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  • Tags: Letters-English

Date: 1922 Sept 11
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English certifying the age of Karim Saliba. Lists their date of birth as March 3, 1903, and date of baptism as March 10, 1903. The letter in Arabic certifies the birthdate of Hanna Saliba on March 21, 1901, and her…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_SalibaKaren001_wm.pdf

Date: undated
An undated letter from Margaret Brown, principal of the Cross Street School, stating that Elias Saliba was born on November 3, 1903.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_SalibaElias001_wm.pdf

Date: 1910 May
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English. Written by Rev. F. Michael Kouri, it certifies that Nazira Joseph Saidy was born on February 10, 1893, and baptzied on March 25, 1893.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_SaidyNazira001_wm.pdf

A handwritten letter from Clark Carter, Secretary of the Lawrence City Mission written on September 18, 1909, on a page with the mission's letterhead. It was written to help prove that Charles Own [Khalil Aoun] was 14 years of age. It explains that…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_OwnC002_wm.pdf

Date: 1909 Aug 18
A handwritten letter in Arabic and English. Written by Father Khouri Hannah Zizhzghy on August 18, 1909, the letter certifies that Amia Nimy, daughter of Makhoul Nimy, was born March 3, 1894, in Falougha. A note on the bottom, in different…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_NimyAmia001_wm.pdf

Date: 1932 April 4
A letter from John Batal, MD, written on April 4, 1932, reporting the wishes of Marya Nassif's mother, Katherine Nassif, for her daughter to stay home and help with the housework. The address 309 Oak St. is written on the bottom.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_NassifMary001_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 Nov 8
A note from Nellie M. Choate of Arlington Mills written on November 8, 1913, certifying that Adio Nassar was a "Syrian illiterate minor." It states that he left Arlington Mills on July 31, 1913, and he could not write his name.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_NassarAdio004_wm.pdf

Date: 1918 July 20
A letter from Edward Wade, City Clerk of Lawrence, Massachusetts, sent on July 20, 1918. It addresses a birth record for George Mussawir, correcting his name to read Alfred George (from Joseph) Mussawir.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_MussawirGeorge001_wm.pdf

Date: undated
A note from D. E. Callahan, principal at the Tarbox School, reccomending Eva Mansour for a home permit.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_MansourEva002_wm.pdf

Date: undated
A letter certifying that Kizhia Elias Koury was born May 17, 1903, and baptized December 3, 1903. Written by Rev. Gabriel Bostany, Rector at St. Anthony's Church at 256 Elm St., Lawrence, Massachusetts. The note is written in both Arabic and English.…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_KhouryKizhia001_wm.pdf

Date: 1920 Sept 9
A letter written by Mary E. Leary, Principal at the Amesbury Street School, on September 9, 1920. It certifies that Najeeb [likely James] Kalil was born on September 20, 1904, and enrolled in school on September 11, 1911.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_KalilJames003_wm.pdf

Date: 1915 Dec 11
A letter from Rev. Thomas Griffin of Henderson, North Carolina, written on December 11, 1915. It certifies that that Kalile Francis was born on September 27, 1904, in Henderson, North Carolina, and baptized by missionaries from the Sacred Heart…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_KalileFrancis001_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 Sept 20
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…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_KabalanxGeorge001_wm.pdf

Date: 1908 Dec 18
A letter written in English and Arabic by Father Khouri Gabriel on December 18, 1908. Certifies that Naim Jasser, son of Tannos Jasser, was born on April 10, 1893, and baptized on June 5, 1893. The Arabic portion lists the mother as Khazna, the…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_JasserNaim001_wm.pdf

Date: 1910 July 15
A letter, written on July 15, 1910, certifying that Namatallah Wakid Jameyl was born on July 12, 1894.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_JameylWakid001_wm.pdf

Date: 1909 June 5
A handwritten note in English and Arabic from L'abbe Moise Abi-Haidar on June 5, 1909. It states that Mary Hider was born on June 13, 1893, and baptized on July 15, 1893, in Baskinta, Lebanon. The English translation is written on a business card,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HiderMary001_wm.pdf

