A letter from Byron Hall, acting Commissioner of the United States Immigration Service, to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, sent on May 18, 1912. It states that his office was unable to verify that Joseph Schickrie was…
Naturalization Papers for George Joseph Safy dated 2 Nov 1903. Occupation listed as cigar dealer. Year of arrival listed as 1894. Reference testimony given by Anthony M. Nofal.
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on October 31, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Jousef Essad Sabibe arrived in the…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on October 30, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheriden, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies Joseff Bostani's [Bestany] arrival in the…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on September 25, 1912, in Ellis Island, New York. It was sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
Clippings from the New Bern Sun newspaper detailing Joseph Salem's academic achievements: from the point he entered school as a non-English-speaking eleven-year-old, Salem advanced rapidly in his studies to graduate from high school as…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on January 4, 1913, signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall, and sent to Abraham Tanous, c/o Bistany, at 39 Valley St., Lawrence, MA. It certifies that Ibraham Tonses arrived in the United States…
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…
Contract for transportation by sea for Youssef Nassif, who was travelling to New York on the Bretagne and was departing on April 29, 1911. He was travelling with his daughter, Hafya Nassif [17], and his other child, Shekri [11]. On the back of the…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on November 25, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheriden, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It confirms Gabriel [Gebraill] Ayoub'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.
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 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.
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.
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…
An Ottoman passport for Elias Dighar [Daguer] in Arabic and French issued on October 12, 1912. It states his age, 18, and his birthdate, December 25, 1895, written in pencil. His father is listed as Abrahim Daguer and his destination is given as New…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on August 29, 1913, sent to George Boushar of the Lawrence, Massachusetts, Department of Public Schools, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies Elias Boushar's arrival in the…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on May 24, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheriden, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It confirms Elias Assad's arrival in the United States on May…
The autobiography of Edward C. Saleeby, revised in 2001. It contains detailed reminiscences of his childhood, time serving in the United States military during World War II, and his marriage and children. In addition to covering Saleeby's own life,…
Special issue of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee editorial ADC Reports. After two introductory articles, the special issue describes 11 unique communities of Arab-Americans across the United States.
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.
A deed of gift to the National Museum of American History from Helen Samhan and Mary Mokarzel listing the specific journals, photographs, and other documents that they donated to the museum. The Deed was enclosed in letter 1-1-1-2.
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…
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.
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…
A certificate of citizenship from the United States of America Department of Labor for Angele Ellis. Home address listed as 720 Parham Street, Carthage, New York
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.
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on December 14, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Catherine Siyoufi arrived in the United…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on October 4, 1909. This record was produced at Ellis Island, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed…
