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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1934. Photograph contains the names of each member of the group on the back side.
An unknown man kneeling as he holds a bouquet of flowers. He is wearing a military uniform with three metals attached. The writer mentions Armistice Day.
A portrait photograph of Joseph Zaytoun in his military uniform and garrison cap during World War II. On his coat pocket, shirt collar, and cap he is wearing a multitude of pins.
George Kahdy and four other men pose together at Gunter Field, Alabama. Two of the men crouch down as the other three stand behind them. Caption on the back reads, "Walker, Bentsen, Leopold, Hallman at Gunter field one day before leaving for…
George Kahdy and his mother casually walking on the street. George is wearing his military uniform while his mother is wearing a casual dress. Caption on the back reads, "Probably in Macon, Georgia. Dad with his mother. WWII."
Mary Wehbie stands in the middle of Chris and Sam Wehbie in front of the family restaurant and tavern wearing their WWII military uniforms. Mary Wehbie is wearing a dress with an apron over it.
Chris and Sam Wehbie stand in front of the family restaurant in the WWII military uniforms. Caption on the back reads, "Nell brothers uncle Chris Wehbie and Uncle Sam Wehbie in front of family restaurant and tavern. WWII. Fayetteville Street Raleigh.…
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."
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.
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…
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.
A photograph of Sitty Ramza, Joseph Zaytoun, and Agnes Zaytoun outside of Ellis and Isabelle Zaytoun's house in New Bern, NC, before Joseph Zaytoun left for camp. Sitty Ramza holds the door of a car and wears a patterned dress. Joseph Zaytoun stands…
A photograph of Thomas Lamar and Constance Zaytoun in front of a house on Easter. Thomas Lamar wears a military uniform and walks across the lawn while Constance Zaytoun walks behind him in a light-colored skirt suit. Dated 1943.
A photograph of Henry Zaytoun, Ellis Zaytoun, Isabelle Zaytoun, and Joseph Zaytoun standing outside. Henry Zaytoun wears a light-colored suit, Ellis Zaytoun wears a striped suit and vest, Isabelle Zaytoun wears a dark-colored fur coat, and Joseph…
A photograph of Albert Salem and Joseph Zaytoun standing outside on the grass. Albert Salem wears a double breasted Navy uniform while Joseph Zaytoun stands next to him wearing a Marines uniform. Dated 1943.
A photograph of Albert Salem, Joseph Zaytoun, Ellis Zaytoun, and Henry Zaytoun outside on the grass. Albert Salem wears a double breasted Navy uniform, Joseph Zaytoun wears a Marines uniform, Ellis Zaytoun wears a dark-colored striped suit and vest,…
A photograph of Vivian Salem, Albert Salem, and Bert Salem standing outside on the grass. Albert Salem stands in a double breasted Navy uniform next to Vivian Salem who wears a dark-colored fur coat. In front of Vivian Salem stands Bert Salem in a…
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun at Parris Island, SC. He wears a military uniform while lying down on asphalt in prone position. He is also holding a rifle turned to the side. Dated 1943.
