real comfy. After supper we took a walk around the
lake and saw all around. Had the finest adventure following Pop all around the suspicious ___.
Geneva sure is pretty and I’m sure we’ll like it lots! Cats-Swiss chocolate.
October 15 Monday.
Hurrah! Pay day! All morning Margaret, Leny and I walked around the town feedings the swans
and looking in the stores. Geneva is certainly a pretty place, the lake is so blue and pretty and in
the distance can be seen the snow capped mountains. But things are terribly high here. There
are only 5 ½ Francs to the dollar. After lunch we met the lady whose apartment we’re going to
take. Then we walked around the parks till supper. Then we went to a vaudeville in the Kursaal.
The vaudeville part wasn’t so good but there was wrestling and it was swell. There was Jess
Peterson against a dirty French bum and the latter was playing the dirtiest tricks on Jessie.
Anyhow Pete won but it was real exciting, I sure do like wrestling after tonight.
October 16- Tuesday.
In the morning we stayed in bed until 10 A.M. Then after breakfast we changed over money and
of course bought a lot of candy. After dinner at the Richmond Hotel we found a phonograph
there and played some jazz. Then I rushed upstairs at 3:40 and washed my hair, packed my
suitcase and at 4:20 was on my way down stairs ready to leave the hotel. Mother swore I
wouldn’t be finished washing my hair but I was. We came to the apartment and found it real
cute. It just seems like home here and I guess we’ll stay quite a while. Madame Licker is real
nice.
October 17 Wednesday
Sister Miriam’s Feast Day! Gee! Got up at 7:30, (too early) and went to breakfast for the first
time in weeks at 8 o’clock. Then we took the 10:20 boat up Lake Leman which is wonderful. The
water is the loveliest and purest blue and the scenery around with the snow topped mountains is
fine. We reached Lausanne. ___ I mean and then went in a Furnicular up to Lauzanne. Then
Pop went to an ear specialist up in a hospital on top of a hill, Lausanne sure is hilly. We caught
the 5:20 train home and after a fine supper I got indigestion. Ouch. We went for a walk and then
came home to retire. Still got a pain good night.
October 18 Thursday
�After breakfast Papa, Lenny and I walked around the town and bought the kid a hoop. Then we
came back and had a fine dinner. Not __ much doing we decided to take a walk through the
woods as it were, but failed to find them. Then Mother and I went to au Puntemps where Mother
bought a new dress and when we came back to the park to meet Lenny he had gone and sure
enough we found him walking home by himself cause he didn’t want to stay alone in the park in
the rain. After supper Mother, Pop and I took another walk.
October 19. Friday.
In the morning, Papa and I went to the big market. It is about three blocks long and has stores
of every possible description. At 12 we returned here and in the afternoon Margaret went to a
skin doctor who said that if we stayed here three weeks, he could cure Margaret’s face. So we
decided to stay here. Papa sent a telegram to Uncle John and after we took a walk on the lake
but away from Hotel Richmond. Then we came home and had supper afterwards we all went
out for a walk.
October 20- 1923. Saturday.
We spent the morning just walking around and after dinner Margaret went to the doctor where
she had her first xray treatment. It didn’t feel hot or anything except that the air seemed
charged. After we stayed around till supper time when we met Miss Esther Watson and Mr
Olsen. Esther is very funny! I don’t know there’s something up her sleeve, she’s too darn foxy.
And Mr. Olsen is a scream. He is “Buttercups” to me so soft and mushy just ‘like Mama’s little
baby boy. He’s fat and lazy like. Doesn’t smoke, dance, or drink. Oh Lord; what a man.
October 21 Sunday
We went to eleven o’clock Mass at the little church here, it is very cute and the priest preached
in French. Then we came home and had a bath. After dinner, Papa, Lenny and I went for a long
walk way over near the Rhone River. We walked through woods and everything. Then we had
supper, Yum, it was good. Chicken and ice cream. Cats! After we went for a walk as usual along
the lake.
October 22. Monday
It was just pouring the whole morning, and Lenny went to school for the first time. Papa went to
Lausanne to the doctor who told him that he thought he could cure his ear. In the afternoon we
all walked around the town, looking at the stores, etc. Then I went to the Mmle Bouvier to ask
her about taking French lessons. She is awfully nice and I arranged to take lessons from her
everyday from 11 to 12 (but it goes over twelve). Then we came home had supper and after
Madame Fischer and her husband came in the dining room and just think we didn’t go for a
walk. We had a real nice time and had tea. Afterwards we went to bed of course.
October 23- Tuesday.
In the morning at 10 o’clock I went for my lesson at M. Boevier. Gee, she’s awful nice, and I sure
learnt a lot, she is real interesting and she worked with me until 11:30. She gave me some
homework gosh, about 12 lines of French to memorize. But I like her lots. Then after dinner, I
spent the whole afternoon and evening walking around the town etc. Changed my poor buck
�and at six o’clock it was all gone. After supper we went for a long walk, and was almost dead. I
think my toes were all paralized.
October 24. Wednesday.
At ten o’clock I went to Miss Bouvier to take my French lesson. The more I take, the more I like
her, she is so interesting and I sure learnt more in Grammar than I have ever learnt. She won’t
tell you a thing but makes you find it out yourself. I had my lesson till 12:30. She doesn’t care if it
is overtime. Then I came home, we had lunch and then in the pouring rain took a promenade
around the city. Pop bought us an umbrella and 2 pairs of stockings each. Yeh! We came home
and I read “The White Sister” by Marion Crawford until supper time. Fine book. We met Mr FutzMrs. Fucher’s cousin, 22, glasses, fat, nice. We talked about politics at supper. Mr. Olsen is a
___ pro.
October 25-1923 Thursday.
We took the 10:55 car from here and went to Mt. Saleve. The street car goes from here to the
foot of the mountain where there is a [sic]vernicular to take you up the hill. The trip up took
almost an hour and it was a pretty stiff climb. But the scenery below was beautiful and at last we
reached Freize Arbres (13 trees) the highest point. We arrived there at 12:45 and went to the
Freize Arbres Restaurant for lunch. Well we went in and sat at a table with the cleanest table
cloth there was (not much) and then the grand waitress came in. She was a kid about eleven
years old and as there were no menus in the place, she had to dictate the meal to us. Well first
came the Hors D’Deufes and then to our surprise found that between courses we were not
allowed to change our plates. Would have to pay more if we did, the meal was terrible and we
couldn’t even open the windows to get any air for the kid was afraid we would break them.
Afterwards we walked all around and the view of the lake and Geneva was beautiful. It was
snowing on the high mountains. Came home at 3:45 arriving here at 5:21. It sure was a fine trip!
After supper we went for a walk and then blew __.
October 26 Friday.
At 9:30 Pop and I went to the market after which I went for my lesson. I like her more everyday
and we had a long talk about the great genius Miss Watson. Then I came home in time to see
Papa off to Lausanne. (Fine lesson I had though). After lunch hurrah! I got a new dress blue
jersey and real pretty. It was teeming and Mag and I went to a little movies; awful cute for 55
centemes. The Confession and Tom Mix were playing. Both were fine and we were awfully glad
to see them. We had a swell seat, second row. But I didn’t care a darn Good night.
October 27. Saturday.
On my way to my lesson Mother and I stopped at the Dentist’s and made an appointment. Then
I went for my lesson, Gee I like them loads, they are lots of fun! After my lesson I came home,
we had dinner and then we went to the dentist. He worked on my tooth for about ¾ of an hour
and then we all went down to Au Printemps and Margaret got her dress. After supper the
Doctor, who is awfully nice! Brought out his microscope and we spent a spiffy evening talking
etc.
�October 28. Sunday.
We went to eleven o’clock Mass. After lunch we all including the Doctor and Mrs Fischer went to
the movies. We saw “the Heroes of the Street and “Sans Peur, the latter was wonderful, so
exciting and thrilling. The other wone with Wesley Barry was rather sad but real good too. Had a
terrible time trying to read French to Pop. Then we came home had tea and then supper. After
supper we had a swell time. We danced and talked till after eleven. He’s real dreamy like,
artistic, I don’t know! And we danced “The Sheik” together, swell, lots of fun! Nice to have a
good time, I know what I meant exactly. Then we se dorment. Bon Soir.
October 29-Monday.
At 10:30 I went for my lesson and as usual it was real interesting. After that we all had dinner
and then in the afternoon Mag and I walked around the town and bought cards and then we
came home and wrote letters. In the evening we all had a nice time at supper and after we
danced some. Lots of fun.
October 30. Tuesday.
Got up about 8:30 and took Lenny to school. Then I went for my lesson which lasted till 11:55.
Then I came home by way of the market and got home a little late for dinner cause Pop was
going to Lausanne early for the doctor’s. Mother and I went shopping like and then at four
o’clock I went to the dentist. Ouch. He filled two big fellows. Then as it was Halloween I took
Lenny to the Park to show of his mask. After supper we had a swell time. We hid a green frog
underneath Mr. Olson’s- and when he pulled it out it jumped on him. Cats we had lots of fun,
and we also danced to “The Sheik” Then we went to bed.
October 31-Wednesday.
Firstly I went for my lesson and didn’t get home until 12:30. Madame Fischer’s oldest sister was
here and we all had dinner together. Then we danced a couple of times. In the afternoon I
washed then I went down to the library to get a book and then we had supper. Mr. Olsen was
there and we were all giggling kind of. So I don’t know whether he took the trick we played on
him well or not. We’ll hope he did. Then Mr. Fied dressed up as an Oriental lady and he looked
a scream. Pop dressed him up. Gee we sure have had lots of fun here and I’ll be sorry to say
goodbye to them.
November 1, Thursday.
In the morning, Margaret and I went to 11 o’clock Mass. Then we walked around a bit before
dinner. Afterwards Mother, Pop and I went downtown to buy Mother’s fur and she got an awfully
pretty brown one. Then at four I came back to go to the dentist and on the way I met the Doctor
who walked up a little ways with me. Then I finished with the dentist and at supper there was
Madame Fisher’s father and brother. Both I mean the brother is very nice. We talked and had a
fine time after supper but then came the well known cry ‘Let’s go out for a walk.’ So we went and
got home about 10:30 and had to se couchent.
