A physician's certificate of age for Saba Sfier created on June 8, 1923. It confirms their date of birth as June 8, 1907, in Syria. It lists their address as 284 Elm St.
Letter in French and Arabic written on September 23, 1913. The French states that it is a certificate of baptism for Paul Sejean. It states that Sejean was baptized in the Parish St. Georges in Aquora, Lebanon [Akoura, Liban]. The letter reports that…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on August 29, 1913, by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall and sent to Aiz Abdo of 356 Elm St., Lawrence, MA. It certifies that Marie Scheinschany arrived in the United States on November 21, 1912,…
An immigration record issued in Naples, Italy, on March 27, 1914, for a journey to New York. The record, likely a ticket, was issued to Saud [?] [Saa?].
A promise of employment certificate for Edmund George Samra created on June 29, 1945. It confirms his employment for Mrs. Pizeira [?] at 309 Essex St. The job description is "helping in the [illegible?] room." On the back is a signed physician's…
A birth record produced by the City of Boston Registry Department on September 6, 1935. It certifies that Edmund George Samra, son of Abraham and Ella Samra, was born on March 12, 1930.
A prepaid ticket, good for one year, for Nazrah Samia created on February 16, 1914. It shows Nazra's passage from Beirut, Syria, to Lawrence, Massachusetts. The cost of the journey is listed as $44.54 for one adult in steerage. It lists Nazrah's age…
A prepaid ticket, good for one year, for Gamelia Samia issued on February 16, 1914. It shows passage from Beirut, Syria, to Lawrence, Massachusetts. It lists Gamelia's age as 17. It was stamped by A.R. Saunders Insurance at 362 Essex St., Lawrence,…
A school record for Louis Samaha issued on October 11, 1926. It indicates that he was born November 20, 1910, and resided at 143 Myrtle St. It lists information about Louis's studies at the Tarbox School and lists their parent as Sam.
An application for educational certificate for Karim Saliba, age 19, to work at the Pacific Print Works, filled out and signed by the mill's overseer, J.M. Mont, around 1922. It lists Karim's address as 358 Elm St.
A physician's certificate of age for Karim Saliba issued on September 11, 1922. It lists Karim's residence as 358 Elm St. and confirms their age as at least 16.
A letter from E. J. Cate, Truant Officer for Lawrence Public Schools, written on January 4, 1912. It requests the opinion of Dr. J. H. Bannon on the age of Jennie Salem. It lists her birthdate as December 27, 1895, although he questions it. On the…
An immigration record for A[?] Selim indicating prepaid passage on the Austro-American line in 1912. On the back, handwritten in pencil, is "Arrived October 17, 1912 at New York."
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on October 31, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Jousef Essad Sabibe arrived in the…
A birth record issued by the Town of Methuen, certifying that William Saba, the child of Mike Saba and Salemmy Bshara Saba, was born on October 3, 1921. It was reissued on September 17, 1936.
A school record for William Saba created on September 18, 1936. It indicates that he was born October 3, 1921, and resided at 6 Wells St. It lists information about his studies at Lawrence High School and lists his father's name as Michael Saba.
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on May 13, 1913, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner P. A. Baker. It certifies that Joseph Saade arrived in the United States…
A certificate of baptism issued on May 21, 1919. It certifies that Jonas Rudis was born on August 28, 1906, and baptized on September 5, 1906. It lists his father's name as Vicentos Rudis and mother's name as Petronele Debesuke. His sponsors are…
A physician's certificate of health certifying that Joseph Romanus is older than 16 years old. It is signed and dated July 3, 1919, but otherwise not filled out.
A school record for M. J. Rizgalla created on January 17, 1919. It indicates that they were born October 15, 1904, and resided at 500 Common St. It lists information about their studies at Warren Street School in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
A promise of employment certificate issued on February 5, 1919. It is for M. J. Rizgalla, promising their employment as a newspaper salesman for Lawrence Telegram Department. Included is a scrap of paper with a handwritten note verifying Rizgalla's…
Contract for transport by sea for Murad Razouk [45] and his family. His family consisted of two sons, Hami [25] and Navrah [16], a child named Malaheh [3], and a baby named Razouk [2]. The back of the document states that he was Syrian, was…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on June 29, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Bahia Rahmi arrived in the United States on…
A child labor certificate issued by the State of New Hampshire Department of Public Instruction on September 29, 1911, signed by E.W. Butterfield, Superintendent of Schools. It certifies that Eugene Rabil was born in Syria on September 12, 1895. The…
A promise of employment certificate for Michael Owen, certifying his employment as an oiler boy for J. Broadley. On the back is a physician's certificate of health signed by Dr. Schwartz. It was filled out on August 13, 1923.
