A newspaper article titled 'Ex-Carthage Boy Now Dean at Villanova Uni.'. The article dated 20 January 1986 is about Kail Ellis becoming dean of Villanova University and establishing the Institute for Contemporary Arab and Islamic Studies at…
A newspaper article published by the Villanovan titled 'Ellis New Dean'. The article is about Kail Ellis's achievements and qualifications that brought him to his new position as dean. Missing the first page.
A photograph of Neville Fuleihan standing outside with an umbrella behind him and a line of trees in the background a woman and man sit behind him, the woman's legs are only visible and the man is Nasri Fuleihan, photographed in Mt. Pocono 1943
Spiral bound account of the history of St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church of New Castle, Pennsylvania, and important families associated with the parish. Written for the church's 100th anniversary in 2013.
"Memoirs" by Wadea Kassab recounts Wadea's life from his childhood in Damascus and Bloudan, to his immigration to America in 1889, and through his pursuit of education and a career in dentistry.
Kawkab Amirka, كوكب أمريكا, Vol. 1, no. 36.Articles in English include: a lengthy travelogue about a trip to Greece; a history of the fall of Constantinople; and a short article about France's efforts to colonize the Saharan desert.
This manuscript by Aelyas Kassab is a history of the Kassab family and a biography of Aelyas' own life. It begins with Aelyas' grandfather Elyas Kassab, born in 1814, and traces the family through the nineteenth century; particular attention is paid…
Program booklet for the 50th anniversary celebration of St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Includes a written account of the parish's history, a program, menu, and guest list for the anniversary event, photographs of…
Photograph, with identification of attendees, of the funeral of Eeyoud at St. Anthony's Maronite Church, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, circa 1934. Rose Isaac El-Khouri was originally from Wilkes-Barre.
A newspaper article titled 'Father Ellis to be Guest Speaker at Central Pennsylvania Alumni Club Meeting'. The article shares that Kail Ellis will be joining Villanova alumni for the annual spring dinner on May 8.
Fall 1984 issue of "Ecclesia," the newsletter of St. George Orthodox Church of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Includes information about the church and Orthodoxy, as well as photographs of members of the parish and its groups. Also contains articles and…
A photograph of a family labeled on the back as "Mom, dad, and me," referring to Isabel Oussani, Nasri Fuleihan, and Dorothy Fuleihan, taken in Mt. Pocono, Pennsylvania 1943
Handwritten diary entries of Maron Domit Barkett providing an account of the early years following immigration of to America, arranged chronologically by date (7 pgs). Subjects include the birth of his children, health of his family, and his search…
Program booklet for the dedication ceremony for the new church building of St. Mary's Antiochian Orthodox Church in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Includes a program of the day's events, a brief historical sketch of the parish, and messages from members of…
Commemorative booklet for the dedication ceremony of St. Anthony's Antiochian Orthodox Church of Butler, Pennsylvania. Includes a biography of Metropolitan Philip Saliba, a brief history of St. Anthony's, correspondence, messages from local sponsors…
History of St. Michael's Orthodox Church of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, created for the parish's 20th anniversary in 1975. Includes a brief written history of the parish, photographs of church members and groups, and various messages from the…
Consecration program for the dedication of a new church building for St. Elias Orthodox Church in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Included is correspondence regarding the visit of Metropolitan Philip Saliba, Archbishop of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian…
A letter, written by J. W. Cooper of Shenandoah Public Schools, on April 18, 1916, certifying that Alice Darowish was a member of th sixth grade when she left Shenandoah.
A typed letter certifying Alice Darowish's birth date as April 12, 1900 in Boro, Shanandoah Pennsylvania. It lists the name of her father, D. E. Darowish, and his residence, 134 E. Coal St., Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. It bears a seal and was signed by…
