Philip Joseph Oral History conducted by John Horan and Lindsey Waldenberg

This interview with Philip Joseph, a third-generation Lebanese American detailed his family's history, beginning with his grandfather's immigration from Lebanon to Austin, Texas, in 1886 to avoid the Ottoman draft. He recounted his family's establishment in Austin, the importance of family traditions, and their connections to prominent local figures. The interview also explored his upbringing, education, and legal career, as well as his efforts to preserve and document his family's history.

Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies

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