A postcard depicting Hamid's "Million-Dollar Pier" at Atlantic City, NJ. Hamid later bought the Steel Pier in 1945. The postcard contains writing from Giorgine to Sylvia Path in April 1945.
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun posing outside in his military uniform while in China during World War II. He is smiling at the camera and has his hands balanced on his leg. Dated December 1945.
George Kahdy holds his young daughter, Barbara Kahdy up while they are both outside. George Kahdy is dressed in a formal suit while his daughter is bundled in a warm, light colored outfit. Caption on the back reads, "1945 Arlington."
George and Nell Kahdy stand side by side as they hold their young daughter, Barbara. They are all dressed in formal clothing in Arlington, Virginia. Caption on the back reads, "George and Nell with Barbara 1945."
A foreign money order receipt from Angele Ellis to Sister Marguerite Louvet and the Orphanage of St. Charles in Beirut (spelled Beyrouth), Lebanon, dated 15 December 1945 for $130.00.
Copy of George A. Kahdy's certificate of service. A note on the front of the certificate states "Active duty as an officer July 6, 1942 through Dec. 31, 1945. Active duty as enlisted man Sept. 16, 1940-July 5, 1942. Total active duty WWII Sept. 16,…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 17, 1945. Stewart discusses his end of employment with Hills Grocery Company and the details of his day. He shares his worries about Romey's health and ensures to emphasize that Andy must…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 21, 1945. Stewart describes the changes he has made to their house in hopes that she will enjoy it. He also discusses his intentions to return to camp with Shep so that they can continue…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 21, 1945. Stewart mentions Romey missing his call and that he has heard unpleasant rumors about her.
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on February 27, 1945. Stewart replies to Romey's concerns about her truck and where she should keep it. He discusses what she should bring and his plans to move out of the Hotel Thomas Jefferson.
A resignation letter from Joe Stewart to the Hills Grocery Company was included with a letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey. In the letter he discusses how sick he was and his struggles to regain his health. Then, he discusses his trip with Romey…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on January 27, 1945. Stewart addresses a tense conversation between he and Romey. He also mentions letters he has received from other friends.
A promise of employment certificate for Edmund George Samra created on June 29, 1945. It confirms his employment for Mrs. Pizeira [?] at 309 Essex St. The job description is "helping in the [illegible?] room." On the back is a signed physician's…
Letter from Michel to his brother Georges. He sends greetings and kisses to the family. He tells him that his business is going very good and that he has a capital of 50 thousand Riyal. He promises him that once the war ends he will come back to…
A letter from Joe Stewart to Emeline Romey written on March 3, 1945. Stewart discusses his struggles with the flu and the progress he has made on their house. He asks Romey to share her travel information with him so he knows when she will arrive.
A selection of articles and clippings on the occasion of Philip Shehdan's graduation from the Cathedral Latin High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. These clippings were taken from The Cathedralite, the school's publication, and include a brief…
A copy of a letter from former Lebanese president Emile Edde to Salloum Mokarzel offering him the pen that Naoum Mokarzel used to sign the Franco-Lebanese peace treaty.
A photograph of Henry Zaytoun standing beside a house in a formal military uniform. His military cap contains an anchor and the jacket has pins on the collar with three lines located on the cuffs. Dated November 1945.
A photograph of Agnes Murman before she enters Ellis Zaytoun's Plymouth to visit Charles Murman in Cherry Point, NC, while he's on duty. She wears a dark-colored skirt suit with light-colored lapels. Dated November 1945.
A photograph of Vivian Salem standing amongst bushes in the front yard of a house. She wears a dark-colored skirt and light-colored blouse. Dated November 1945.
A photograph of Bobby Salem looking at the camera as he climbs the fence of a Baptist church in New Bern, NC. He wears a light-colored outfit and patterned jacket. Dated November 1945.
A photograph of Bobby Salem drinking from Bert Salem's cup in front of a Baptist church in New Bern, NC. Bobby Salem wears a white outfit with a patterned jacket while Bert Salem stands in front of him wearing a light-colored jacket and dark-colored…
A photograph of Bobby Salem and Bert Salem leaning against the fence of a Baptist church in New Bern, NC. Bobby Salem wears a light-colored outfit and patterned jacket while Bert Salem stands next to him holding a cup and wearing a light-colored…
A photograph of Bert Salem, Bobby Salem, Agnes Murman, Connie Lamar, and Tommy Lamar standing on the sidewalk while watching the circus parade. Bert Salem wears a plaid jacket and dark-colored pants, Bobby Salem wears a light-colored outfit and…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun standing next to Bobby Salem and Tommy Lamar as they sit on a tricycle. Ellis Zaytoun wears a vest and cardigan while Bobby Salem controls the tricycle. Bobby Salem wears a dark-colored outfit while Tommy Lamar sits…
A photograph of Uncle Winfrey and young Tommy Lamar posing outside next to a tree. Winfrey Lamar wears a military uniform and crouches next to Tommy who wears a white outfit. Dated November 1945.
A photograph of Winfrey Lamar and Cleo Lamar standing outside next to a tree. Winfrey Lamar wears a military uniform while Cleo Lamar stands next to him in a dark-colored skirt suit with a white bow on the front. Dated November 1945.
A photograph of Bert Salem and Agnes Murman standing outside on Thanksgiving Day. This photograph was taken before Agnes Murman left to go to Cherry Point, NC, to visit Charles Murman. Bert Salem wears a striped shirt and dark-colored pants while…
A photograph of Bert Salem and Bobby Salem on a slide while Vivian Salem stands next to them. Bobby Salem and Bert Salem are stopped in the middle of the slide as Vivian Salem holds Bobby. Bert Salem is positioned behind Bobby and is smiling at the…
A photograph of Bobby Salem and Bert Salem on swings in the grass. Bobby Salem sits on a swing in dark-colored overalls and a white shirt while Bert Salem stands behind him and pushes the swing. Dated November 22, 1945.
A photograph of Bobby Salem and Bert Salem on swings in the grass. Bobby Salem looks away from the camera and wears dark-colored overalls with a white shirt while Bert Salem stands next to him and smiles. Bert Salem wears a striped shirt and…
A photograph of Charles Murman and an unknown man on the side of a dirt road. This photograph was taken while on his honeymoon with Agnes Murman in Asheville, NC. Charles Murman wears his formal military uniform with his jacket placed over a wooden…
A photograph of Agnes Murman sitting on a wooden bridge over a river. This photograph was taken while on her honeymoon with Charles Murman in Asheville, NC. She wears a plaid dress and dark-colored heels. Dated October 1945.
A photograph of Charles Murman standing on stone steps in the forest while on his honeymoon in Asheville, NC. He wears his formal military uniform and holds his garrison cap in his hands. Dated October 1945.