November 2 Friday.
�I went for my lesson in the morning as usual and liked it lots. After lunch Papa had to go to
Lausanne so Margaret and I went to see ‘Molly O.’ When we got in there we both found out that
we had seen it before, but still we enjoyed it lots and afterwards we came back home. The
Doctor’s uncle was here for supper after which when they went out, we played a joke on the
Doctor. We made a French bid, sewed up his pajamas and bedroom slippers. Gee it was fun!
Then we hung around and went to bed pretty early.
November 3, 1923.
I went to take my lesson and had a fine one. Then I came back and had dinner and found that
the Doctor had sent a special delivery to Mrs. Fischer saying that “He wished to leave the ___
for we were too noisy and that he was going to leave on the fifteenth of the month.” It was the
best way for taking the joke, but he said that we shouldn’t have sewn up the bedroom slippers
cause he saw them first and then caught on to the other things. In the afternoon we walked
around town and then went to Confession. We danced Saturday night, ‘Gee I like him! But this is
a secret! Well that’s all, except that his wild disposition just appeals to mine. Romantic like!
Sunday. November 4.
We got up early in the morning at 7:40, to go to eight o’clock Mass! The Doctor came with us
and we got caught and had to stay for 1 Mass and a half. After about 9:30 we came home and
all had breakfast together. Then Pop decided he wanted to go for a walk and from 10:30 to 1
P.M we walked. Then we came home and had dinner. Then Cats we all went to the ‘Alhambra.”
and on the way down I walked with the doctor and we had a fine talk! Then we spent till 5:30 in
the show which was pretty good! Then we came home, had supper and stayed around talking
and had a fine time! Gee we’ve had a pretty nice time here.
Monday November 5.
After my lesson I came home and then we had dinner. After dinner as there wasn’t much to do, I
took a bath and spent a great deal of the afternoon that way. After supper we all went for a walk
including the doctor, and it was swell! He’s so nice he makes everything agreeable. Then we
came home and made a dog for Lenny. Funny looking thing. After that, for we all assembled in
our bedroom, we went to bed.
November 6, Tuesday.
In the morning Lenny was real excited about his new doggy which has been baptized Freddie.
After breakfast I went for my lesson and then we had lovely lunch for Pop had to go to
Lausanne for his ear. Mag and I went to the doctor’s Dubois and then I thought we were going
to see a swell show and we went to a perfectly good movies for 1.10 but it was punk! That’s life,
as I’ve heard! Then we came home had sup and then came in our room where we had a fine
time!
November 7. Wednesday.
A very unadventurous day. We arose I think, I had my lesson, fine as usual and then had
dejeuner. Then in the afternoon we just walked around a bit, you see we just got our big
allowance and it had to be spent. At supper, Christine, Anita and Freddie were all out. Freddie
�didn’t come in until 4 o’clock in the morning! I was afraid some accident happened but he was
with a bunch of students at Cafe du Nord. Naughty Boy!
November 8. Thursday.
I didn’t take a lesson, it being Thursday so we hung around home and I washed my dirty hair.
The Doctor’s violin came and he played in the dining room for a while. He played with an awful
lot of feeling. Then after dinner Pop, Mom, Mag, Len and I went downtown and we all got some
knitted dresses, they are awfully cute! Then before supper the doctor explained to us for almost
an hour all about the stomach etc. Then he said he would play a joke on Margaret and me and
he said that we wouldn’t be able to find it out. Well we were so careful before we went to the
table and we looked at everything, then first we saw that our chairs were tied together, so we
gracefully pulled them out together and pushed them in together. That’s the first thing he got
stung in. Then he sat down and we started on our soup. There was nothing in that but he had
sown the bread together and when ‘Anita’ went to take some she took it all. Second time stung!
Well the third thing was the Ciphon. He filled one empty bottle of Ciphon with plain water and of
course when we pressed the thing no water would come out. Mag got stuck with that and when
he went out to get another bottle that worked I took it and when I pressed the thing a lot of paper
came out. Some fun it was! Well then I found he had tied my spoon to a thumb tack underneath
the table and also he had sown up my napkin. Then we finished supper and the Doctor’s uncle
came. He’s nice fellow. Well when he was busy talking to him I put some pepper in his wine and
didn’t he take a big gulp and swallowed it! Gee but the pepper burnt him alright. He coughed
and coughed and coughed, Poor Gink! Then he asked who did it and he looked from Margaret
to I, he didn’t know who? Then he said that he would not talk to the person who did it the next
day. So ended our happy day. You know I really and truly like him! Sensibly I hope!
November 9. Friday.
First I went for my lesson! Then I came home and we had dinner it was a scream. He said he
would not talk to me and he didn’t! The whole meal I talked, talked to him but he only turned his
face a tiny bit and would say just yes or no. So I gave up after a while and talked to the old lady.
Then after dinner I took Lenny to school and on the way home, I was climbing up the stairs and
he was coming down and we bumped and I said good-bye so cooly and then he shook hands.
Well in the afternoon as Pop went to Lausanne we hung around and, oh I forgot we got some
perfume and just soaked all the Doctor’s things in it. It was heaps of fun! And then when he
came home. Woh! Hot. Poor fellow, I don’t blame him! It was terrible for we had put it on
everything; brushes, soap, shaving utensils, everything. Then he came to supper late and was
rather quiet and then he just wouldn’t talk to me, so I didn’t talk to him. Then after supper he
retired to his room and played the violin while Mag and I danced. Then he said he was going out
and he hanged the __ behind him, but he didn’t go at all. He hid in his room. Then after we went
to bed, and he waited outside and fooled Mother and Margaret and he waited for me, but I just
let him wait and he stayed out in that hall about 1 hour after we closed our door, waiting. That
ended that happy day. Gee I love it at that house, we have so much fun!
November 10 Saturday.
�In the morning we all went to breakfast and the doctor was there. I said ‘Good morning Mr.
Bamattu’ and he smiled rather annoyed. Then I said that I didn’t like seeing him there so he
moved his chair around and sat facing the window. After he got up and started saying goodbye
and I politely said goodbye but hardly at all. Then I went for my lesson at 10 instead of 10:30
and at eleven I was finished then I had to say good-bye to her, but I promised I would send her
a postal from Egypt. Then I met Mag and we met Sylvia Knox, what a mess! The whole time we
were walking with her she was telling us lies. Then we came home for dinner and after dinner, I
took Lenny to school. Then when I came home I sat with Ma, Mag and Doc in the dining-room
and he was telling us about our different personalities and he sure got us down pat. He said he
could tell everything in my eyes x?xx Oh Cats, I hope not and he said that he would give me
advice never to marry only for love but to be careful. We all had a wonderful talk together, and
then he left at 4 o’clock for work and I said that he had been impolitely to me and everything.
Gee we had fun! Then I went down with Mother to get her fur and then we had supper after
which Papa made maps of New York etc. Then we just went to bed.
November 11. Sunday.
We went to 11 o’clock Mass and Mrs. Fischer was in a bad humor. Pop and Lenny went for a
little walk and we all had dinner early. After we danced a bit, lots of fun and then inc. the Doc we
took a long walk in the country like and on returning we all had a nice cup of tea. Then The Doc
told us about the ‘girl’ he used to like and he and I danced together alone in the dining room. All
at once Pop called, Wow I rushed in the room and that was the end of that. After supper I told
that old lady about, my kimono escapade and of course it had to be in French. While I was
telling it the doctor was roaring, he said my pronunciation was so funny. Then we took a fine fine
walk until 9:30 when we returned. Then we went to bed.
November 12. Monday.
The morning meal was quiet and we were busy packing after breakfast. Then at dinner the
doctor was extra gay and Madame Fischer went to Lausanne and brought Pierot home in the
evening. Funny story. Then the doctor came in and we all had supper together. The kids were
terribly noisy! Lenny did exercises with the doctor and I played a long time with Pierrot, trying to
make him like me. Well Papa was in rather a sour mood and then the doctor said, “I’ll play The
Sheik and you and I will dance for the last time together. I said sure and we started off, yes for
the last time. It was wonderful, I just had to close my eyes, I was so happy and yet I was so sad.
Then right in the middle Madame Fischer turned it right off. __ I was so mad. Wouldn’t you think
she would let us have one last dance, through. But no, but I don’t care for the Doctor turned
around and said to me. We’ll continue our dancing in New York. And I just kept still. Then we
just had to go to bed. Papa was lukewarm and then we said goodnight, our last goodnight. He
didn’t look at me he turned his eyes away. Well that’s all but I felt sad. Cheer up old top.
November 13. Tuesday.
The sad day of goodbyes! We got up early and finished our packing and about 8:45 we went for
our breakfast. The doctor was there and the meal passed rather quietly. When it was about 10
of nine, the doctor got up and went and gave us his address. Then he said good-bye to Mother
first then the rest and me last. He just took my hand a minute and said good-bye and was gone;
�he didn’t look back when we spoke to him but just left the room! That’s all. Then the time came
at 10:15 and Mrs Fischer came on the train with Pierrot and she got off at Lausanne. There we
said good-bye to her. Then we crossed the Italian frontier, Domodosola where a custom house
officer came in and Pop tipped him, so he didn’t look at the luggage. The scenery was lovely for
the mountains were all covered with snow. At 8:15 we reached Milan and we were all on our
guard for pickpockets. It was a scream! Then we went to Albergo Eurapa where we stayed.
After supper we went for a walk around the __ Arcade and saw the big Cathedral. Italy is awfully
romantic, I think. Then we went back to the hotel and I took a bath. We got to bed at 12 A.M.
November 14. Wednesday.
