An application for employment certificate for Nassef Haddad created on November 4, 1924. It states that his employer is A. Haddad--likely his father Abraham. It lists his residence as 369 Chestnut, place of birth as Berlin, New Hampshire, and age as…
A handwritten letter from Mary E. Leary, Principal of the Amesbury Street School, on September 7, 1921, certifying that James Hassey was born on February 7, 1907.
A writing sample proving that Annie O'Hanian can read, write, and speak English well. Signed by Anna A. Murphy, a teacher at the Special School, on May 13, 1914.
This application is for a certificate for employment and was filled out by the Arlington Mill on November 12, 1912, to employ Michael Assad. It lists Michael's residence as 95 Elm St., his birthplace as Syria, and birthdate as April, 1894.
A Promise of Employment record, issued on June 7, 1918, signifying Nezira Abounader's emplyment as a Filling Tender at Arlington Mill. On the back is a signed physician's certificate of health.
A letter written by Nellie Choate of Arlington Mills on February 14, 1914. It lists the work history of Chekir Hanna, resident of 295 Oak St. It indicates that they received his "pink card of illiteracy" on October 28, 1912, and that his birthdate on…
An application for employment certificate for Chickery Ead, created on November 19, 1912. It lists his residence as Elm St., his birthplace as Syria, and his birthdate as 1894. It lists his potential employer as Arlington Mills. It was attached to…
An application for Certificate for Employment for Joseph Bistany. It provides his residence, 92 Valley Street, date of birth, September 10, 1896, and other personal information, including physical characteristics and a note that he was "illit.…
This record is an application for an employment certificate for Gabriel Ayoub. It provides information about Gabriel, including residence, 4 Bennington St., birthdate, December 1895, and other information. The record was signed on August 2, 1913, by…
A letter written on December 7, 1909, requesting that Sadie Maloof be given proof of her baptism by B.M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Lawrence schools. The letter states that she was baptized on November 28, 1895, by Rev. M. Q. White, and lists her…
A Promise of Employment record signed by Beul Weisberg on June 13, 1918, signifying Jennie Abdulla's employment as a doffer at Washington Mills Factory #1 on Canal St., Lawrence, Massachusetts. On the back is a physician's certificate of health,…
A birth record created on August 16, 1912 by the City Clerk's Office of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The record provides information about Alice Abbas, including her date and place of birth. It also includes information about her parents, including her…
A birth record issued by the City of Lawrence City Clerk's Office on January 25, 1915. It certifies Barney Bolis's birthdate as August 23, 1902, and lists his parents as Michael Bolis and Marcella Belris. It was signed by Edward S. Wade, city clerk.
This birth record, issued by the City Clerk's Office of Lawrence, Massachusetts, on April 4, 1904, confirms George Akel's birth as June 20, 1903. It provides further information about George, including place of birth, 383 Elm St., name of father,…
A record certifying that Michael Kalil of 301 Elm St. was born in Syria on March 25, 1894, and was 19 years old when the record was filled out, on June 19, 1913. The back of the pink card has a stamp for Sam Kalil's Gents' Ready-Made Clothing…
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…
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,…
An immigration record, produced in Marseille, France, on September 15, 1910. It lists Rosa Bon Assaby as 17 years old and her destination as Lawrence, Massachusetts. The back states that she can read and write, is Syrian, a housewife, and on her…
An immigration record from Marseille, France, created on September 16, 1911. The record lists Alice Abdalla as immigrating at age 17 in 1911. On the back of the record is information including her profession, the fact that she could read, that it was…
This record, created at the Cross St. School in Lawrence, MA, on March 5, 1906, details the health of Alice Assaf. It provides other information, including address, 397 Elm St., names of parents, Celia and Wadia, and occupations of parents, "jewelry"…
This record kept track of the admission, discharge, and promotion of students in the elementary school system. This document provides information about Alice Assaf including date and place of birth--March 5, 1904, in Lawrence, MA--name of parent,…
This handwritten note, signed by Margaret S. Brown, Principal of the Cross Street School, confirms that according to the records of the school Joseph Akey's birthdate as January 25, 1906.
