A name badge for Nafie Kalil of San Juan, Texas for the First Annual Convention of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs in Beaumont, Texas on September 4-5, 1932.
A name badge for Nafie Kalil of Houston, Texas for the Third Annual Convention of the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs in Houston, Texas on September 2-3, 1934.
A record certifying that Najieb Joseph was born in Syria in August, 1896, and was 19 years and 2 months old when the form was filled out by his father, Joseph [Psherda?].
A record, issued by the City Clerk's Office of Dover, New Hampshire, on November 16, 1918, certifying Najib Dowaliby's birthdate as November 12, 1904. It lists his father's name as Ameen Dowaliby.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Boutrus Boutrus on August 23, 1909. It confirms the baptism of Najeeba, daughter of Naoum Ayash Yezbek, on August 10, 1893. Godfather was Elias Ayash Yezbek and godmother was Nimnim, wife of Hannah…
A handwritten letter in Arabic. Confirms the baptism of Najeeb, son of Tannous Awadh, on April 2, 1897, by Father Khouri Necholas Ghattass. Written by Father Khouri Elias (last name not clear) on August 3, 1913.
A letter written by Mary E. Leary, Principal at the Amesbury Street School, on September 9, 1920. It certifies that Najeeb [likely James] Kalil was born on September 20, 1904, and enrolled in school on September 11, 1911.
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on November 7, 1910, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Commissioner William Williams. It certifies that Najeeb R. Hauna arrived in the United…
This is a record, produced by the Oliver School, confirming Najeeb Assaf's graduation from 8th grade. On the back it provides the date of his baptism, March 21, 1900.
This letter, dated June 16, 1913, was handwritten by Father Georges Kallass. It confirms Najeeb Assad's birthdate as October, 1896 and states that the Father performed his baptism at the St. Shalitah Church on October 23, 1896. It lists his father as…
A letter from E. U. Butterfield, Superintendent of Schools of Dover, New Hampshire, to Bernard Sheridan, superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, Massachusetts, stating that he is sending Najeb Mansur's birth certificate with the letter. The letter is…
A personal statement by Joseph Norsiff of Dover, New Hampshire, stating that Najeb E. Mansur was born November 17, 1895, and was christened on the same date in Hamana, Lebanon. The letter is typewritten, signed by both Norsiff and the State of New…
An application for employment certificate for Najeb Mansur created on June 18, 1913. It lists his residence as 161 Elm St., birthdate as November 17, 1895, and other personal information. It lists his future employer as Pacific Mills.
A letter written in English and Arabic by Father Khouri Gabriel on December 18, 1908. Certifies that Naim Jasser, son of Tannos Jasser, was born on April 10, 1893, and baptized on June 5, 1893. The Arabic portion lists the mother as Khazna, the…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on August 15, 1913, sent to Fred G. Ghusn at 369 Elm St., Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It confirms Nahil Akel's arrival in the United States on February 19, 1913 on…
This immigration record was produced at Ellis Island on November 25, 1912, sent to Bernard M. Sheridan, Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence, MA, and signed by Acting Commissioner Byron Hall. It certifies that Nahas Wadik arrived in the United…
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Nematallah al-Hasibany on December 18, 1914. It confirms the birthdate of Naeem Faris on January 1, 1899. The letterhead is from St. Joseph's Maronite Church in Ayn Zibdy, Syria.
An Arabic letter handwritten by Father Khouri Elias [Last name unclear] on August 15, 1913. It confirms the baptism of Nabih Hatem on July 10, 1896. An English notation on the page states that "Mahiva Hatem" was 17 years and 2 months old.
This manuscript is comprised of Ameen Rihani's experiences in Al-Hijaz where he was in communication with the Sultan Ibn Sa'oud advising treaties of peace. Rihani describes his diplomatic excursions all throughout Arabia in the mid-1920's and the…
Contract for transport by sea for Murad Razouk [45] and his family. His family consisted of two sons, Hami [25] and Navrah [16], a child named Malaheh [3], and a baby named Razouk [2]. The back of the document states that he was Syrian, was…
Moussa Domit standing in front of a house in Columbus, Ohio in the winter, circa 1955. Moussa moved to Columbus after his immigration in 1953, and attended the Ohio State University.
Caption from Marsha El-Khouri Shiver: "Sithoo Moura & Photo of Giddoo." Moura Isaac posing beneath a portrait of her deceased husband, Thanios Isaac. Thanios passed away in 1939. Though the photograph is undated, it was likely taken in the early to…