Date: 1909 April
A handwritten letter from Rev. Mosa Boohaider of Baskinta, Lebanon, on April 23, 1909. It confirms the date of birth of Lewis Hider as November 15, 1892, and his date of baptism as December 29, 1892. Handwritten notes in English at the bottom…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HiderLewis001_wm.pdf

Date: 1910 Sept 4
A letter written by Simon Abojalad from Kab Elias, Syria, on September 4, 1910. It testifies that Jahja Hawy, son of Namat Ulla Hawy, was born in Kab Elias and baptized on October 12, 1894.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HawyJahja001_wm.pdf

Date: circa 1922
A letter from Anna A. Murphy of the Special School confirming that Marie Hatem was born on June 15, 1906.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HatemMarie2002_wm.pdf

Date: 1922 Sept 18
A letter, from Rev. Elias Zaytoun of Kinston, NC, sent on September 18, 1922. It confirms that Marie Hatem was born on June 15, 1906 in Hammana, Lebanon, at the Maronite St. Mary Church.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HatemMarie2001_wm.pdf

Date: 1921 Sept 7
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.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HasseyJames001_wm.pdf

Date: 1914 Feb 14
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…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HannaChekir001_wm.pdf

Date: 1911 Nov 12
A handwritten letter, in both English and Arabic, written by Priest M. Koury, certifying that Tanous Habeeb Abi Hamad was born on November 12, 1895, and baptized on December 17, 1895.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HamadTanous001_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 Aug 7
A letter written by A. R. Saunders, Insurance Agent for French Line, addressed to Bernard M. Sheridan, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, on August 7, 1913. It certifies that Toufick H. Hajjar purchased a ticket for Austro-American Line on…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HajjarToufick001_wm.pdf

Date: 1914 Feb 6
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,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_HajjarMartha001_wm.pdf

A letter written by Rev. Aftimios Ofiesh, head of the Syrian Greek Orthodox Church in Montreal, on March 16, 1912. It testifies that Farideh Ghantus was born on January 4, 1895, in Muhaidithel, Lebanon. It states that she was baptized by Rev. Gabriel…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_GhantusFarideh001_wm.pdf

A letter by E. Butterfulk, Superintendent of Schools in Dover, New Hampshire, addressed to the Truant Officer and written on April 15, 1913. It indicates that the incorrect baptism was sent for George Gald (Galab)--Eugene Rabil's papers had been…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_GaldGeorge003_wm.pdf

Date: 1913 March 1
A handwritten letter from Rev. Simon [Ltibe?] on March 1, 1913. It certifies Said Francis's birthdate as November 21, 1894, in Alremidie, Mount Lebanon.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_FrancisSaid001_wm.pdf

Date: 1909 May 3
A letter handwritten by Rev. Moses Otto Hider in Baskinta, Lebanon May 3, 1909. It certifies that George Fireige, son of Assad Fireige, was born in 1893 and baptized on August 15, 1893.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_FireigeGeorge001_wm.pdf

Date: 1911 June 29
A handwritten letter from Rev. Moses Abihider, pastor of the Syrian Greek Orthodox Church in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on June 29, 1911. It certifies that Abraham Faris Abihider's (AbiH-ider) birthplace was Baskinta, Lebanon, and his date of baptism…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_FarisAbraham001_wm.pdf

Date: 1910 July 15
A handwritten letter in English and Arabic, certifying George Fadel's birthdate as July 15, 1895, and his date of baptism as September 3, 1895. It lists his father as Nicola Fadel and godfather as Youssef Shaheen. Written by Father Khouri Michael on…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_FadelGeorge001_wm.pdf

Date: 1911 Nov 3
A letter written by Priest Youseff Semaan on November 3, 1911, certifying Regina Dawood's baptism on October 30, 1896.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_DawoodRegina002_wm.pdf

Date: 1916 June 13
A typed letter certifying Rosie Darowish's birthdate as August 10, 1895, in Boro, Shanandoah, Pennsylvania. It lists the name of her father, D. E. Darowish, and his residence, 134 E. Coal St., Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. It bears a seal and was signed…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_DarowishRosie001_wm.pdf

