Joe Salem Leads Local Senior Class (From May 1929 New Bern Sun Journal)

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 valedictorian. The article additionally references the academic achievements of Joe's younger brother, Albert, as well as the war service of their father, Shikery Salem and the family's experience of Syria during the war.

Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies

Joseph Salem (handwritten corrections)

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