A citizenship record sent from Beirut, Lebanon to Angele Ellis while she awaited her paperwork to go through the American Consul in Marseille, France. This record was obtained by Mariam Hobeiche on behalf of Angele Ellis.
A copy of a photograph of Angele Ellis, Zakia Sukarye (Zakia Haddad), and other unknown women ast the Marseille Zoo in Marseille, France, dated 1926. Angele and Zakia stayed in Marseille while their immigration papers were prepared and processed…
Asaf Kahdy holds his young son, George Kahdy, on their trip from Lebanon to the United States. Asaf Kahdy leans over slightly as he and his son sleep. An unknown woman sits next to them. The back of the photo reads, "My grandfather Asaf George Kahdy…
An immigration record for Mansoar Zine produced on September 19, 1921, at Ellis Island, then sent to the Lawrence, Massachusetts Superintendent of Schools and signed by Chief Clerk A.F. Sherman. It certifies that Zine arrived in the United States on…
A passport for Deebey [Dibio] Sofeir (11 years old) and brother Saabeh Sofeir (9 years old) issued by The Department of Public Security in Egypt. Contains a photograph of the children. It also contains a number of stamps indicating that the children…
An affidavit signed by Mary Aoun of 262 Hampshire St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, attesting that Mary Nader was 17 years old and not 14, as her father believed, based on the fact that she lived in the village when Mary Nader was born. The testimony was…
An affidavit signed by Mrs. Aseen Aoun of 262 Hampshire St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, attesting that Mary Nader was 17 years old. This testimony is based on the fact that her own 16-year-old daughter was born one year after Mary Nader. This testimony…
An affidavit signed by William Nader of 73 Hampshire St, father of Mary Nader, attempting to establish Mary's true age as 17 rather than 14. He states that he was incorrect about her age due to a culture of not keeping track of ages in his home…
Passport for Saada Owen [Aoun] [50] who was accompanied by her two children, Afife [15] and Michael [14]. They were from Lebanon. The passport was issued on May 7, 1921, and was used to travel to the United States via France shortly thereafter.
An immigration passport, produced by the Department of Public Security, Ministry of the Interior, in Egypt on July 2, 1921. The document allows Michel Bistany to travel from Cairo, where he had been living, to the United States via Italy and France.…
A series of pink immigration records from the journey of Saabeh Sofeir and Deebey Sofeir, aged 13 and 15 at the time of their travel on August 17, 1921. The first document is a receipt or ticket for travel on the Fabre Line paid for by Sarah Sofeir…
A chart that includes information taken from a letter sent by Alex Daye (Dayyeh) to the Maronite Patriarchate in Lebanon. The original letter was sent in response to their request for enumeration of Lebanese immigrants in various parts of the world.
Letter sent from the Maronite Patriarchate in Lebanon. This letter was sent by Alex Daye (Dayyeh) to the Patriarchate in response to their request for enumeration of Lebanese immigrants in various parts of the world.
Letter sent from the Maronite Patriarchate in Lebanon. This letter was sent by Alex Daye (Dayyeh) to the Patriarchate in response to their request for enumeration of Lebanese immigrants in various parts of the world.
International passport of Lamia Boustani [Lamya Bastany], issued in 1920. On the back it is stamped by the American Consulate in Beirut and signed by Frederick Bird on October 30, 1920. Lamia was originially from Lebanon and was born in 1903. It…
Permission of travel document issued on May 3, 1920. The front of the document states that Louis Bou-Sarhal was 21, a resident of Hammana, Lebanon, was travelling to the United States, and that his father's name was Boutros Bou-Surrhal. The back…
French Republic passport for Elias Shakkal issued May 10, 1920. It states that he was born in Aleppo [Alep], lived in Beirut, and was travelling to the U.S. He was not accompanied by anyone else.
A passport in Arabic and French. Travel document of Tekla Mansour, age 16, traveling to New York. Document was issued on June 10, 1920, with photo of travelers. Includes names of accompanied persons: brother (name not clear - Kaveel?) age 10, sister…
Permission of travel document produced on July 23, 1920. The front of the document states that Hind El Hajj Boutros was 14, a resident of Sakiet-El-Mousk, Lebanon, was travelling to the United States, and that her father's name was Najim El Hajj…
Permission of travel document issued on April 6, 1920. The front of the document states that George Bon-Chakra was 16, a resident of Deir-El-Kamar, Lebanon, his destination was New York, and his father's name was Youssouf Bon-Chakra. The back of the…
An immigration record for Elias Shakkal showing his transport from Marseille, France, to New York. It shows he was to depart for New York on July 16, 1920. It lists his nationality as Syrian and his profession as being a day laborer [journalier]. He…
A French Republic passport from Beirut, Syria, for Emilie Soliman listing her age as 18 years. It states that she was born in Beirut, her nationality was Syrian, and that she was travelling to Lawrence, MA. She was not accompanied by anyone.