After breakfast we went to see the big Cathedral. It was beautiful inside for it is all of marble and
the fine carved work looks lovely! It is awfully large! One can climb up to the top or go under to
the basement where there are tombs of different Saints. Then we walked around the Arcade
and saw all the stores, with pretty statues, jewelry, and paintings. Then we went back to the
Albergo had dinner, Gee the spaghetti was good. Then we took the bus to the station and
caught the 2 o’clock train to Venice. It was not quite so pleasant as the other one, but we got in
at 7 o’clock. More fun. We had to take a Gondola from the station to the hotel and it was
wonderful going down all the narrow canals and under all the bridges. Awfully cute! Then we
reached the Hotel Victoria, where we had supper. Then after we went for a walk all around the
narrow and smelly streets. They have no traffic whatsoever here all waterways. It’s awfully cute!
Then we came home around ten and went to bed.
November 15. Thursday.
We got up pretty late; about 10 o’clock and after breakfast we started around town. The streets
are so so narrow and everything is awfully odd! We went in the Church of Saint Margo which is
very old and inside and outside there (as mosaic work and all kinds of [sic]sculptoring. Here in
Venice there are 112 Catholic Churches, 464 bridges and 72 islands __. At the square of Saint
Margo, there are lots of small stores with all kinds of jewelry and small articles. In that square
thousands of pigeons fly around and the people always feed them. They are so tame and nice.
After lunch there wasn’t anything to do so we hung around until supper. Then afterwards we
went for a walk along the Grand Canal which is full of gondolas.
November 16. Friday.
Idell’s birthday! We got up about 8:30 and after breakfast we took a boat trip to Lido a seashore
place near here. It took us about half an hour to get there and we walked all around there, it
really was awfully pretty. Then we had dinner there and then we walked to the beach where we
stayed about 1 hr and ½. It was awfully pretty for the water was so blue and the sailboats sure
looked pretty. The air was so nice and fresh too. Then we left about 3PM and we got home
about 4. Then we hung around till supper and after we took another promenade around Venice
and saw the same small stores. Bad weather today worse tomorrow I’m afraid.
November 17. Saturday.
We got up about 9 A.M. and after breakfast we hung around here a bit and then we went for a
walk around Venice and saw some more dirty canals and streets. But I bet it would be romantic
�in summer. Then we came home had lunch and then went up to the tower at St. Margo’s square
and saw all around Venice. Awfully pretty view. Then Mother, Mag and I went around and we
each bought something pretty as a souvenir from here. I got the cutest pocket-book. Then we
came home, had supper and then went out for another walk. Then we came home, packed a
little and then ___. Have a cold! Fraid Jackson Forgot Me.
November 18. Sunday.
We got up at 9 A.M, had breakfast and then went to 11 o’clock Mass at the church Saint Margo
where we had to stand up all through and when we saw a man! Then we went home, had dinner
and then at 2:30 we left the hotel in a gondola for the station. It was stunning, for the view was
awfully pretty and even though there were lemon peals floating around. Then we reached the
station at 2:45 and at 3:30 the train left. We had quite a bit of trouble about the train and met
Sam Rando who helped us out of our troubles. Then we reached here at Florence at 11:45 and
met Mr. Fuleighan who brought us to the hotel.
November 19. Monday.
We got up real late cause we were all pretty tired and finished breakfast about eleven o’clock.
Then we went and saw Duomo Cathedral which is made of all different color marble. It is
beautiful on the outside and is real high. We went inside and we climbed up to the very top. It
was some climb, I’ll say. 460 steps up. Mag, Lenny and I went up. Then we found that someone
had taken Mother’s glasses from her coat and so Rank and I went up again (280 more steps)
and looked for them but couldn’t find them anyplace. Then we had dinner after which we went to
a Cafe for coffee. Funny place with all excitable Italians. Then we took the car to Fusolone an
awfully pretty town way up on the hills. It is called, the mother of Florence, for it is very old.
There we bought some hats made out of straw and bags. We went also to a Monastery it was
so interesting. The little monks showed us everyplace but no women are allowed within the
cloister walls. Then we saw the cell of Saint Bernard. All the cells are terribly dark and damp.
Then we had coffee in a small place. Then we came home, had supper and then went to a cafe
where we heard some very pretty music.
November 20. Tuesday.
We got up rather late and went to one of the art galleries and saw an awful lot of wonderful
paintings by Michelangelo and Raphael, Rembrandt and others. They were awfully good. They
also had many lovely statues of different Romans and Greeks. Then we came home had lunch
and then we went to the old Palace of the Kings here. We climbed way up to the top and got a
wonderful view of the city. IT was so dizzy up there. Then we went to a little old Church here
awfully cute inside. After that we went to a Tea Dance at the Rafola and we had a real nice time.
We went with Sam Rank and they played jazz the whole time. There were quite a few English
and Americans there , one awfully cute girl. Then we came home had dinner (getting classy)
and just sat around with Mr Fuleighan until 10 P.M. Then we went to bed, I mean they thought
we did! But it was way after 12 before I got to sleep.
November 21. Wednesday.
�We were real early birds. Had breakfast at nine o’clock. We then went to the Palatso Pette by
way of an old bridge on which are many old jewelry stores. In the museum we saw some
wonderful paintings by De Vince, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bartholomew, Rembrandt etc. Then
we came home had lunch and then we went to the church of the Midici. Right near the church
was a wonderful chapel made of different colored marble. Beautiful and different plates all inlaid
with ivory petrified wood, french marble, onyx, ruby etc. Then we saw Michael Angelo’s room
where he worked. We also saw two other churches. Very pretty and also a cloister. Then we
went to the tea dance again with Mr. Fuleigan, came home, had supper and then went to bed. In
a hurry 12 A.M.
November 23, Thursday.
In the morning we didn’t do anything but just walked around the town and bought tooth-paste
etc. Then we had dinner and after we just sat around until 4:30. Sam bought us a large box of
candy, awfully good and gave it to us. Then Mr. Fuleigan invited us to tea and we all went. It was
an awfully cute place and there was a woman’s orchestra there, they certainly played very well.
Then we came home, had supper and afterwards we just hung around the lobby talking. Got to
bed about midnight.
November 24. Friday.
We got up about 9 A.M. and caught the 10:55 train to Pisa. Big fuss for Pop thought he had lost
his boat tickets! We arrived there at 1:15 and had lunch at a small restaurant. Then we went to
the tower and first saw the Duomo or Cathedral and the Baptistry. The Cathedral is beautiful
inside for it has different colored marble and ceilings are of a gold trimming and the top of the
galeries have a lot of mosaic work. Then we saw the Baptistry which is also very pretty and the
echoes can be heard wonderfully well. Then we went up in the tower; it is quite to one side; it
was built that way. It is on an angle of about 8. Lovely on top and the view is fine. Then we came
down walked around the town and then went to the station where we waited in a cafe till the
train came. Left at 6:05 and arrived here at 8:30 and had a late supper. Freetta mizta for a
change. Then we all talked with Mr Debbs who told us about C. Medici, wife of Henry IV. France
Mussolem and the Recisti; 14 Italian provinces etc. He sure knows enough. Then we came to
bed. Mr Fuleihan is sick tonight with a cold. Hope he gets better soon. Well good-bye old diary
you’ve been a good friend to me! And goodnight.
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November 24 Saturday:
�We got up around 8:30 and after breakfast we packed our suitcases. Then Mr. Fuleihan, Mag,
Sam and I went down to the main street in front of the hotel and waited to see the procession
with the King and Queen of Spain. We waited a long time and at last two or three taxis went by
with men in them. Some more went by and Margaret happened to notice a lady in one and sure
enough there they were, I didn’t even see them until they arrived at the Duomo. Then we went
and saw Dante’s house. He used to have a large house which took in about one block, but the
opposing political party of the time attacked the house and now only a small part of it is left. We
saw some of the original floor and a statue of Dante. Then we went to the hotel, had lunch and
caught the 1:25 train to Rome. We had fine seats and we arrived at Rome at 7. Then we came
to Pension B__ and found our rooms. After we had finished supper, who should pass through
the dining room but Mr. Richmond from the boat. Gee we were both surprised and glad to see
him. We talked to him and then we went out for a walk and Mr. Richmond showed us around the
city quite a bit. Then we came home and went to bed. But we were thinking; Wouldn’t it be lots
of fun if we went to a tea dance with Richmond and Sam, cause it would make two fellows and
two girls. I hope we can go! We are on one of the principal streets of the town and this pension
used to be a palace.
November 25, Sunday.
We got up at about 10AM and went to Saint Peters for Mass. It is the most beautiful
[sic]Cathidral, it is the shape of a Greek Cross and all around there are statues of Popes, etc.
We then came home and had lunch at 1 o’clock after which we went to the colosseum and
climbed way up on top to get a good view below. Then we came home, had supper after which
we came into the lounge and were talking to a lady, who was telling us stories of McKinley etc.
After that Sam and we all went out for a walk and got back about 11 P.M.
November 26, Monday
We first went to look for the American College, where we wanted to get a pass to get an
audience with the Pope. There we met a Father Burke a real jolly fellow, who knows Uncle. He
said he would __ us a pass when we could get in. We walked around looking for the American
Express until lunch time. After that Sam took an American Express tour and we took Carrani’s
tour. First we went to the Church of the Capuchins where they have the original Saint Michael
by Guido Rene and downstairs they have rooms all ornamented with the bones of 4000 monks.
Talk about spooks! Then we saw a little church where they keep the Popes’ hearts all except
Benedict the XV’s. Then came the Pantheon which was erected in 27 B.C. by Agrippa. On the
right in the tomb of Victor Emmanuel II and to the left is the tomb of Humbert I who was
assissinated[sic] in 1900. There is also the supposed tomb of Raphael there but it is thought to
be a humbug. Then we saw the Temple of Vesta, the remains of Horatius’s bridge and the
remains of an old Roman bridge built in 200 B.C. Then, the Aurelian Walls, the Gates of St. Paul
and the pyramid of Cestius, the oyster hag. Then the Church of St. Paul outside the walls. There
are 16 pillars there and around the ceiling are the pictures of 263 Popes. There are many
beautiful mosaic pictures, and there are also two altars of green stone which is 3 times more
precious than gold given to Pope Pius IX by a Czar of Russia. It is the finest church in the world,
it is beautiful and there is the tomb of Saint Paul there. Outside at the entrance there is the
largest mosaic in the world. It is certainly beautiful. Then we saw the Arch of Constantine and
�the Colosseum. Then after supper we took a walk to the colosseum in the moonlight. Awfully
pretty and so awe inspiring.