A letter, written by J. W. Cooper of Shenandoah Public Schools, on April 18, 1916, certifying that Alice Darowish was a member of the 6th grade when she left Shenandoah.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_DarowishAlice002_wm.pdf

A typed letter certifying Alice Darowish's birthdate as April 12, 1900, and birthplace as Boro, Shanandoah, Pennsylvania. It lists the name of her father, D. E. Darowish, and his residence, 134 E. Coal St., Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. It bears a seal…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_DarowishAlice001_wm.pdf

A letter, written by G. L. Mulhare, headmaster at Lawrence High School, on March 16, 1944, certifying Lewis A. Corey's birthdate as April 28, 1929.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_CoreyLewis001_wm.pdf

Date: 1923 Jan 26
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.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_CoreyFaries001_wm.pdf

Date: 1907 July 20
A handwritten letter in Arabic from Priest Koury Mikael Koury, written on July 20, 1907. It is also translated into English. It certifies Elias Mousa Bicharah's birthdate as August 2, 1893, and his baptism date as September 1, 1893.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_BicharahE001_wm.pdf

Date: undated
This letter, handwritten in both Arabic and English, certifies Taraf's, son of Faris Aown, birthdate as July 21, 1896, and baptism on November 26, 1896. His hometown is listed as Saghbeen, Syria. It lists his father as Faris Nekowla Elias Aown and…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AounSeraf001_wm.pdf

Handwritten letter in Arabic and English. The letter certifies that Tom Nassif Ajamie was born on December 28, 1892 and was baptized on February 2, 1893. The letter was signed by Rev. Gabriel Kouri on December 18, 1908.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AjamieTom001_wm.pdf

A handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Olga George Aboutaja's birthday as October 15, 1893 and baptism as November 26, 1893. Godmother was Farah Rafael. The record also identifies her father as George Aboutaja and was signed by Rev.…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AboutajaOlga001_wm.pdf

A handwritten letter in Arabic and English, certifying Sadie Aboushar's age as 16 years and three months. The letter states that she was born on June 3, 1897, and was baptized on June 20, 1897. The letter also provides the name of Sadie's father,…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/GR0007/LPL_BRR_AboushanSadie001_wm.pdf

Date: 1916 May 16
Handwritten letter from Kahlil Gibran in English to Mary Haskel.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KC0057/gibran_folio_Letter_Mary_1916_Eng.pdf

Date: 1971
Poem, "The Blind Poet," handwritten by Kahlil Gibran.

The Blind Poet - Kahlil
I have been blinded by light,
the very sun that gave -- -- day
Gave me my night - how dream
And yet I am a --
While you -- sit Where
life gave you birth
-- dearest…
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KC0057/gibran_folio_poem.pdf

Date: 1958 June 13
A copy of the letter describing Joe Salem's appointment to the position of Major in the Army Reserves.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/kc0048/kc0048_003.pdf

A letter from Daniel J. Faour in New York, dated December 4, 1893, to the N.N. Brass Company about rattles that were ordered and had yet to arrive. The letterhead is of "Danial J. Faour &
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KC0059/LJacobs018.pdf

Date: 1955 Jan 16
Letter and envelope addressed to Genevieve [Norman] Joseph in the weeks following Rose Norman's death. Includes prayer cards.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KC0062/kc0062_1_11_006.pdf

Date: 1955
Letter and envelope addressed to Genevieve [Norman] Joseph from [Anita St. Emmen?] on the occasion of her mother's death.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KC0062/kc0062_1_11_045.pdf

Date: 1944 Dec
Holiday card from Josephine Nader featuring a portrait photograph of her and signed "Your Cousin, Jo Nader."
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KC0062/kc0062_1_11_062.pdf

Date: 1986 Dec
Letter and envelope addressed to Genevieve [Norman] Joseph (envelope also addressed to her husband, Charles Joseph) from [Gerda?] and family. Return sticker names John J. Callahan of Monrovia, California.
https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/uploads/KC0062/kc0062_1_11_064.pdf
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