Postcard featuring a photograph of Westminster Abbey with Big Ben and St. Margaret's Church sent to Sam Norman in Poughkeepsie from his niece or nephew.
A note in Arabic that is dated from November 13, 1939. There is also a note from Nell's father Michael Wehbie who states that he misses her very much and asks that she write back to him whenever she has time. Date at the top of the letter is November…
A letter from Nell Kahdy to her daughter Barbara Kahdy in which she tells her she has found a Mother's Day letter from Barbara from the year 1946. Nell Kahdy attaches this letter to her own.
A handwritten card from George Kahdy to his daughter Barbara Estes. In this card, he sends his congratulations after Barbara sent news that her and Jim Estes were to marry. He talks about the weather and the event that Nell Kahdy is putting together…
A handwritten card from Nell Kahdy to her daughter Barbara Estes and Barbara's husband Jim. She talks about her time in France and the variety of people that she meets while there.
A handwritten card from George Jr., Martha, Kathryn, and Kristin Kahdy wishing Barbara Estes a happy birthday. It seems to have originally been accompanied with a gift. The card also mentions that their mother, Nell Kahdy, seems to be doing better…
A handwritten card from Nell Kahdy to her daughter Barbara Estes in which she thanks her for the gifts she sends. She also reminisces about how thankful she is to have had such wonderful children. At the bottom there are two notes. One is from George…
A card from Nell and George Kahdy to Barbara and Jim Estes wishing them a good time in Arizona. She also talks about the weather and how she's grateful for the communication she has with her children and grandchildren. Dated February 7, 2004.
A handwritten card from Mettrie Lari to her mother Barbara Estes in which she mentions spending Barbara's birthday with her in Highlands, North Carolina. She sends early birthday wishes and thanks her for her support. Dated July 11, 2005.
A handwritten letter from Bill (William S. Elias) to Jim and Barbara complimenting them on the party that was thrown in honor of George and Nell Kahdy.
A card from Mettrie Lari that refers to a trip that her mother Barbara and Jim Estes went on. The outside of the card is a side note from Mettrie Lari wishing Barbara Estes a happy Mother's day.
A handwritten letter from Georgette Kahdy to her sister Barbara Estes in which she compliments Mettrie and John Lari's relationship. She also thanks Barbara for a pillow she sent. Dated April 2, 2006.
A letter from Iyali Ruiz and Tran that states how meaningful Barbara Estes is to them and that for Thanksgiving she wanted to recognize how thankful they are for having her in their lives.
A handwritten birthday card from Georgette Kahdy to her sister Barbara Estes. It details how much Georgette values Barbara and mentions a future trip they are taking together. Dated December 2013.
A letter from Russell Ficke, Superintendent of Calvary Cemetery, to Margaret Oussani, enclosing a receipt for the final payment of the amount required for the permanent care of her grave holding, dated 29 Oct 1971.
A letter from Russell Ficke, Superintendent of Calvary Cemetery, to Margaret Oussani, acknowledging receipt of partial payment toward perpetual care, dated 15 January 1971.
A letter from Edward Mitty, Executive Director of the Trustees of St. Patrick's Cathedral, to Margaret Oussani acknowledging receipt of her payment for the Permanent Care of graves in Calvary Cemetery, dated 23 November 1971.
A letter from Russel Ficke, Superintendent of Calvary Cemetery, to Margaret Oussani, returning the key to her vault and providing information on perpetual care costs, dated 20 November 1967.
A letter from Matthew McEvoy, Supervisor of Trustees Office, to Margaret Oussani setting up an appointment to obtain the key to the mausoleum, dated 16 May 1960.
A letter from Matthew McEvoy, Supervisor of Trustees Office, to Margaret Oussani setting up an appointment to discuss perpetual care of the mausoleum, dated 19 September 1960.
A letter written by Joseph Oussani dated 5 May 1896. Joseph announces his upcoming marriage to a young Irish Catholic American girl to his parents in Baghdad, begging their blessing since they could not be there. He mentions that his brothers, Yak…
An English translation by Leon Bushara or a letter from Boutros (Peter) Oussani to his brother Joseph, probably circa 1893 given the context of travel. A second handwritten copy of the translation is also in the folder.
A letter to Joseph Oussani from his brother dated March 16, 1893 in Baghdad. Two handwritten English translations and a photocopy of the letter are included in the folder.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
Content Warning: Materials in this collection contain harmful content, including racist and white supremacist language, graphic descriptions of lynching, and other forms of violence.
A letter from the wife of Lake City Judge Joe Gillen to Florida Governor Carlton reporting incidences of illegal alcohol sales during prohibition in which local police were complicit. She states that a local Deputy Sheriff runs a "place called Red…