November 27- Tuesday.
In the morning we went to the Villa Barberini which is a very small museum, not much good.
Then we saw the statue of Vector Emmanuel II and the new war memorial. Then after that just
think we went to the Vatican! Imagine there were about 200 people there to see the Pope and I
was so excited before he came, at last he came in and we all had to kiss his ring, he is
wonderful, he put his hand on Lenny’s head and blessed him and he looks so jolly. He is 67 but
you would never think so! He was all dressed in white and had red slippers and a little white
cap. After that we came home and I had to wear my coat because the neck to my blue dress
was not high enough. Reminded me of the Mount. After lunch we went to the zoo and after
supper we all went around to a show, it was a musical comedy and all in Italian, it was terrible
and we all left after the first act. Then we went to a tea-room had some fine ice-cream and then
came home. But the show was a scream! There was a prompters box in front of the stage and
thye were prompting the whole time! We got to bed about 12 A.M or P.M whatever you want to
call it.
November 28. Wednesday.
After breakfast we went to look at Saint Peters thoroughly. It certainly is beautiful and all their
pictures are mosaic except one. Downstairs many Popes are buried including Pope Pius X and
Benedict XV. It is said that Pope Pius X has been seen by the late Pope walking around. We
also saw the church treasury which contains many gold vestments gold and beautiful stained
articles for Service. St. Peter’s is 600 feet long 186 feet wide and 448 feet high. After lunch
Sam, Mother, Mag, and I went sightseeing in Carrani’s bus and we first saw the Church of St.
Maria Maggiore which is supposed to be the richest church in the world. Then we saw Moses
painted by Michaelangelo, his masterpiece, the Appian Way, the Baths of Caracalla, the Arch of
Drusus, the Quo Vadis’ Church where Our Lord appeared to Saint Peter the Catacombs where
first we saw two pieces of marble where Christ’s footsteps were supposed to be washed and
one of the arrows which were hurled into poor Mr. Sebastian. Then we went down in the
Catacombs with the mouse of the catacombs as he is called, a cute little fellow who just
discovered the house of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. He took us way way down in all the dark
places and we saw a good many skeletons. Awfully exciting! And also the place where Saint
Cecilia was buried first. After that we went on top of a hill and saw a view of the whole city of
Rome. Then we saw the Holy Stairs where Our Lord was supposed to have walked up when he
was sentenced by Pilate. We must ascend on their knees and not use their feet at all and they
must say prayers also. The last thing was St. John in Lateran which is the oldest church in the
world.
Saint Peter’s- The largest
Saint Paul’s- The finest
Saint Maria Maggiore- The richest
St. John in Lateran- The oldest
On our way home we had tea together and after supper we all took a walk up on the other side
of the town near Hotel __ where we intend to go to a dance on Saturday night. Then we stopped
�in a little cafe where Pop had his usual espresso and we had lemonade. Then we returned
home and Mag and I made a turkey for Lenny for Thanksgiving. It seems so funny to be away
from everyone at Thanksgiving but we’re going to have one swell time!
November 29. Thursday.
In the morning we went to the Vatican Museum. We saw some swell sculpting of Hercules,
Lacoon, Apollo and all kinds the Sistine Chapel which was all decorated by Michelangelo and
also a wonderful picture of the Immaculate Conception declared to be a dogma by Pope Pius IX
in 1870. It struck me allright. Then we came home, it was raining cats and dogs! After lunch we
went to the Borghese Museum where we saw swell sculptures. David Aeneas and Auchises,
Apollo and Daphine and Venus triumphant all by Bernini. David and that of Aeneas and
Anchises are his best, the latter when he was 15 years old and the former when 18. There were
also many very good paintings. Then we went home and dressed for our wonderful
Thanksgiving Party! Mag wore her dark blue from Paris, I wore my crimson, and we left the
Pension at 8 P.M in a taxi. We arrived at Hotel Rusire at 8:30 and started the meal. It sure was
good! Then we went down to the dancing place where they had quite a good orchestra. They
played “Fall” swell! Then at 11 P.M Richmond came and we all went to the Bomboniere Dance
Hall. It was quite small but the music is wonderful, they played everything so snappy, wonderful
is right! Then we danced and danced the whole evening every dance cause there were two
fellows with us we had so much champagne, three bottles, and I sure felt funny at a time. Well,
the time passed and it was two o’clock so Pop said that we should start. We asked for one more
dance and Pop said ‘yes,’ then Sam and I started and each time they ended the piece we would
encore them and they would play another, they sure were willing, so they played and played and
played and we danced and danced and danced and it was simply wonderful. So jazzy and
peppy! At 2:30 we left and took a taxi home arriving home almost 3:15. So then we figured out
how much Sam had spent and it came to about $35 quite a bit I’ll say. So we all went to bed but
we sure had a wonderful Thanksgiving thanks to Sam he sure is a good skate!
November 30. Friday.
We got up pretty late and sure looked like the morning after the night before. At 11:30 we took a
taxi and went to St. Paul’s church so mother could look over it again and then we went up to the
janiculum. Well on top of which there is a statue of Garrabaldi on his horse. From that hill which
is 700 ft high you can see well beneath you and get a wonderful view of the city. Sam took some
__ of us up there and one of me taken by surprise. I hope it doesn’t come out. Then we came
back home again, had lunch and afterwards. Then afterwards we went to the Castle of Saint
Angelo’s. It was first built by Hadrian for his tombs. In 420 A.D. was changed into a fortress by
Emperor Honorius. It passed to the Pope in 1278 and in 1870 it passed to the Government.
Then we went to The Palace of Justice and then went home and had tea and some cake they
had made us for Thanksgiving. Then after supper we went to the __ a vaudeville. It was much
better than the other we went to there was one hot one and that was voodoo, an Egyptian
dancer, some bird she was. After the show we went home and got to bed around one o’clock.
December 1, 1923. Saturday.
�After breakfast Pop and I walked all around looking for the American Express and for a drug
store. At length after a 2 ½ hr walk we found one and then we came home to dinner. The whole
afternoon we didn’t do anything except at 5 o’clock Sam, Mag and I went down to the Drug store
where we got the funniest prescription! The whole thing was wrong! Then we three went to tea
and took a taxi home! Swell people we are. Then we got home Pop was cranky and we found
out that there was no chance of a dance at the Eneelsear that night. We were awfully
dissapointed[sic] but Pop said that he wouldn’t let us go to the other dancing place so there was
no hope of going at all. We didn’t say much even though we were awfully disappointed. After
supper we sat around and then went for a walk, but Pop refused to go to a tea-room or
anything, Poor humor. Then we did __ exercises in the salon and had a fine time. We sure
worked hard and I bet we will be stiff the next day.
December 2, 1923. Sunday.
We got up rather late and found Pop as cranky as anything. We went to St. Peter’s for eleven
o’clock mass and after that we came home and had lunch. After lunch we all went to the lounge
and Pop asked us if we wanted to go for a walk. We said no and Pop and Lenny went out by
themselves, then the tea began. We had tea in the lounge and Pop came back. Gee he was
terrible cranky. Then after supper we all went out for a walk and then we came home. We went
upstairs and Pop came in our room, Wow! Pretty hot. We didn’t get to bed until 1:30, so I can
remember just what it was like.
December 3, 1923. Monday.
We got up around 9 and took the 12:20 train from Rome. We had our lunch put up for us and
about 1 we had it. We had a pleasant trip and arrived in Naples about 5:30. Then we went to the
Continental Hotel and we found that they only had one large room with some beds in it for us.
So we had to take it. Some room, a regular family one. At 7 o’clock we had supper and it sure
was good. Then we went out for a walk and found out that they had two nice places for dancing
there. Then we came back about eleven and went to bed. Some family room. It is the funniest
thing!
December 4, 1923. Tuesday.
In the morning we just walked around the town. I mean Mother and Papa did, and after lunch,
Sam and we went for a walk to Cook’s etc. By mistake we got into the very poor part of the
town. Bowery like it was terribly dirty and filthy! We saw one little kid ___ a turkey around by its
tail and lots of funny things, baskets for _______ all the wash out on the ___ in the street. It was
awfully interesting but awfully smelly too. Then we went to Cook’s arcade ____ we thought sure
we lost Sam but he came back and then we went home where we found the trunks. It was so
swell having them with us again. After supper we went for a short walk as was our custom.
December 5, 1923. Wednesday.
We took Cook’s tour to Heruveis and Pompeii but Mother and Lenny didn’t go. We left at 2
o’clock and went first in Cook’s Cave to the station and then we took a train to where the
Pennicular starts and then we changed three times before we reached the top. It was terribly
steep but lots of fun. We got all the fanicula and a guide took each one of us to the crater of the
�old eruption and from there we could see the crater that is now in active. It was beautiful for the
smoke and fire were coming out. We climbed back and went down in the funicula. Then we had
lunch in a little restaurant there and then went to Pompey. There we saw just blocks and blocks
of ruins and all on the walls were designs and __ work. In one place we saw the bones of the
owners of the house who trying to flee were overunned by the gas and fell on their doorstep.
Then we saw the amphitheatre and ___ square etc. After that we came home found our trunks
waiting for us. It was swell. After supper we just hung around, not doing much.
December 6, 1923. Thursday.
We went out after breakfast and bought postal-cards and Christmas cards and also a pair of
gloves each. They are real cheap only .50 a pair. Then we had lunch and afterwards we went to
the aquarium which has an electric fish, a devel fish and __ plants of course there are lots of
other things. Then we found out that they didn’t have any dancing tea-rooms in Naples, so we
had to go for just plain tea. We had a very nice time but of course we would have liked dancing.
