An Arabic travel journal written by Joseph Oussani detailing his journey from Baghdad, Iraq, to the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition in Illinois. A translation by Leon Bushara is also included.
A statement from William B. Hess, the United States Consul General at Constantinople, certifying that Joseph "Yousoph" Oussani and 12 others are "engaged in business in the Ottoman Section of the World's Columbian Exposition of Chicago," dated 1st…
A letter to Joseph Oussani from his brother dated March 16, 1893 in Baghdad. Two handwritten English translations and a photocopy of the letter are included in the folder.
This is old Ottoman Turkish. It is likely an acknowledgment by a man called "Abdulraheem the son of (name not clear) Hassan Asfahani from the state of Iran and a resident in Najaf" to "Joseph Oussani from Ottoman state who resides in Baghdad." It…
Two letters: One from Aziz & Shafiqa Asaad Butrus Raad to their father confirming the arrival to their cousin Khalil and asking about family and sending their regards. The second letters is from Khalil to his uncle, Asaad, confirming the arrival of…
Two letters: One from Khalil to his uncle, Asaad, apologizing for writing to him late due to work, asking about family and friends, and sending greetings. The second letters is from Aziz to his father, Asaad, telling him about the marriage of Khalil…
Two letters: in the first letter Aziz sends greetings to family and friends and congratulates his father for running the patrimony of Mar Sassine. In the second letter Khalil tells his uncle he is visiting his cousins and he couldn't send the things…
A letter from Khalil who discusses church maintenance and sends his greetings. He informs his uncle that Salem is visiting Lebanon, so he can send Youssuf with him, but he encourages Youssuf to learn English until then.
A letter from Salem who informs his family he won't visit due to work issues. He asks them to request another lady's hand so she can come with Youssuf.
A letter from Aziz informing his father that business is not going well and that is the reason why he didn't write for a while. He also shares that his brother, Salem, is moving to Salem, West Virginia, to open a new store. Aziz sends greetings to…
A letter from Sassine Asaad Butrus, who reassures his father about his life and discusses the wait for his sister's arrival. He sends greetings to his family and friends.
A bound photo book belonging to Margaret Oussani containing photographs of various Oussani family members in California and New York, hiking, swimming, and at the beach.
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A bound volume containing correspondence from 1919 concerning births and marriages (certificates, notifications, baptism info, etc.), Americans settling the affairs of recently deceased family members in Lebanon (debts, inheritance, etc), getting…
A large bound photo book belonging to Margaret Oussani and containing images from her school years, of travels with her family to Europe and Africa, of family and friends, and from the beach.
Envelope with photo negatives. There are some from a trip abroad, possibly to Egypt. Includes photographs of Isabel Oussani, Margaret Oussani, Leonard Oussani, and Nasri Fuleihan.
A photograph of a large group of people sitting in a car, possibly in Germany. Joseph, Gladys, Isabel, Margaret, and Leonard Oussani near the back of the car.
"يروي لنا المؤلف رحلته في بلدان الجزيرة العربية بين عامي 1922 و1924، زار في هذه الرحلة الحجاز واليمن والكويت والبحرين ونجد والعراق، يحل ضيفاً على الأمراء والملوك [...] ويصف لنا المدن العربية في ذلك الزمان وطريقة العمران وحياة الناس ووسائل النقل [...]…
"يروي لنا المؤلف رحلته في بلدان الجزيرة العربية بين عامي 1922 و1924، زار في هذه الرحلة الحجاز واليمن والكويت والبحرين ونجد والعراق، يحل ضيفاً على الأمراء والملوك [...] ويصف لنا المدن العربية في ذلك الزمان وطريقة العمران وحياة الناس ووسائل النقل [...]…
A letter to A.F. Kindersley from the American Consular Service, dated August 21, 1922. The letter addresses introducing and his desire to obtain an interview with Sir George Lloyd while travelling with the New York Times.
A letter from A.F. Kindersley to the Commissioner of Police in Bombay (now Mumbai), dated August 22, 1922. The letter addresses 's proposed travel plans to visit Bahrain and Nejd.
A photograph of a group of people standing outside at the pyramids in Cairo, Egypt. The group includes members of the Fuleihan family, Isabel, Margaret, and Leonard Oussani.
A photograph of a group of people standing on the deck of the S.S. Orbita. Three men stand on pillars and Isabel and Margaret Oussani stand between them on the deck. In a photo book containing the same photo the men have been identified, from left to…
Isabel Oussani's Diary in two parts. The first part covers August-October 1923 with the second part picking up in November 1923 and ending in March 1924. Isabel writes about her and her family's travels around Europe. There are newspaper clippings…
Volume 2 Issue 06 of The Syrian World published December 1927. The issue opens with an article by Byron Smith, an English professor, on Arabic words in English vocabulary. Following it is a song by Ameen Rihani, and an article about the Problems of…
Volume 1 Issue 08 of The Syrian World published February 1927. This issue opens with an article discussing the archaeological finds of the Hittite Empire by Dr. Philip K. Hitti. That article is followed by a travel journal entry by Ameen Rihani.…
Volume 2 Issue 04 of The Syrian World published October 1927. The issue opens with a travel journal entry by Ameen Rihani on his Pilgrimage to Byblos. Following it is a continuation of the Agricultural Situation in Syria (by Prof. J. Forrest…