A record certifying Alfred Dowaliby's birthdate as September 24, 1914. It lists his place of birth, 53 White St., Lawrence, Massachusetts. It also includes his father's name, Ameen Dowaliby, mother's name, Julia Abdabor Dowaliby, and their respective…
This letter confirms George Arry's age as 20. It is addressed to a Mr. B. K. Bradley and signed by Dr. I. A. Hajjar. It is written on paper bearing Dr. Hajjar's letterhead, with an address at 65 Lawrence St., Lawrence, MA.
This letter certifies Eva Baddour's baptism date as February 15, 1899, in St. Romane's Church, Hammana, Syria. It was signed by Rev. Elias Hadshety on October 8, 1915.
A letter, writen by F. N. Martin, General Second Hand of the Carding Department for Everett Mills, on January 26, 1923. It requests a temporary certificate to allow Faries Corey to work until his passport arrives from Caribou, Maine.
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].
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 for Hatem A. [Adio] Nasser who was travelling to New York on the Touraine and was departing on April 20, 1912. The back of the document states that Hatem was born on May 1, 1896. He was Syrian, his destination was…
A school record for Michael Habre created in June of 1916. It certifies that he was born on September 5, 1902. It lists Michael's residence as 9 Pine St. and the name of his parent as Fareeda (Haseeda) Habre. It also provides information about…
A school record from the Hampshire Street School for Beshara Aboud listing his date of birth as January 20, 1894 and residence as 325 Oak St. The record was filled out by a teacher, Anna C. Lane, and approved by the principal, E.F. Hutchinson, on…
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…
A temporary employment certificate granted by Lawrence Department of Public Schools, valid for employment of Faries Corey until his passport arrives, confirming his age. It provides Faries's address, 407 Elm Street, and was issued January 26, 1923.…
A record for Nassef Haddad, born February 2, 1910, detailing his school record. Filled out by Lawrence High School, it provides the name of Nassef's father, Abraham, and residence, 281 Hampshire Street.
This record identifies the school history of George Assad, born May 17, 1917. It lists George's residence as 368 1/2 Elm St. and his father as Charles Assad. It was filled out on November 1, 1932, and signed by L.J. Leary.
An application for an employment certificate for Effie Jawdy, requesting to work at Prospect Mills as a doffer. It lists Effie's residence as 284 Chestnut St., place of birth as Syria, present age as 14, and last grade attended as 7.
An application for employment certificate for James Hassey for employment at Washington Mills. It lists his residence as 276 Hampshire St, place of birth as Syria, and present age as 14.
An application for employment certificiate for Zahia Hajjar for work at the Ayer Mill, issued on August 6, 1913, and signed by the mill's overseer, Tom Forrest. It lists her residence as 370 Elm St., and date of birth as May 21, 1893.
An application for employment certificate for Victoria Hajjar for work at the Arlington Mill. It lists her residence as 71 White St., place of birth as Michigan, and present age as 15 years old.
An application for employment certificate for James Dowaliby, requesting for him to work at the Washington Mill. It lists his residence as 53 White St., place of birth as Dover, NH, and present age as 14 years.
An application for an employment certificate for Fred Dowaliby, requesting for him to work at Arlington Mills. It lists his residence as 315 Chestnut St., place of birth as Dover, New Hampshire, and present age as 15 years and 10 months.
This record is an application for an employment certificate for James Arrajj. His employer is Sam Hajjar's Store, and his residence is at 292 Oak St. It lists his age as 15 years old.
This record is Fred Aoun's application for employment. It lists his desired employment, stripping bobbin, at Pacific Worsted Mill. It also lists his address as 265 Hampshire St., place of birth as Syria, and age as 15.
An application for employment certificate for Nezira Abounader to work at Arlington Mill. The record lists Nezira's residence as 409 Elm St., her place of birth as Worcester, Massachusetts, and her present age as 14.