After supper we all stayed in and Sam played the money thing until he lost a lot and as he had
six brandys he was pretty dizzy and he really was lit. This to the way he counted, 10, 21, 32. He
really was funny, Papa took his checks, returned them for money and dragged Sam upstairs
where he tried to make him promise that he would not go downtains again. He went down
afterwards though and said he won 150 lires with another Spaniard who was playing with him.
December 7, 1923. Friday.
We had breakfast and afterwards went to Amer. Express and Cook’s. (By the way I received a
little from M.B. Rizly). Then I bought another pair of gloves and then after dinner we went to see
if Sam’s picture was ready yet. There was one of me that he wanted printed but it didn’t come
out. De dil-de. At 3:30 we went to the boat and it looked just like a little ferry boat. A scream. At
4:30 Sam rushed on the boat with a big bouquet of red roses for Mother and a big box of candy
for us. Swell of him I think. He went on his boat for Palermo and we were so anxious to see
which would leave port the first. Sure enough we lost and he sailed first. I wonder whether he
will come to Egypt to see us or not. I think he will. We pulled out about 6:45 and at 7 we had
supper. No one interesting on board, a dead bunch. I felt awful sick to my stomach and vomited
before I went to bed. Funny way to start a trip but it was all the fault of the chocolates. Pig, Sam.
December 8, 1923. Saturday.
We got up about 8:45 for breakfast from 7 till 9:30. After then we just bummed around doing
nothing till lunch. Terrible crowd. All afternoon oh no, we reached Catania in the afternoon and
we took a walk around. Pretty dirty place I’ll say. After that we boarded the boat again and didnt
do anything much, the rest of the evening. Terrible Terrible.
December 9, 1923. Sunday.
Got up I mean didn’t get up till 9:30 for 10 sure was sick to my stomach, not seasick though and
I puked. I had a special breakfast at 10:15 and hung around till lunch. I sure didn’t know whether
I was coming or going, one minute I thought I would have to leave the room and the other
minute, I thought I could stick it out. I did anyhow and in the afternoon we had tea at four, then
supper at 7. By the way Mr Nathan Strauss, the great N.Y. philanthropist is on the boat and he
�has two servants, one a secretary and the other a maid. Ain’t we swell though! The way we
travel!
December 10, 1923. Monday.
Got up as usual played chess with Pop the most interesting thing going. After lunch we played
some more and and then Mag and I talked to Molly Hamill for quite a while. She is quite a nice
kid nothing extra though. Then we went up to the highest deck and watched the beautiful
sunset. It certainly was lovely. Then I came in and played chess with Pop until supper time and
then after sup we all stayed in the lounge until pretty late and Pop, Molly, and I played chess
until about 11:45.
December 11, 1923. Tuesday
Did the same thing all morning, that is played chess and after lunch we hung around and before
supper packed out stuff once more. After supper we all stayed and talked in the dining-room.
The Johnstons, who are awfully nice and Mr. Strauss. I got them to write in my autograph book
and we all left about 10:30.
December 12, 1923. Wednesday.
Arrived at Alexandria at 7 o’clock and it is the most wonderful thing getting in and seeing all the
arabs and everything. It is simply glorious and I just love, love, love it. We went to the Custom
House where they looked all through our junk and informed me that everything I owned was
new for he saw my new kimono and the chess-board. Then we took a carriage for two __ 9-11
and went all around the town. It was just swell! Then we took the 12 o’clock train to Cairo
arriving at 3:15. All through the fields you could see the arabs working. It sure is just wonderful.
When we got here we came to the National Hotel and then we went to Cook’s got a letter from
Idell and Mary Kemp. Gee I was glad to get them __ I hope so that Sister Miriam will write to
me. Oh I love her so so much. Then we had tea where we met Mr. Lelion Haddad and he
bawled he was so glad to see us. Then we went to his office and then came home, had supper
and they have a real nice orchestra here. Then about 10:30 we went to bed and I wrote a letter
to Sister Miriam. Dear, darling adorable Egypt!
December 13, 1923. Thursday.
We got up and found the wonderful sun shining in our room. Mr. Foniete came to see us and we
all went to Cook’s when Mag got a picture of __ and then we went to the park and saw the
Syrian Theater there. We heard about poor Mr. Homsy’s death and then we came home had
dinner and afterwards we played tennis at the Syrian Club with Nabebe Chihah and Allud, and
we both played pretty __. After that we came home changed our dresses and took Lenny to the
park. Then we came home took a bath and had supper. After supper there was dancing down
here in the hotel and we danced with a Scotch fellow called Scotty. It was fine!
December 14, 1923. Friday
In the morning we took Lenny to the park and then after lunch we took him again. At 5 o’clock
we went to Chehah’s for tea where we met Mrs. Chihuaua and Rime who is going to married
next month cats we’ll be able to go to the wedding. We had a very nice time and after a while we
�danced, and Habebe is a scream and they have hopes of a match, I hope it doesn’t burn up I’m
afraid it will. It took them a long time to get the machine going and we didn’t get back to the
hotel until 8 o’clock and Papa was supping. After supper we went to Homsy’s and met about 55
__ fellows, there are five boys in the family. They make me sick!
December 15, 1923. Saturday
In the morning Margaret and I didn’t do anything special, but after lunch we all took the metro
and came up to Heliopolis where we saw our little house. It is awfully cute, a little bungalow, with
nice large rooms and the floors are stone, nice for dancing. We went to a hotel here for tea and
Pop was sore because the price isn’t what it used to be. Then we got home, had supper, and
after that, just think! We went to Shepherd’s Hotel and danced. We wore our evening dresses
and went with scatty there. We had fun and stayed till 12 P.M. Gee I waltzed around with him for
ages it was lots of fun! Pop was real nice about it.
December 16, 1923. Sunday.
In the morning we went to 10 o’clock mass and then we had lunch. After that we wanted to go to
the Pyramids but Pop had a bad cold so we decided not to and instead we went to Furregulldh’s
for tea. We had a fine time and I played some on the violin. We stayed there until about 6:30
and then we went back to the hotel. In the evening we didn’t do anything much and went to bed
about 10:30.
December 17, 1923. Monday.
In the morning Margaret and I went to the park and we also stopped for mail but didn’t get any.
Margaret met Molly and her mother and then we went home until lunch time. After lunch Bah
Habib breezed in and we went to the park and oh Lord what a way to spend an afternoon and
he’s dumb. We came back to the hotel and after supper I wrote a letter to Idell and then we
talked to Mr. Calam until we went to bed.
December 18, 1923. Tuesday.
In the morning we went to Lezera Park and spent the whole time bumming. Then after lunch
Habib came over with the intention of taking us to Zegera Park but he could not get the machine
so we had to go to the old park again. We stayed there till four o’clock and then Habib had to go
to work, so we went back to the hotel. Mr. Homay came and after we had had tea with him we
went in to the dancing and watched it. I was really afraid that the dancing teacher was coming
over to ask Margaret and I to dance but he didn’t. After supper we went in to the dancing again
and we danced with Scotty. I met Miss Spencer, Mr. Ross and another lady. Awfully nice. At
12:30 we went upstairs and __.
December 19, 1923. Wednesday.
We got up pretty early and went right after breakfast to get some mail but there was none. Of
course. We went right back to the hotel and left for the house here about 11:00. We got here
and started repacking. We had a pick up lunch and after that we passed the whole time __
around until supper. We have a drink servant here called Abdul I think. After supper Mother went
�to bed because her cold was so bad and we entertained Mr. and Mrs. Furagullah and she is just
a lump of melted butter. At last they went and we were only too happy to get to bed.
December 20, 1923. Thursday.
We spent the whole morning working around the house and after lunch who came visiting but
Auntie Clara’s ____with her husband and kid. They stayed until quite late and of course we had
to tell them all about Homsy’s in New York etc. When they went home we walked there with
them and stayed there about half an hour. What did she bring out but some beer and of course
Margaret and I had to gulp it down. We got back about 7:15 and found Mr. Shihadi and Pop
busy playing towley. I don’t like him, he is an old crank. Then we had supper and went to bed
pretty early.
December 21, 1923. Friday.
In the morning we worked around the house and what do you think happened. Joe Zalaum
called up and told Margaret that he was staying at the Heliopolis House and that he would come
over after lunch and see us. Well I was outside swinging Lenny when he came in and the first
thing he noticed was Margaret’s bobbed hair. I saw him in the parlor and we all stayed around
fasting until supper. He had supper with us and he kept on making wise cracks for Margaret. We
all felt as happy that night and I know Margaret did cause I know that she likes him. Mr. Haddad
came over and he and Pop played Towley and she Margaret and I played hearts. Of course I
lost but we had a fine game. I was lovely as usual but we’ll see how I should have acted.
December 22, 1923. Saturday.
Pop, Mother, and I went downtown to do some Xmas shopping and Mother and I went to the __
with Joseph Homsy to buy some cups and saucers. Some job it is the poorest part of the town
and the streets are filled with dirt etc. We came back about 1 o’clock and about 2:30 Joe came
over and he and Margaret went down-town to do some xmas shopping. They got a Victrola and
came back about 6 o’clock. It was Pop’s birthday so we had a little party for him. Joe and Mag
had it with us and at 7 o’clock the Victrola came, it is the cutest little thing leather and is
portable, I love it! Joe stayed for supper and then after Mr. Haddad came and he and Pop talked
they __ Joe wouldn’t stay for supper but came back afterwards and we played the Victrola and
danced until about 11:30. Lots of fun! Joe is a fine skate!
December 23. Sunday.
Got up in time for 10 o’clock mass and afterwards we met Joe and his cousins outside; She is
very pretty and he is so fat. They all came over for a few minutes and then when they left Joe
stayed for lunch and then in the afternoon Mr. Haddad and another gentleman came also
Homsy’s and later on Habib Chiha! First we played hearts with them and I hate Henri Homsy, he
thinks he knows so so much and is so darned conceited about himself. Ugly stupid fellow! Joe
sure doesn’t like Habib for he wants to regulate the music all the time and Joe didn’t like it at all.
