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.
