A promise of employment certificate for Alfred Mussawir, confirming his employment as a Bobbin Setter at Arlington Mills. It was produced on June 26, 1918, and stamped by the manager, John Marjerison. On the back is a signed physician's certificate…
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"…
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.
A promise of employment record for Bashir Simon created on June 24, 1921, confirming their employment as a doffer in Washington Mills. On the back is a signed physician's certificate of health.
A brochure from the New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health Services Disaster and Terrorism Branch titled, 'Coping with the Stress of Emergency Evacuation' circa 2006.
A physician's certificate of age confirming that Charlie Kalil was at least 16 years old when it was filled out on March 12, 1914. It provides his date of birth, April 15, 1894, and residence, 397 Chestnut St.
Diary of Elias Nakhleh (Najle in Spanish, and father of María Najle) who was from the town of Yabroud in Syria. It starts with his immigration to La Cumbre, Argentina in December 1923, and then goes on to detail his life there including the passing…
Diary of Elias Nakhleh (Najle in Spanish, and father of María Najle) who was from the town of Yabroud in Syria. This is supplemental to the first part of his diary. Here he lists letters, sent, includes a poem, details his daily life between the…
A doctor's note from Docteur S. Najm in Beirut, Lebanon. The note is addressed to Kail Kmeid and lists the dates that he has previously visited the doctor, totaling five visits since 5 November 1957.
Photograph of a sign for Dr. Anis N. Sawaya Dermatology and Cosmetology Business located in Bteghrine, Lebanon. They are the first cousins of George Kahdy.
A promise of employment certificate for Edmund George Samra created on June 29, 1945. It confirms his employment for Mrs. Pizeira [?] at 309 Essex St. The job description is "helping in the [illegible?] room." On the back is a signed physician's…
A promise of employment certificate for Effie Jawdy, certifying her employment at Prospect Mills as a doffer. On the back is a physician's certificate of health, signed by M. Schwartz.
A chain of emails that refers to Mettrie Lari's diagnosis of breast cancer and her subsequent double mastectomy. Another chain of emails from three months earlier between Mettrie Lari and her mother Barbara Estes goes into detail about how their…
This record certifies Fred Aoun's employment as a stripping bobbin at Pacific Worsted Mill. It was filled out on September 5, 1916, and signed by M. J. Delaney, his employer. On the back is a Physician's Certificate of Health, signed by an M.…
A promise of employment certificate for Gabriel Joseph to work at Wood Worsted Mill as a doffer, issued on July 15, 1919. On the reverse is a signed physician's certificate of health.
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…
A City of New York Department of Health record issued on July 19, 1918, certifying that George Mussawir was born September 4, 1903. Stamped by a medical doctor.
An empty glass bottle embossed with the name "Haddad." Note from the donor: Ameen F. Haddad had two MDs, one from Protestant College and one from New York University. He had offices at 89 Broad St. and worked to develop face creams, which is likely…
A letter, written 30 Jan 1934, from Harlem Hospital in New York, certifying that Joseph Oussani, 54 years of age, was admitted on January 19, diagnosed with a fractured skull and diabetes, and died on 21 January 1934.
A promise of employment certificate filled out on September 7, 1920, promising employment for James Kalil at Pacific Mills as a Sewing Machine Tender. On the reverse side is a signed physician's certificate of health.
A letter from E. J. Cate, Truant Officer for Lawrence Public Schools, written on January 4, 1912. It requests the opinion of Dr. J. H. Bannon on the age of Jennie Salem. It lists her birthdate as December 27, 1895, although he questions it. On the…
A physician's certificate of health certifying that Joseph Romanus is older than 16 years old. It is signed and dated July 3, 1919, but otherwise not filled out.
A physician's certificate of age for Karim Saliba issued on September 11, 1922. It lists Karim's residence as 358 Elm St. and confirms their age as at least 16.
This manuscript by Aelyas Kassab is a history of the Kassab family and a biography of Aelyas's own life. It begins with Aelyas's grandfather Elyas Kassab, born in 1814, and traces the family through the 19th century
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on December 14, 1944. Stewart shares that he is sick with the flu and pleurisy and will write when his health improves.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on May 26, 1944. Stewart wrote about his injury to his hand and arm and mentioned that his friend Cook suffered a heart attack. He also mentions that Harrison and Pop fought which resulted in…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on March 3, 1945. Stewart discusses his struggles with the flu and the progress he has made on their house. He asks Romey to share her travel information with him so he knows when she will arrive.
A letter from As'ad Attallah who informs his father, Father Tobia, that he is sending a check of 500 francs through bank transfer as gift for his siblings and asks his father to pray for him to maintain good health and succeeds at work, so he can…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father about Emili's health, refers to a health problem. He also explains that he has money left with his cousins, but unable to pay him as businesses are not very well. He updates his father about As'ad.…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who assures his father about their health, but informs him that businesses are not very well and therefore asks him not to cancel the purchase of any properties. As'ad Gantous returned them to Corossa, when he comes…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who shares family updates and writes to his father to ask about the health of George and Yakoub (Jacob). Krouger advises his father not to reconcile with Ibrahim Naja. Dated November 13, 1937, Conakry, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who advises his father on sending secure letters. He also wishes his uncle good health after hearing he is sick. Dated October 1, 1938, Conakry, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who tells his father that he stayed in hospital for 20 days, but he feels good at present. He updated his father about As'ad, his brother, he broke up with As'ad, their son in law, and apologizes for not supporting the…
A letter to Father Tobia Attallah from Mansour Elias AlBitar. Mansour informs Father Tobia of the birth of his son but with a medical/physical condition, he was born without [anus], and underwent several operations. Mansour asks Father Tobia if he…
A letter from Nadim Attallah to his father who writes that he and Krouger are worried because they have not received a letter from the family. Nadim updates them about As'ad. Nadim also asks about Emili's health. Dated October 15, 1931, Conakry,…