Homsy’s went first (Joe too) and a little later when everyone was gone Joseph Homsy came in
and we talked a while with him. Papa was in a terrible humor and we all went to bed early.
Mother had told Joe to come back again and show us him in his tuxedo. Well he did come at 10
o’clock but we were in our bedroom and as we couldn’t open the door for him and let him in we
�decided the best thing to do was to turn out the lights quickly and hop in bed. We rushed to turn
the light off but just as she turned it off Joe called in “Margaret,” we didn’t know what to do and
so we just shut up and he walked right out the gate and walked away with his cousins. So Mag
is trying to manufacture a lie for tomorrow. (Just a white one)
December 24. Monday.
Christmas Eve and it doesn’t seem like it! In the morning we (Not I) worked over Pop trying to
get him in decent __ for xmas. Well Margaret finally did and then he and I went to the arcade
and bought some snappers etc to put on the table. After lunch Joe and Margaret went down
town again and just think all by themselves! They bought tickets for a at the Brettania Theatre
and at length hired an automobile. Joe came to supper and afterwards we felt everything ready
for fixing the Xmas tree. We all went down on the Metro and Joe and I were cutting up “like the
devil” and at last we got down there. The show was in Arabic and was a scream. Big fat ladies
and everything. Joe’s cousins were there and were sitting behind us. After 2 acts we had to go
because it was 11:45 and we took the metro back. It was a scream for there were 6 English
soldiers in the car completely boozed and they were singing and carrying on like anything. __
fun. We were all laughing so hard! We reached home about 12 o’clock. Pop didn’t go to
midnight mass but the rest of us did. It was very very long and we got home about 1:30. We
fixed the tree a little bit and then Joe gave us our presents, hankeys and a big box of candy for
Margaret and we gave him a razor set. Then we went to bed about 2.
December 25. Christmas. Tuesday.
Merry xmas to all! I got $ from Pop and necklaces and errings[sic] from mother, a bottle of little
perfume from Margaret. We went to another mass! Mr. Larkes and Mr. Haddad and Mr.
Faiagalah came and wished us a Merry Xmas. We all had our Xmas dinner and had a fine time.
Then we walked all around until about 5. Then Mr. and Mrs. Boulad came over with their two
kids. They stayed till about 6:30 and then Pop went over to Haddad’s so Mag and Joe and I
walked over with him “of Course I was fooling and kidding with Joe” we walked around a bit and
got home about 8. We had supper and then talked and after that we danced in the dining room.
Joe left a short time after Pop came back and we started planning for a New Years Party. Merry
I was. __
December 26. Wednesday
In the morning we just worked around and as we were going to Shehadis in the afternoon Joe
got us a Ford and drove us over. We stayed there till about 6:30 and I played the violin quite a
bit. All __. We came back, had supper and then we played pinnacle and poker until quite late.
Joe asked me if I disliked him cause I had been slamming him so, but I said no, I care for you =
that much. We danced and then went to bed about 12:30. Mr. Haddad left about 1 o’clock and
we all went to sleep
December 27. Thursday.
In the morning we stayed around the house working etc and in the afternoon at 4 o’clock we
went to Mussali’s for tea. We saw three sisters and about 6 o’clock Dr. Mussali came in with his
dogs. We stayed there awhile they had real nice cake and candy. We got home about 7:15 and
�found Joe here waiting for us. He had gotten her machine a five passenger Dodge and intends
to leave it here all the time. We had supper and had as usual a lovely time. After that we all went
in the machine and paid a visit to Maloofs. They didn’t expect us and the old lady had to get out
of bed I think! Well we stayed there pretty late and I don’t like him, he is too sneaky like he says
he cannot understand English but he listens and understands things we say. Mrs. Maloof asked
Mother if Margaret and Joe were engaged and Mother said “no” of course not. The old lady said
that she had heard the gossip or something. We left about 11P.M. and then went to bed.
December 28. Friday.
We got up as usual and after breakfast Papa went to town. He said he wanted to teach
Margaret how to drive so they went out for a drive together. Well that I think was the most
wonderful morning of Margaret’s life for after they had ridden a ways they stopped and then and
there Joe proposed to her and then they kissed! I bet it was wonderful for them both and Joe
wanted to announce their engagement on New Year’s Eve. That was his intention of giving the
party! But Margaret said no she thought it was too soon. They came back and Margaret and Joe
were terribly happy I don’t blame them. After lunch Joe came got the machine and took his
cousins for a drive. And what d’ye think, Shehadis came over and Margaret bobbed Eva’s hair
and her father didn’t mind much either. Then we all danced awhile and tried to teach them, the
trouble is that they don’t understand the time of music and can’t step right or anything. They left
about 1. And after supper (I forgot Fulerhans came over in the afternoon) went over to Victor
Homsy’s house for a while and there they were looking over Margaret something terrible first __
and then the other. We stayed there till about 10:30 and then all came home and went to bed.
December 29. Saturday.
Joe came in and wasn’t feeling well so we drove down to town in the machine and went to
Cook’s and different places Chihd’s for rugs. We got back about 1:30 and after lunch we didn’t
do much till about 4:30 when Henri Homsy came to take us to a tea dance at the Heliopolis
Palace. What a mess he is! He danced of course with Mag too (she’s the one he wants) and he
is so so short and pat. We got back about 7. And he and Joe stayed for supper and afterwards
we went to an Opuette in Italian which was really very good and it was funny too. We came
home but we didn’t have the machine so we just caught the last metro up and got in about 1.
December 30. Sunday.
After the 10 o’clock mass we came back and saw Mrs. Malooh for a while and then we left at
12:30 for the Pyramids. On the way we had 2 flat tires, and when we got there we walked up
right to the pyramids and had lunch right near the big one. We had the phonograph with us and
Joe and I danced a little in the sand, Pop got sore and said he’d give me a punch in the eye.
Well we took camels excepting Pop and Mother who took donkeys and we rode down to the
sphinx and there we took a few snaps and Mag and I made our camels run like the dickens. It
was lots of fun. About 8 o’clock we decided to take a walk around there and it was then that Joe
remarked how worried he was cause Margaret was so quiet and indifferent. Mother, Mag, and
Lenny walked on ahead and Joe and I were left together. We talked about Margaret and I told
him she wasn’t quiet then he said he was beginning to like me better than Mag but that he was
afraid that Mag didn’t care for him the way he wanted her too and that she just thought that he
�was a nice fellow. Well I was worried when he said that but I thought that he was just feeling
blue etc. We got home around 6:30 and had supper after which he hung around playing cards
and dancing.
December 31. Monday.
The last day of the New Year. In the morning Pop, Mother, and Joe went downtown to buy all
the stuff we needed for the party. Mag and I walked all morning and at 2 o’clock they came
back. She had lunch and all afternoon we were busy. About 6P.M. we started putting up all the
decorations and about 7 we had supper. We then dressed, Mag wore her green evening dress
and I wore my cerise with red earings[sic]. At nine the first people came. Now I’ll tell you all who
came;
Mrs. Fuleihan Selma and Meropia (nice) and __
Mr. and Mrs Furragullah
Mr. Nicolas Zaloom
Henri Homsy and Edward Homsy
Mr. Shehadi and three girls
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Homsy
Mrs Rine Fiancee, Habib, Fifochiha
Mr. and Mrs. Lonieti
We all sat in the parlor till about 10 and then we started dancing. Habib acted crazy and wanted
to dance with me the whole time. Well at 11:30 Chihas went because they had to go to the
Heliopolis Palace. At 12 we had the party and we sure had fun. Mag and I passed around all the
eats and we had champagne etc. and then we all started throwing around confetti etc. for about
half an hour it sure was fun. Then we started the dancing again and he and Mag danced
wonderfully well together. Then Joe and I did a crazy dance together. The people started going
about 2 but Fuleihans stayed until half past. They are awfully nice people! After they left we all
rushed to bed and didn’t think of anything much till the next morning.
January 1st. Tuesday.
Happy New Year to All” We woke up at 9:30 and Mag and I went to 10 o’clock mass but you
should have seen the house. There was confetti about a foot deep. We got home at 11 and
Mother and Pop were just getting up. Joe came for lunch and we went out for a drive near
Gesina and then we watched the horse races from the outside for a time. We then came back
for tea and danced a while. Master Albert Homsy came over and fidgeted the whole evening.
Joe taught us how to play the crab and we played with pistachios Joe won! Then about 11:30
both left.
January 2nd. Wednesday.
In the morning Mag, Joe and I went down-town and went to and went to __ where Joe bought
Lenny a wagon and to different other places. That was the first time Joe ever really said
anything to me. We came home had lunch and in the afternoon we went down to the tennis club
here and we all played, until about 5. Then we came home and found Ma and Pap out. They
had gone down to Cairo to get Margaret a pair of evening slippers for the dance at Leminami’s
that night they are awfully pretty white satin with a buckle. We were ready at 9:30 to go to the
�dance and Mag looked stunning in the evening dress. We stopped for Homsy’s and ___ and
went to Leminami’s. Every time we danced with me he started talking and I really really tried my
best to do the right thing. But I know now it wasn’t right. We came home about 1 but we stopped
a while at Homsy’s where we had some champagne. We got to bed about 1:30.
January 3. Thursday.
We just hung around in the morning not doing much. At dinner time Pop came home ripping and
said that a lot of gossip had been spread around Cairo about Mag and Joe about engagement
etc. Pop was real sore at Joe and all afternoon was spent __ fighting it out. I went to ___ for tea
and got home about 6. They were still fighting with Mrs. Malooh and after she left we had
supper. I don’t think anything happened afterwards and we all went to bed about 11.
January 4. Friday.
In the morning Mag and Joe went down and played tennis. I worked my best so they’d be
together and Joe would get to like her again more than me. They came back about 12:30 and
we had lots of mail that day. Afternoon Shehahi’s invited us over for tea. Joe drove us over in
the machine and we had some tea, I was stuffed. We left about 7:30 and Nejib I hate him!
