An article from the Fayetteville Observer about the Hafli sponsored by the St. Michael the Archangel Maronite Catholic Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Carolyn Dorroll is pictured in the top photo on the right.
A clipping from NEXT! Magazine profiling the Hafli put on to raise funds for St. Michael the Archangel Maronite Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
A portrait of Carolyn Dorroll (left) with three unidentified women posing in front of a spread of Lebanese food, published in The Fayetteville Observer.
An article excerpted from an unknown newspaper titled "Hunt's Pick for Commission Has Helped at Rex 36 Years." The article describes Thelma Knuckley Zaytoun's decades of volunteer work which preceded her appointment to the North Carolina Commission…
A cover of Biotechnology Magazine featuring Raja Khalifah and James Wassenberg at work at BioStratum. This special report on Khalifah's work at BioStratum was published in the January 14, 2005, edition of the magazine.
An article published in the Wall Street Journal profiling Wael Al-Chakra's position as leader for IBM's Corporate Service Corps, established in 2008 and dedicated to aiding local nonprofits.
A selection of articles and clippings on the occasion of Philip Shehdan's graduation from the Cathedral Latin High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. These clippings were taken from The Cathedralite, the school's publication, and include a brief…
A brief account, given by Edward Saleeby, of the immigration of his paternal family including his father, Nasry Rashid Saleeby, uncle Gibran Rashid Saleeby, and grandmother Labibee Courie Saleeby.
A telegram sent by Ed Rabil to Cecil Mae Bradley, who he eventually married. The telegraph, sent via Western Union from Chapel Hill to Smithfield, apologizes for Ed's absence due to class.
A "Today's Women" article from The News and Observer profiling Yvette Baini Domit soon after the Domit family's move to Raleigh, North Carolina. The accompanying photograph depicts Yvette with her youngest son, eight-month-old Matthew Domit.
A letter, from Rev. Elias Zaytoun of Kinston, NC, sent on September 18, 1922. It confirms that Marie Hatem was born on June 15, 1906 in Hammana, Lebanon, at the Maronite St. Mary Church.
Article in the Gold Leaf Farmer newspaper providing public notice of a hearing held by the Wendell Board of Commissioners regarding a rezoning request for a parcel of land.
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A letter from Jerry L. Cross, Researcher at the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources to Joseph Zaytoun regarding a research request on the Lebanese in New Bern. Included is a census list from 1910.
John T. Church of the North Carolina State Democratic Executive Committee writes to Joseph El-Khouri expressing his pleasure over attending the Democratic National Convention with him.
Letter from John T. Gill, Chairman of the Cherokee County Rural Development Authority, to Bernie Zellner of the Tennessee Valley Authority asking for the TVA's assistance with survey work.
A scan of Stephen Carter Rabil's birth certificate from July 14th, 1959, issued by Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, North Carolina, and signed by the attending physicians. The back of the certificate has Stephen's footprints in blue ink.
An envelope containing receipts from the Hotel Sir Walter and The Holiday Motel. Included is a newspaper clipping concerning Irwin Belk and a note in Arabic.
Publicity Scrapbook Contest notebook, created by Joseph Maroun El-Khouri during his time as publicity chairman of Andrews Lions Club District 31-A. In addition to articles about the activities of the Lions Club during these years, the scrabook…
A transcript of a talk given by Joseph Zaytoun to the Triangle Lebanese Association about the impact of Lebanese in America, in which he speaks about his family's experience living in North Carolina.
Correspondence from Lindsay A. Waters to Joe El-Khouri with a copy of her letter to an exchange student from France, who will be hosted by the Hendersonville Lions Club.
A draft for the articles of incorporation for the Metrolina Phoenician Club. The Metrolina Phoenician Club was founded in 1986 by the North Carolina Lebanese Christian community. According to the draft of the common objectives, the Club was formed…
The 2008 Historic Mooresville Calendar, which featured archival photographs from Mooresville's history. The month of November was sponsored by John Mack & Son Department Store and includes photographs of the family and the business.
Clippings from the New Bern Sun newspaper detailing Joseph Salem's academic achievements: from the point he entered school as a non-English-speaking eleven-year-old, Salem advanced rapidly in his studies to graduate from high school as…
A scrapbook of publicity clippings created by Norman Hartman during his time as publicity chairman of Andrews Lions Club District 31-A. In addition to articles about the activities of the Lions Club during these years, the scrabook includes articles…
Norman Trueblood, State Secretary-Treasurer of the Lions of North Carolina, notifies fellow Lions of the appointees to the Committee for International Youth Exchange also containing handwritten notes to Joseph El-Khouri.
An article in the Raleigh News & Observer profiling Fahd Saleh, the patriarch of the Saleh family, to commemorate his life after his September 2007 death.
A letter sent from Robert H. Hartmann to Beverly Tetterton at the New Hanover County Public Library on April 28, 2006. In the letter Hartmann thanks Tetterton for her assistance with finding newspaper clippings related to Wilmington's Syrian…
List of the Governor's Small Business Council members' resumes. Joseph El-Khouri's resume includes handwritten notes and corrections. There is also a letter from Robert P. Huntley expressing his pleasure over his appointment to the Small Business…
"Remembrance of first Holy Communion" certificate for Charles Joseph, who received his first Holy Communion on May 17th, 1931, at Sacred Heart Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Signed by Reverend A.R. Freeman.
A photograph of the Salem family. Left to Right, Back Row: Maija, Amelia (plain white, second from left), Scott Naeser (striped), Michael Ray (green), Jay, Joseph (seated in chair). Front: Alex (pink), Donna (red), Ron (blue), Annie (girl).
