A letter from Alice to her father Salloum Mokarzel, written in Beirut, Greater Syria (modern-day Lebanon). In this letter, dated November 22, 1925, Alice tells her father not to worry about her and the rest of the family because they are safe in…
A letter from Alice to her father, Salloum Mokarzel, written in Beirut, Greater Syria (modern-day Lebanon). In this letter, dated December 7, 1925, Alice tells her father about the eventful week she had. On Sunday, Alice, her mother, her siblings,…
A letter from Jerji Nicola Khattar al-Chuayri to Jerji Yunan Saykali. He sends his greetings and asks about his parents. He asks him if he has been conscripted into military service. He also informs him about the difficulty of learning a new language…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He expresses his concern about him. He also sends his congratulations to his brother and his cousin Michel after their recovery from their illness. He tells him about his meeting with the consul in Paris who…
Letter from Michel Saykali to his brother Georges. He expresses his deep sorrow for the death of their mother. He asks Georges about their circumstances during the revolution that will cost Lebanon a lot a money and victims. He also wishes that the…
Letter from Georges Saykali to his brother Michel Saykali. He tells him how the Fidayeen organizations with the help of the Syrian Army have occupied large sections of Lebanon and how these organizations are attacking the Lebanese Army sites. He…
رسالة من الدكتور انيس (الاسم الاخير غير واضح) الى امين الريحاني بتاريخ 19 تشرين الاول 1918. فيها يطلب الدكتور، وهو في الجندية، من الريحاني، وكان حينها ذو مركزٍ "في نظارة الحربية" - اي وزارة الدفاع - مساعدته على التعيين كضابط في القسم الطبي او الصحي…
رسالة من الملك عبد العزيز الى امين الريحاني بتاريخ 19 نيسان 1924. فيها يجيب الملك على رسالة سابقة من الريحاني. الملك يعبر عن فرحه بتعيين البرت الريحاني، اخو امين، في منصبه "المهم" - لكنه لم يسمه. ويعلق الملك الريحاني على الاعتداءات التي حدثت على…
A copy of a photograph of Yousef Hobeiche in the Lebanese gendarmerie taken in Khiam Marjeyoun, dated 1926. Inscription reads, 'My unit during inspection. I had broken my leg some time ago, and I couldn't wear the boots, so I dressed in a suit.'
A copy of a photograph of Yousef Hobeiche and the Lebanese gendarmerie, dated 16 November 1928. Inscription reads, 'During the siege of [unclear].' Poem on the back means, 'You will miss me like the night misses the moon.'
A copy of a photograph of Yousef Hobeiche and the Lebanese gendarmerie, dated 11 November 1928. Inscription reads, 'Our army training on firing guns and machine guns.'
A copy of a photograph of Yousef Hobeiche and the Lebanese gendarmerie, dated 1934. Photograph contains the names of each member of the group on the back side.
A photograph of Yousef Hobeiche in Lebanese Gendarmerie, note reads 'My loving brother status in memory and God’s blessing on me opened the star my loving country' dated 1926
A photograph of a group of soldiers, the Lebanese Gendarmerie, Yousef Hobeiche is standing in the back and the note reads 'War of the Rebellion of the Druzes
Building fortifications in [illegible]', c. 1920s
A photograph of Yousef Hobeiche in Lebanese Gendarmerie, note reads 'My dear brother, I kiss your cheeks with longing. You are well and at peace. I hurried to you yesterday and today too to make sure we are reassured. Let me always know you are well.…
A newspaper article titled ''The Marines Have Landed! Kail Ellis' Letter Exclaims'. The article is about a letter from Kail Ellis detailing the Marines presence in Lebanon. The article is likely from 1958
A newspaper article titled 'Message From The U.S.'. The article is about leaflets that were dropped over Beirut by U.S. Air Force planes. This is likely dated around 1958.
A newspaper article titled 'Lebanon: Cry, My Beloved Country' written by Mansour Labaky. The article is about the crisis in Lebanon and Labaky's feelings on it.
A cap embroidered with a USS Nashville Logo. On the front above the bill is a logo with an anchor and Marines symbol. Below this logo is a banner which reads "Liberty and Country." This hat originated from the event which required the United States…
A telegram, in its original envelope, from the quartermaster general of the US Army to Nasri Fuleihan requesting if he would accept a possible indefinite appointment as associate structural engineer, dated 8 June 1941, and another slip of paper…
A letter from Pvt. N. Fuleihan stationed at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Keefe dated 18 November 1951. Another letter written in pencil is included, but not dated.
Newspaper clipping describing Neville Fuleihan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nasri Fuleihan of Meadow Ave., one of 22 airmen recently graduated from ambulance driver class at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
An article published in the Camp Lejeune Globe newspaper concerning the contributions made by the late Albert Ellis to the USO, dated December 19, 1969.
A small article with an image showing Charles Ellis receiving a plaque recognizing Senator Albert J. Ellis's (his father) service to the men and women of the armed forces.
Copy of honorable discharge from the U.S. Army by reason of "convenience of the government to accept appointment as 2nd Lieut., Army of the US, and active duty," dated July 5, 1942, in Fort Benning, Georgia.
Copy of George A. Kahdy's certificate of service. A note on the front of the certificate states "Active duty as an officer July 6, 1942 through Dec. 31, 1945. Active duty as enlisted man Sept. 16, 1940-July 5, 1942. Total active duty WWII Sept. 16,…
George, Adma, Virginia, and Nell Kahdy stand outside of a house together. George Kahdy is dressed in his Army uniform while his mother, Nell, and Virginia are dressed formally. "1945. Dothan, Ala. George, mom, Virginia, Nell."
Marie and Chris Wehbie stand in front of the family restaurant named "Log Cabin." Caption on the back reads, "Marie Wehbie and Chris Wehbie 1943. Log Cabin grandparents restaurant on Fayetteville St."