Insists that we should go to a cinema with him, anyhow we fool him! Cause we’re not going with
him! In the evening we went to Heliopolis Palace with Joe, Ayiants and Homsys and Sabbock’s
were there and Mr. and Mrs. Parker, Mr Carr and Mrs Parker’s brother they are all nice (The
latter ones). Mr. Parker is a wonderful looking man, tall! But Mrs Parker is Egyptian, allright no I
do like her. Joe didn’t say much at all to me but mother found out that he liked me! When we got
home Mother told Margaret and I and Mag turned around and asked me if it were true. I said
yes he had spoken to me and it was not till that night that I found out that I had really _____ not
to tell them. Naturally they couldn’t exactly believe that I had done it out of the best intentions
and I don’t blame them either. Well its finished but I’ve sure had my experience.
January 5. Saturday.
Those days were terrible, I never want to go through anything like that again. And Mag sure felt
badly. Gee but she loves that fellow and to think it was my fault. Well after lunch we went to
Gizira to see the horse-races and stayed until 6:30. They were fine, how I do love horses. They
were fine and Joe gave us money to bet with. We came home about 6:30 and didn’t do anything
much the rest of the evening.
January 6. Sunday.
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“Yeh for Isabel”
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February 1. Friday.
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February 7. Thursday.
N.Y. Tribune Nov. 26, 1919
Obituary Notes
Mrs. Catherine Oussani, seventy-eight, died at her home in Dobbs Ferry yesterday. She was
born in Egypt and came to New York forty years ago. She is survived by a daughter and three
sons.
Pull it up
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February 29. Friday.
March 1. Saturday.
Well well, goodmorning. We went down to play tennis and talked for some time allright but we
had a nice game afterwards. We then came home had lunch and after lunch, Len who had
stayed out for lunch had to be fetched. Well Mag went over to get him at 5 and got stuck there
until 7 o’clock. I went and got her. In this evening the girls came over and then we got in our __
and had a nice time just talking and fooling. They left around 12 and then we went to sleep.
March 2. Sunday.
We went to ten o’clock mass and then didn’t we have fun though. Nusri, Selma, and Muopia,
Mag and I all went down to a tea room and had heaps of fun talking etc. We stayed there until
12:55 and then came home. After lunch, around 3 o’clock Habib and Fifo Chiha came up to play
tennis with us and we had a fine games. We came home around 5 and then M Henri Homsy
called. Ah. Joy. Mag and he were talking in the dark parlour and didn’t I tease her though. Then
we went to that japaneise[sic] widow’s house. We got home about 7 and then had supper. After
sup. Pop went out but we stayed home.
March 3. Monday.
Well with all good intentions we went to our pals and took our sackets. Well we didn’t go but just
stayed around and talked together. Gee but we did have fun. I like them all so so much. Dr. P.
came in and went ToT and I’m afraid I was really rude. Well after lunch we went to Lonieti’s and
stayed till 6:30. At 7 we went to the Nachette girls where we found it to be an evening affair. We
met some nice __ girls and we got home at 11:40. Quite a bottle but what’s that __ nothing in
our young life.
�March 4. Tuesday.
We were real tired after the night before and we reached the Fulehans abode about 9:15. We
talked a few minutes and then went down and played; we had fun with the playing too. And then
=x?x I went with Muopia to fight with the secretary. We got home about 12:30 and then after
lunch I did some shopping. Around 4 Lonietis came over for tea and stayed till 7. We had a very
nice time. After supper Fuleihans (except Selma) played games I mead[sic] puzzles and had
lots of fun. They left about 10 of twelve. Gee we’ll miss them when we leave. They are so
darned nice.
March 5. Wednesday.
Being Ash-Wednesday we went to 8:30 mass. Then we walked __ with Mrs. Tonieto and then
came home. We then had breakfast and then I wrote letters; I posted them, took a little walk by
myself. Then after lunch we went to Fuleihans (our second home) to play tennis. But being __
stayed and talked Nusra is nice. We all fooled until 6:30 when Nusra left. We stayed till 7 o’clock
and sure had a fine time. We had supper and then Mr. and Mrs. Malooh came over. More
imitations I guess soon.
March 6. Thursday.
We met Fulehans about 9:30 and then went down for tennis. Mag and I had a big fight with the
secretary about 4 __. Then he won but not squarely. Then we came home, had lunch and being
around till 5:30 when we went to Mr. and Mrs. Lonietis for tea. Had a nice time and got home
about 9 o’clock. Then Fuliehans came over about 9:30 just Nusra and the two girls and we went
for a nice walk to the Baron’s house. They stayed till 12 and then we all went to bed.
March 7. Friday.
In the morning I stayed at home and Margaret went downtown. There she met Nusra and
Muopia and Mr. Carracelli. She came back about 1:30. I ran around in the afternoon shopping
etc till we went to the Nacash girls house for tea. Oh was I tired with all the slabbing! They make
so much fuss of you it is awful! We reached home and __ for the dance. Mr. Carrali, Mr. Tabbott,
Nusri, Habib and was there and we all had a swell time. Lots of fun! Gee I just love dancing and
everything. Habib dances really nice I like him so much now as a friend. He takes such nice
long steps and the way he and I balance back is heaps of fun. I danced with Habib 3 times,
Nusri 2 and one old dried up man 3 times. I enjoyed Habib’s a lot. We walked home about 7 and
Mag and I sure giggled about everything. Then we fell asleep.
March 8. Saturday.
We woke up and found it just pouring, so we just hung around all morning not doing anything
much. In the afternoon we stayed home. About 5 Mr. Homsy came over and went around 6:45.
After that we went over to Mr. Victor Homsy’s and said good-bye to them. He __ he will be in
America the 1st of April 1930. We came home, had supper and then read and then went to bed.
March 9. Sunday.
�It was still teaming when we got up. We went to 10 o’clock mass and then went over to
Fuleihans about 11:45. We talked and fooled around till 1:45. They gave us that nice sweet stuff.
They said that it seemed like a cats age since they saw us and it was really only one day. We
came home, had lunch and they __ we went there with Pop. Muopia and Mrs. F. went down to
meet Nasra but of course we left before they returned. We had supper and then as there was
nothing to do we read until about 12. I read Greatheart over again for about the third time.
March 10. Monday.
In the morning Mother and Margaret went down to Cairo to buy Mag a hat. So I not having much
to do decided to take a walk. I got Lenny from school and then as I was dying of curiocisity[sic] I
went up to Fuleihans and saw Nashla. She has wonderfully big eyes! I stayed till about one and
then came home. We had lunch and around four Mag, Lenny and I decided to go to Fuleihans.
We stayed there till about 7 and then came home and had supper. After sup Pop and Mother
went over to Fulleehans and Mag and I stayed home fixing some __ and mending. We went to
bed about 12.
March 11. Tuesday.
Well bright and early we got up in order to catch the 8:30 train. We rushed and had breakfast
and at 7:45 we were outside of the house waiting for the metro. But alas! The metros had
stopped running and as we couldn’t get a taxi from anywhere we had to jump on the first starting
metro. Again alas we arrived down at the station at 8:35 and just missed the train. We then
bummed around town and met Mrs. Lonieti. We all came home together and after lunch we
went down to Fuleihans. We stayed till 4:30, came home, had tea and went down again in the
attempt to catch the 6:30 train. We got it and the sleepers were darling, adorable! We read till
late that night, I was reading “Anna the Adventuress” and we turned off lights at 10:45.
March 12. Wednesday.
We got called by the conductor at 6:45 and we hopped out of bed and saw all sand in our
compartment. At 7:30 we reached __ and went to the Savoy Hotel. It was a scream because we
had telegraphed for rooms because we thought it would be crowded and there were only 12
people in the Hotel. We had breakfast and immediately took a boat and crossed the Nile. It was
just beautiful that morning! Wonderful! We reached the other side and found that as the boat
wouldn’t reach the shore we had to walk, that is hang on some Arab who carried us over. We
started off and Pop had a devil of a frisky donkey so he gave him to me. By the time we reached
“The Valley of the Kings,” the insides of me were so darn sore. We saw Tuts tomb first and were
surely disappointed in it because there was only the sarcophagus with the covered mummy
there. Then we saw some really wond__
went to the Temple of Luxor which is just about the same only much smaller. Then we took a
long drive to an Orange Grove and passed Bella Donna’s house which is situated on the banks
of the Nile and it is very pretty with a large garden surrounding it. It is now owned by an
American. It was there that I fell off my donkey. I felt his front foot slipping and the next minute I
went over his head and as my brown skirt is very wide I first looked like a ___ going over. Wel
we went to the Orange Grove which is very pretty and then went back to the Hotel. We had to
�walk down to change one of the shawls we had bought. After supper we talked in the lobby with
an American fellow, a bachelor. Then we took a short walk and came home and went to bed.
March 14. Friday.
We were woken up at 4:45 and had breakfast (what a __ in our rooms and then went down to
the station and caught the 6 o’clock train. We reached Cairo at 8:30. It sure was hot and
tiresome on the train! We came up on the metro and met Fuleihan girls coming up. We sure
were glad to see them after such a long separation! Lenny and Mother were fine and we stayed
up till pretty late talking.
March 15. Saturday.
We got up around 9 and went and played tennis with Fuleihans. We came back and saw Nasri
on the porch. After lunch I went over to Fuleihans to tell them that we couldn’t come to see them
at their at home day. We had planned so to go there but Pop insisted that we had to go to
Shehadis so off we trotted. We got there a little after 4 and and spent 3 hrs doing nothing but
nothing. On our departure they informed us that they would go and see Fuleihans, so we all
walked there together and we left them there. Then after supper we went over to Fuleihans and
we fooled around and danced till around 12 and sure had a nice time.
March 16. Sunday.
Well we got up went to 10 o’clock mass and then came home and made sandwiches for our
picnic to the Pyramids. At 2:30 we met Fuleihans and started off and down in Cairo we met Mr.
Cairulla. We reached the Pyramids at 4:30 and took some pictures. It was terribly windy but still
we had fun just fooling around. And my pants almost fell down! Well around 7 we decided that
we couldn’t stay there for supper so we dragged home __ the metro Nasri and I were talking
and he said he had something to tell me and he wouldn’t unless I promised not to tell anyone.