A school record for Annie O'Hanian created on May 13, 1914. It indicates that she was born April 7, 1899, and that she resided at 57 Oak St. The record lists information about her studies at the Special School in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It lists her…
A writing sample proving that Annie O'Hanian can read, write, and speak English well. Signed by Anna A. Murphy, a teacher at the Special School, on May 13, 1914.
Contract for transportation by sea for Abraham Nemir (18), issued on April 4, 1914. He was travelling to Lawrence, MA, on the Rochambeau. He was from Vadi Dayer, Syria, and was a farmer [cultivateur].
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service, at Ellis Island, New York on June 29, 1912, certifying that Nicola Nazira arrived in the United States on June 17, 1912, aboard the SS Floride on…
Contract for transportation by sea for Nicola Nazria (16) and her sister Nabeha Nazria (11). They were going to New York and were departing on June 1, 1912. The back of the document states that Nicola was Syrian, was travelling to Dover, New…
A baptismal record issued by St. Anthony's Church on 256 Elm St. signed by Gabriel Bostany and B. Belloma. It certifies Mary Nassif's date of birth as February 1, 1917, and date of baptism as June 19, 1917. It lists her father's name as Assad Nassif,…
A school record for Mary Nassif, born February 1, 1917, and residing at 369 Elm St. It details her studies at Lawrence High School and lists her father's name as Assad Nassif. The record was stamped by L.J. O'Leary of the Lawrence High School on…
Contract for transportation by sea for Youssef Nassif, who was travelling to New York on the Bretagne and was departing on April 29, 1911. He was travelling with his daughter, Hafya Nassif [17], and his other child, Shekri [11]. On the back of the…
A birth record issued by the Town of Methuen Clerk's Office on April 10, 1917, certifying that John Henry Nassar, child of Najib Nassar and Mary Brock Nassar, was born on December 13, 1904.
A school record for Adio Nassar, created on November 8, 1913, certifying his age as 17 and residence as 363 Elm St. It lists his employer as Arlington Mills.
Contract for transportation by sea for Hatem A. [Adio] Nasser who was travelling to New York on the Touraine and was departing on April 20, 1912. The back of the document states that Hatem was born on May 1, 1896. He was Syrian, his destination was…
A City of New York Department of Health record issued on July 19, 1918, certifying that George Mussawir was born September 4, 1903. Stamped by a medical doctor.
A letter from Edward Wade, City Clerk of Lawrence, Massachusetts, sent on July 20, 1918. It addresses a birth record for George Mussawir, correcting his name to read Alfred George (from Joseph) Mussawir.
An application for employment certificate for Alfred Mussawir to work at Arlington Mills. It lists his residence as 53 Cross St., birthplace as Brooklyn, New York, and age as 14.
A promise of employment certificate for Alfred Mussawir, confirming his employment as a Bobbin Setter at Arlington Mills. It was produced on June 26, 1918, and stamped by the manager, John Marjerison. On the back is a signed physician's certificate…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on December 2, 1911, at Ellis Island. It was sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting…
An immigration record sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, on August 13, 1912, certifying that Byron Hall and the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service, was unable to find immigration…
An immigration record issued by the United States Department of Commerce and Labor, Immigration Service on September 25, 1912, in Ellis Island, New York. It was sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by…
Certificate of vaccination for an 18-year-old immigrant given in Marseille, France, in October, 1913. The name, written in pencil, is illegible. He departed from Beirut and arrived in Marseille. Created by the Messageries Maritimes, a French shipping…
A personal statement by Joseph Norsiff of Dover, New Hampshire, stating that Najeb E. Mansur was born November 17, 1895, and was christened on the same date in Hamana, Lebanon. The letter is typewritten, signed by both Norsiff and the State of New…
A letter from E. U. Butterfield, Superintendent of Schools of Dover, New Hampshire, to Bernard Sheridan, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts, stating that he is sending Najeb Mansur's birth certificate with the letter. The letter is…
A note written on letterhead from the Superintendent of Schools of Hudson, Hollis, Merrimack, Pelham, and Litchfield, New Hampshire, confirming that Dana Mansur attended 136 half days of school between September, 1921, and June 16, 1922.
