A note from Nellie M. Choate of Arlington Mills written on November 8, 1913, certifying that Adio Nassar was a "Syrian illiterate minor." It states that he left Arlington Mills on July 31, 1913, and he could not write his name.
A school record for Adio Nassar, created on November 8, 1913, certifying his age as 17 and residence as 363 Elm St. It lists his employer as Arlington Mills.
A promise of employment certificate for Alfred Mussawir, confirming his employment as a Bobbin Setter at Arlington Mills. It was produced on June 26, 1918, and stamped by the manager, John Marjerison. On the back is a signed physician's certificate…
An application for a certificate of employment for Kafry Karim filled out on March 10, 1912. It lists his residence as 377 Elm St., place of birth as Syria, date of birth as January 29, 1893, and potential employer as Arlington Mills. It is stamped…
A letter from Arlington Mills composed on November 11, 1913, explaining a complicated situation detailing different records and employments for Michael Kalil, which provide contradictory evidence for his age.
A letter written by Nellie Choate of Arlington Mills on February 14, 1914. It lists the work history of Chekir Hanna, resident of 295 Oak St. It indicates that they received his "pink card of illiteracy" on October 28, 1912, and that his birthdate on…
An application for certificate for employment for Wadiha Gannam created on December 9, 1912. It provides her residence, 375 Elm St., and birthdate, May 1, 1895. It lists her potential employer as Arlington Mills and is signed by the overseer, J.K.…
An application for employment certificate for Chickery Ead, created on November 19, 1912. It lists his residence as Elm St., his birthplace as Syria, and his birthdate as 1894. It lists his potential employer as Arlington Mills. It was attached to…
An application for employment certificate for Nasib Dow, created on September 3, 1912. It lists his residence as 22 Pine St. and date of birth as August 1, 1893. It identifies the mill with which he plans to work, Arlington Mills. It was attached to…
A copy of a letter from Arthur Foughty to Mary Mokarzel giving an estimate for the cost of printing the Al-Hoda Golden Jubilee book with handwritten notes most likely taken by Mary Mokarzel.
A copy of a letter from Arthur Foughty of McGregor & Werner, Inc. to Mary Mokarzel giving a second estimate for the cost of printing the Al-Hoda Golden Jubilee book.
A letter from As'ad Attallah who explains to his father the business conditions in Brazil and asks him to be patient and pray for him. As'ad sends 1000 francs to family and sends greetings of Yakoub alBitar to Father Tobia. Date not available, circa…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who updates his father on the situation in Brazil following the revolution. He asks to know the cost and model of the printers required to open a newspaper or magazine in Lebanon and in his next letter he will send him…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who admonishes, in a friendly manner, Father Tobia for not writing to him for so long and express his and his wife's sadness and depression for not receiving any letters from him. Dated March 1921.
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who informs Father Tobia of his new born baby, Fouad, and reassures him about his wife. He also tells him that businesses are not running very well specially after the war ended. Dated August 29, 1921.
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who informs Father Tobia of his moving to Altamira and asks him to write to him often at this address. Also, he promises to write regularly to Father Tobia. Dated February 27, 1922, Altamira, Brazil.
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who apologizes to Father Tobia for not writing for such a long time because of his son's death [Joseph] and reassures him that he is doing well but still sad. He also tells him that his second son [Darouich] will be…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who informs Father Tobia that no letters had been received from As'ad recently and asking the reasons. He also sends his greetings to his family and friends. [this is page 2 of original letter, page 1 is missing ] Dated…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who apologizes for not writing for a long time due to travel and work. He informs Father Tobia his brother, Murad, is traveling to Lebanon and he should bring Krouger with him. Finally, he sends his greetings to family…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias which confirms receipt of letter from Father Tobia by Chukri alBitar and assures Father Tobia that he will send money whenever he can and money is available. He also mentions that he feels sad and worries for the news…
A letter from As'ad Zacharias to Father Tobia Attallah. Zacharias describes how business has been bad since 1926. He updates him about As'ad, son, and his family, and asks about the rest of family. Dated March 2, 1932, Altamira, Brazil.
A letter from As'ad Zacharias who updates Father Tobia about his family and the grandchildren: Fouad, Darouich, Wadee, and Rene. He also shared news of As'ad Attallah: On November 19, 1931 As'ad married Jadete, a good Brazilian girl from a rich…
A letter from As'ad who sends his apologies to his father, Father Tobia, and sends him 150 francs as an apology. Also tells him about new deliveries to his family members. Dated June 17, 1923.
A letter from As'ad who informs his father, Father Tobia, that he received his letter happily and businesses are not running very well, he is sorry he cannot send them money to support them. He advices to take money from [Sheikh As'ad] and he will…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who describes to Father Tobia his journey of arriving to Marseille and sends his greetings and wishes for the new year. Dated December 31,1923, Marseille, France.
A letter from As'ad Attallah who updates his father, Father Tobia, about his work and informs him that his uncle always writes to him to work together, but he hasn't written him back. As'ad also asks if items he sent arrived to the family and that he…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who informs his father, Father Tobia, that he is sending a check of 500 francs through bank transfer as gift for his siblings and asks his father to pray for him to maintain good health and succeeds at work, so he can…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who informs his father that they will receive some money soon and updates him about his work and conditions. Written on letterhead from: Achat et Vente de tous produits du pays, A. Couri Tobia Et. Dated December 23, 1924,…
A letter from As'ad Attallah who informs his father that he visited his cousins and they welcomed him very well and offered him to work with them [Letter damaged and illegible]. Written on letterhead from: Chaya Freres Commercant. Dated April 8,…
A letter from As'ad who sends his greetings to family, and informing them that he sent them few things, and 30 francs to Krouger, 5 to Angele, etc. as trial to see if money delivered. Dated May 5, 1959.
A letter from As'ad Attallah who reassures his father about himself. He is at their son in law's, As'ad, near the Amazon River. The son in law has lost in the rubber business. As'ad will stay in Brazil for few months and if things didn't go well then…
This is page 1 of original letter, second page missing. As'ad confirms to his father receiving his letter via Mr. Chukri alBitar, but argues his father about telling Chukri about As'ad's life and what he wrote his father earlier
A letter from As'ad Attallah who updated his father about his conditions and work and sends 1000 francs to the family. Dated May 15, 1929, Para, Brazil.
