An article in the Raleigh News & Observer profiling Fahd Saleh, the patriarch of the Saleh family, to commemorate his life after his September 2007 death.
A snapshot of Beshara Shehdan, sitting in a floral-patterned chair upon which his name is written. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken between 1970 and 1975.
A photograph of Philip Shehdan outside on a porch, dressed in cultural clothing of Lebanon. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken circa 1937.
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…
Beshara Shehdan's obituary, written following his 1975 death and published in the "Cross Cedar," the publication of the Maronite Community of the Carolinas.
Caption from the document: "THIS FAMILY TREE WAS RECORDED BY CHUKREY NASR HATEM UNTIL 1918 AND WAS COLLECTED FROM ALL THE COUNTRIES AND FINISHED UNTIL 1970 BY EMILE JOSEPH HATEM."
A photograph of Beshara and Serina's five children outside their house. The children are Philip, Evelyn, Theresa, Frederick, and Victoria. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken circa 1932-1935.
A photograph of Beshara and Serina's five children outside their house. The children are Philip, Evelyn, Theresa, Frederick, and Victoria. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken circa 1932-1935.
A photograph of three of Beshara and Serina Shehdan's children. Philip Shehdan stands between two of his sisters, Theresa and Evelyn. Though undated, the photograph was likely taken in 1935-1937.
An American War Dads card that belonged to Philip Shehdan, son of Beshara Shehdan. Philip enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1945, as soon as he turned 18 and graduated from high school.
An unidentified female member of the Shehdan family, perhaps Serina Shehdan, sitting in a wheelchair and listening to a violin being played by a young woman. Another unidentified young woman sits at a nearby table.
A photograph of two unidentified women in the Shehdan family sitting together near a fireplace drinking tea. Though undated, the image was taken around Christmas.
A photograph of Sister Evalyn Shehdan (born Helen) and her sister Hazel Shehdan. The sisters are sitting together outdoors on a porch, near potted flowers.
A photograph of Beshara Shehdan with an infant identified only as one of this grandchildren. Though unidentified, the child is likely one of Philip Shehdan's sons, either Philip, Jr. or David.
A photograph of Beshara Shehdan (Hatem) and Serina Hakeem taken on their wedding day. The wedding was located in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Goldsboro, NC.
A photograph of Beshara Shehdan and his brother Chicory ("Chick") Shehdan on Beshara's wedding day to Serina Hakeem. The photograph was taken in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Goldsboro, NC, where the wedding took place. The individuals pictured in…
This manuscript by Aelyas Kassab is a history of the Kassab family and a biography of Aelyas's own life. It begins with Aelyas's grandfather Elyas Kassab, born in 1814, and traces the family through the 19th century
"Memoirs" by Wadea Kassab recounts Wadea's life from his childhood in Damascus and Bloudan, to his immigration to America in 1889, and through his pursuit of education and a career in dentistry.
A photograph of Vera Tayeh Khayrallah as a young woman, sitting at a desk in front of a board that reads "Orange County Women's Center." The photograph is part of a set labeled "87m Host Family."
A photograph of Vera Tayeh Khayrallah, dressed in graduate robes, cutting a cake. Three unidentified people are visible in the background. The photograph is part of a set labeled "87m Host Family."
A photograph of Vera Tayeh Khayrallah (far left) sitting on a couch with two unidentified people. The photograph is part of a set labeled "87m Host Family."