United States of America certificate of naturalization, number 960022, for Peter Aledo Parker at age 23. Parker is described as 5' 5", "white" in "color," "dark" in complexion, and without any visible distinguishing marks. He is unmarried and has no…
Medical document for Yussif Boua Krouche [very hard to read] indicating the treatment of trachoma infection. The document also states that while it was given on board a ship it did not guarantee acceptance at either a boarding or landing port. It was…
A letter written by American Line to Mr. Nassar S. Hajjar at 371 Elm St., Lawrence, MA, on March 14, 1914. It confirms Zakie Battal's arrival in the United States on June 22, 1914, at age 17. It also specifies that Zakie traveled as a third class…
An immigration record issued in Naples, Italy, on March 27, 1914, for a journey to New York. The record, likely a ticket, was issued to Saud [?] [Saa?].
A copy of a list of passengers, mentioning Toufic Ellis, coming from Lebanon to the United States on the S.S. Oceanic from Cherbourg, France, dated 22 July 1914.
An immigration record created at Ellis Island, New York, on January 7, 1914. The record details the admission of Rashid Abdelnour into the United States. This record provides information about Rashid Abdelnour, including his age, destination, and…
A letter written by A. R. Saunders, Insurance Agent for French Line, addressed to Bernard M. Sheridan, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, on February 6, 1914. It certifies that Martha Hajjar purchased a ticket for the French Line on June 2,…
A prepaid ticket, good for one year, for Gamelia Samia issued on February 16, 1914. It shows passage from Beirut, Syria, to Lawrence, Massachusetts. It lists Gamelia's age as 17. It was stamped by A.R. Saunders Insurance at 362 Essex St., Lawrence,…
A prepaid ticket, good for one year, for Nazrah Samia created on February 16, 1914. It shows Nazra's passage from Beirut, Syria, to Lawrence, Massachusetts. The cost of the journey is listed as $44.54 for one adult in steerage. It lists Nazrah's age…
Contract for transportation by sea by the Transatlantic General Company out of Marseille, France, issued on April 4, 1914. Sabooha F. Hatem was a 33 year old Syrian woman traveling to New York with three children, Habib (17), Elase (10), and Najle…
Contract for transportation by sea for Abraham Nemir (18), issued on April 4, 1914. He was travelling to Lawrence, MA, on the Rochambeau. He was from Vadi Dayer, Syria, and was a farmer [cultivateur].
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on Setpember 9, 1913. It was was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
A letter from M. Schwartz, MD, stating that he does not believe that George Ferris is 16 years old. It is attached to another record, from the United States Department of Labor, Immigration Service, sent to Lawrence, Massachusetts, by acting…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Labor, Immigration Service on September 16, 1913. It was was produced at Ellis Island, sent to the Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron…
An immigration record, produced by the United States Department of Labor, Immigration Service, and sent to the superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, on October 1, 1913. It certifies Zakie Battal's arrival in the United States on June 22, 1913.…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on October 21, 1913, sent to Yousseff Elias of 356 Elm St., Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies Youssef Elias's arrival in the United States on October 12,…
Certificate of vaccination for an 18-year-old immigrant given in Marseille, France, in October, 1913. The name, written in pencil, is illegible. He departed from Beirut and arrived in Marseille. Created by the Messageries Maritimes, a French shipping…
An immigration record, produced in Marseille, France, on November 8, 1913. It lists Melhem Beseybes as 20 years old. The document also states that Beseybes left for Chicago. The back of the document states that Beseybes was Syrian, could not read or…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on November 20, 1913, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies Chickery (Shikri) Ead's arrival in the…
An immigration record for Faride Fahajoun issued on November 15, 1913, and stamped by the Georges Bousquet in Marseille, France. It is a pink tag from the S.S. Germania of the Fabre Line.
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on May 9, 1913, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner P.A. Baker. States that Daieb Elias arrived in the United States on March…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on May 20, 1913, sent to Joseph Sahady at 354 Elm St. in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner P.A. Baker. It certifies that Marian Boutros arrived in the United States on December 3,…
An inspection card for Efenkehi Bahia produced on June 7, 1913, in Marseille, France. It includes an indication of vaccination and a pink ticket for the S.S. Roma of the Fabre Line.
Portion of a ticket to be kept by the passenger. This ticket was issued by the Compagnie Francaise de Navigation a Vapeur Cyprien Gabre & Compagnie [The Fabre Line], a French shipping line, on July 22, 1913. This ticket belonged to Yousef Habib who…
