George Kahdy balances on the wing and holds onto the back window of a plane named "Nell." Caption on the back reads, "George Kahdy named his plane for Nell Mettrey (his wife). Egdin field AFB, Fla."
An American War Dads card that belonged to Philip Shehdan, son of Beshara Shehdan. Philip enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1945, as soon as he turned 18 and graduated from high school.
A portrait of Joseph Zaytoun and Thelma Knuckley standing in the chapel of a church on their wedding day. Joseph Zaytoun wears a formal Marines uniform while Thelma Knuckley stands next to him wearing a satin or silk wedding dress with the train…
The autobiography of Edward C. Saleeby, revised in 2001. It contains detailed reminiscences of his childhood, time serving in the United States military during World War II, and his marriage and children. In addition to covering Saleeby's own life,…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 17, 1945. Stewart discusses his end of employment with Hills Grocery Company and the details of his day. He shares his worries about Romey's health and ensures to emphasize that Andy must…
Caption: "U.S. Navy Landing Craft Aboard U.S. Navy LST [Note: Landing Ship, Tank]."
A photograph taken by Mitchell Baddour during his time serving in the US Navy.
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.
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.
Certificate of honorable discharge for Peter A. Parker, First Sergeant of Company M (1000), 119th Infantry on 20 March 1919 at Baltimore, Maryland. Issued by the Department of the Army on 7 March 1950 by order of the Secretary of the Army. Signed by…
Scanned copy of the formal surrender of Japan during World War II signed by various officers in the US military given to Charles Joseph to commemorate the end of the war.
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…
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…
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.
