Envelope for church monthly collection. Handwritten on front is "*Important Cards," suggesting the envelope was used not for tithing but for storage of small cards and documents.
Includes photocopied images of a notebook with choreography and dance instructions as well as correspondence regarding a public service announcement for the Yallah Dance Ensemble's performance at eba Center for Dance and Movement.
Special issue of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee editorial ADC Reports. After two introductory articles, the special issue describes 11 unique communities of Arab-Americans across the United States.
An empty glass bottle embossed with the name "Haddad." Note from the donor: Ameen F. Haddad had two MDs, one from Protestant College and one from New York University. He had offices at 89 Broad St. and worked to develop face creams, which is likely…
A straight razor in a case from the brand Daniel J. Faour & Bros. The case notes that it was made in Germany and includes engraved depictions of flags and Joseph Bey Karam on one side. Note from the donor: The brothers owned the first Syrian bank in…
A blank postcard of “Bobker’s Twelve Sons of the Desert in a Novelty Act.” This is an example from 1912 of an Arab troupe of entertainers not run by Arabs. The child is George Hamid with his cousins
A postcard of “Kalil’s Main Dining Room Near City Hall Park, 14-16-18 Park Place, New York City.” Abu Khalil's restaurant on Park Row was a 1000 seat restaurant with a Roman and Egyptian restaurant below and Grotto. Khalil married one of Helen…
A postcard depicting a flower parade on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, NJ. One of the shops shown is Jereissati Bros. Auction Sale. A sign out front advertises oriental rugs and hangings.
A photograph of a reproduction of a Damascus Merchant’s house at the Turkish Village in the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, IL. On the back of the print is a photograph of a model of St. Peter's Cathedral.
An announcement from the Syrian Young Men’s Association, located at 59 Washington St. The itinerary includes discussion on what elevates a woman's education or money status by speaking in English or Arabic.
A colorized photographic portrait of Michael Mitri Wehbie, father of Amelia Wehbie Salem. The portrait was commissioned sometime between 1940 and 1950.
A photograph of Amelia standing on a sidewalk in her Red Cross uniform. Ron Salem notes that this was taken in Arlington, Virginia while Joseph was stationed in Washington, D.C. with Army Intelligence.
Photograph of Shickery Salem's gravestone, which reads, "Shickery Salem, North Carolina, PFC 113 Field Arty 30 Division World War I, June 5 1885 - August 5 1952."
A copy of the Saleeby family crest. The dominant figure in the crest, the cross, stems from the origin of the name "Saleeby/Salibi," which derives from "saleeb," which means "cross" in Arabic. Family history says that the Saleeby/Saliba family was…