Well we reached home about 9 and all had the picnic here instead of at the Pyramids. Well we
danced around till pretty late and Mr. Kyrulla just won’t dance with me I don’t know whats the
matter. Conceited piece! I wouldn’t promise so Nusri wouldn’t tell me the thing. They all left
around 11:30.
March 17. Monday.
We got up and went down and played tennis we then came home, had lunch and then we all
went down to Kahn Kaleelee and after all kinds of searches we at length at The Great American
Firm Cohin Brothers finished our shopping. We then came home, had supper and then we went
over and visited Mrs. Faragallah. Lord what a visit! We came home around 11 and then went to
bed.
March 18. Tuesday.
We played tennis in the morning and after, no I’ve made a mistake! In the morning we went
down to the Museum and I never want to see another one as long as I live. We came home, had
lunch and then went to see the Citadel and the Mosque of Mohammed Ulee. Then we went to
Lonietis for tea and Mrs. Cheha and __ were there. We had a nice time and left about 7. We
�came home had supper and then we went to Malooh’s visiting. We got home around 11:30.
Thank Goodness!
March 19. Wednesday.
We got up early and played tennis and then came home and helped mother because Lonietis
were coming to lunch. Raymond came over too and we lunched at 2:30. Then Chehas and
Nemans came over to tea and they all left around 7:30. We went over to Fuleihans in the
evening and Mag bobbed Muopia’s hair and I was mimicking Papa and Mrs. Malooh. She came
home about 12 o’clock.
March 20. Thursday.
We played tennis as usual in the morning and then after lunch we can’t exactly remember, but I
don’t think we did much. In the evening Pop wanted to go over and see Dr. Fuleihan so we went
and found the 3 girls out and only Nasri with 2 friends. So we played bridge imagine me! And
my parther was a funny looking guy and Nasri insisted we were playing but under the table. Well
then Nasri told some more of my fortune and then about 11:30 we came home.
March 21. Friday.
We played tennis as usual in the morning and then after lunch we stayed around working. About
6 Nasri came over with the pictures from the Pyramids which were pretty good. We stayed till 8
and then we had supper and dressed for the dance. At 9:30 Nasri called for us and we all went
to the dance but we were so disappointed because Mr. Tabott wasn’t there cause we’ve been
Mag so much about him. Mr. Kyrulla came and again he wouldn’t dance with me. Nasri started
getting a little fresh but that’s allright; I don’t know whether he means anything or not. We came
home about 7:30 after having a really nice time.
March 22. Saturday.
Again tennis in the morning and we rushed home, had lunch and then went at 1:45 to the races.
They were fine and they finished about six. Then we all went down to Saull’s had ice cream and
then came home. In the evening Sarkis’s came over and Fuleihans did to. More fun! Mr. Sarkis
is so funny and we played a lot of nice games and he told some awfully good jokes. We got to
bed around 12.
March 23. Sunday.
We went to 9 o’clock mass and then we said goodbye to Johnstons who came over and then we
all fixed the lunch and stuff, for our picnic to the Barage. We started from Heliopolis at 11:30 and
went down in the metro to the station where we caught the 12:55 train. We had fun going there
and we had lunch in a beautiful spot. The Barage is certainly lovely. Mother was teasing me all
afternoon about Nasri. We took pictures and walked around all afternoon. Then we debated
whether we should stay there for supper or not. At length after about 2 hrs arguing we decided
to go home. We all went to our house for supper and had lots of fun! Then afterwards we
danced around and as I had a fight with Nasri we wouldn’t dance together. Well around 11 Mrs.
Fuleihan and Nashla left but the girls and Nasri stayed. We played sort of a memory game and
�had lots of fun. Selma was a scream, she was so absent-minded I laughed until I thought I’d die.
They left around 12.
March 24, 1923. Monday.
In the morning we played tennis with our pals and then we came home and helped Mother with
preparing the tea for the afternoon. After lunch we were of course busy and then Dr. and Benny
Mussale , Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. Shakour (a high gink) and Fuleihans came over to tea. We had
quite a nice time. Benny is nice. When everyone left, Muopie, Mag and I stayed behind and we
wrote the funniest letter to Nasri, in half __ because we thought he was going on the Lapland
with us. After supper Mag and I stayed busy fixing up our clothes etc and Mr. Haddad and Pop
played thowly.
March 25, 1923. Tuesday.
In the morning Mag and I intended to go and play tennis but Mag got an attack of indigestion
and couldn’t go so I went and we had a fine game, fooling as usual. I came home, we had lunch
and in the afternoon we stayed around working. Then after supper we went over to Fuleihans
and Mr. Cirulla, Nashla, Nasri and Margaret played bridge and so as Selma, Meropie and I
couldn’t we decided to annoy them as much as possible. We played ‘Snap’ and had a peachy
time, we made more noise doing everything to try and distract them. We laughed until we almost
split. Then at last they stopped and we had something to eat. Nasri appeared awfully sore at me
that night and I don’t know why but I think he was just kidding me. We left about 12 and surely
had a very nice time. They were all laughing at the other.
March 26, 1923. Wednesday.
Ah the last time we will ever play tennis with the dear girls in Heliopolis. We had our game and
had to come home early as we had to help Mother. After lunch we rushed around and then at
last the girl, I mean “our girls” came over. Next came Shahadis and then Maloohs and then
Nacash 20 in all. It was awful trying to entertain them all. It was lots of fun in another way
though. We tried dancing, almost everything. Well at last they left. Never I hope another tea like
that. In the evening Mr. Haddad came over. Goodnight.
March 27. Thursday.
Well well all day long till the afternoon we all worked. Then around 4 went over to Fuleihans for
a short time. I came back soon tho[sic] cause hardly anyone was there. In the evening Mrs.
Furagulles or the “big hump” and Mr. P. F. came over. Another trial. Well the gracious lady saw
that we were tired and soon departed.
March 28. Friday.
We walked around in the morning and I washed my hair. In the afternoon Mag and I started out
to say some good-byes. But on the way we stopped at Fuleihans and enjoyed it there much
more than at the other places. First we went to Sabbachs but they were just going out to church
so we didn’t have to stay long. Then we went to Clair’s and as she was going out also we didn’t
have much of a visit with her. We came home and then after supper went to the dance. Nasri
called for us and we all had more fun that evening with Dr. Najar and Selma. We __ him along
�like anything. The last dance we shall have at the Palace Hotel. Well good-bye dear old place
we have surely enjoyed ourselves there! We reached home around 1. And __ what tea __ for us
were enacted there. A place of saness a little also.
March 29. Saturday.
Oussani, Regina
First Mother’s Day in Paradise May 8, 1977.
If I had all the world to give,
I’d give it yes, and more.
To hear your voice, to see your smile
When you greet me at the door.
But all I can do, dear mother is to go
And tend your grave,
And leave behind my tears of love
To the best mother God ever made.
I’d like to think when life is done,
Wherever heaven may be
You’ll be standing by the gate
Up there to welcome me.
Darling, please pray for me.
Tommy.
Yonkers Herald Statesman May 8, 1977
Ourssani, Regina
Sept. 30, 1976
Dearest Mother:
A year has gone,
But memories linger.
As near and dear as yesterday,
Sometimes it seems a lifetime,
And sometimes only a day,
But always in my heart Mom,
You are never far away.
I know you walk beside me,
And when my life is through,
I’m sure that God will take my hand
And lead me straight to you.
I’ll cover your sweet face
With kisses, as I did in the past,
And then you’ll smile at me and say
“You have come home at last”
Pray for me darling.
Tommy
�Yonkers Herald-Statesman 9/30/77
In Memoriam
Oussani, Regina
February 21, 1881
Sweetest Mother in Heaven
On your 96th Birthday
“I only have your memory dear mother, to remember my whole life through; But your sweetness
will linger forever, as I treasure the image of you”
Please pray for me darling,
Eternal Love,
Your Son, Tommy
Yonkers Herald Statesman
Tarrytown Daily News
White Plains Reporter Dispatch
Feb. 21, 1977
Oussani Regina
First Christmas in Heaven
I miss you now, my heart is sore.
As days go by I miss you more.
Your loving smile and gentle face.
No one can ever take your place.
Love Always,
Your Son,
Tommy
Yonkers Herald Statesman 12/17/76
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Oussani Fuleihan family
Publisher
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Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
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The donor retains full ownership of any copyright and rights currently controlled. Nonexclusive right to authorize uses of these materials for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes are granted to Khayrallah Center pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. Usage of the materials for these purposes must be fully credited with the source. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials.
1920s
Diaries
Families
Travel
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Angele Hobeiche Kmeid-Ellis Collection: Correspondence
Description
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Materials in the Ellis Family correspondence collection focus primarily on the letters written between Angele Ellis and her family members in Lebanon. The collection contains over 400 letters, cards, poems, articles and drafts, and notes.
Source
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Kail Ellis
Publisher
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Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
Date
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1862-2014
Contributor
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Ellis Family
Translations by Lala AlSaeedi and Hadia Harb
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Donor retains full ownership of any and all copyright currently controlled in agreement with Khayrallah Center. Nonexclusive right to authorize all uses of these materials for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes are granted to Khayrallah Center pursuant to Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA).
Language
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Arabic
English
French
Type
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Text
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KEllis2018-358
Title
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Journal of Angele Ellis, 1982 February 15
Description
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A daily journal written by Angele Ellis, dated February 1982-1983.
Date
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1982-02-15
Creator
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Angele Ellis
Subject
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Journals, Fictional
Diaries
Journal writing
Language
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Arabic
English
Type
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Text
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Text/pdf
Source
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Kail Ellis
Publisher
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Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
Rights
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Donor retains full ownership of any and all copyright currently controlled in agreement with Khayrallah Center. Nonexclusive right to authorize all uses of these materials for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes are granted to Khayrallah Center pursuant to Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA).
1980s
Angele Ellis
Diaries
Ellis
Journals