An immigration record for an 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."
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Youssef Samaan on August 14, 1911. It confirms the baptism of Oganine daughter of Saleem Lahoud on December 27, 1995.
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…
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…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Rafael (last name not clear) on June 5, 1913. It confirms the baptism of Maryam Saleem Shalohoob on April 15, 1895, age (18.2)
Joe Salem photographed with his wife Amelia Wehbie sitting together dressed in their military uniforms. Joe was in Army intelligence and Amelia was in the Red Cross from 1942 to 1944.
