A handwritten letter in Arabic from Priest Koury Mikael Koury, written on July 20, 1907. It is also translated into English. It certifies Elias Mousa Bicharah's birthdate as August 2, 1893, and his baptism date as September 1, 1893.
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 letter from Krouger Attallah who asks about his father's health and news. He informs him that no letters from his brother As'ad and his son in law. He also opened a shop. Dated January 1, 1940, Kouroussa, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who reassures his father, Father Tobia, about his work and staying with their cousin Yakoub (Jacob). He also asks about his brother, As'ad, and his location. He asks his father to write to their cousin Jacob as he is…
A letter from Krouger Attallah in reply to Nadim's request that Krouger writes to their father, Father Tobia, to send Nadim to live and work with Krouger. Krouger assures Nadim that he wrote to Father Tobia several times about it, but the latter…
A letter from Krouger Attallah which updates Father Tobia about his brother As'ad's condition and likely visit to Africa, asks about Nadim's learning/education process as it is required in Africa, and whether the money he sent has arrived or not, and…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who greets his father for New Year and Christmas. He also advises his father to write to their cousin, Rizkallah, in Conakry to investigate with the post office the non delivery of the 5000 francs he sent in October. He…
A letter from Krouger Attallah to Nadim Tobia. Krouger still worries about the non delivery of the 5000 francs sent earlier. He advises Nadim not to come at present as businesses are not very well, and sends As'ad new address in Argentina and informs…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who explains to his father the delay issue of the 5000 francs, due to bank transfer, and they should have it from a bank in Beirut. He updates Father Tobia about As'ad who is traveling to Africa. Dated March 8, 1927,…
A letter from Krouger Attallah to his father noting that he had not received a letter from his father in 3 months, and asking him to confirm the receipt of a check and wire transfer that he had sent him. He also briefly lets him know that he received…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who assures his father about himself, stating that he couldn't leave his cousins and open his own shop, money not enough and they refused to let him go. He asks his father if they still have debts so he sends them…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who thanks Nadim for his letter and he is happy that they recovered from Dengue Fever. Krouger updates Nadim about As'ad, as he hasn't sent a letter for 3 months. Krouger asks Nadim not to travel and focus on learning,…
A letter from Krouger Attallah to his father wishing him a happy Easter, and letting him know that he (Krouger) had not received a letter from his brother As'ad in Brazil in over a month. Dated May 4, 1928.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father to help Mansour Faris in his divorce from his wife and he will pay 2000 francs. Krouger will send 1000 francs to his family. Dated August 16, 1928, Bisskirima, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks Father Attallah about his brother, As'ad, and shares what he knows about him to present. Dated September 27, 1928, Bissikrima, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who tells his father that he stayed in hospital for 20 days, but he feels good at present. He updated his father about As'ad, his brother, he broke up with As'ad, their son in law, and apologizes for not supporting the…
A letter and envelope from Krouger Attallah who reassures his father about his health and asks him about businesses in Lebanon, if he would like to go back since work in Africa isn't very well. Also he asks about As'ad, his brother. Dated May 11,…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father about his decision regarding Nadim's travel, and to send 2 slippers with Shadid [last name not clear]. Dated August 3, 1929, Bissikrima, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends 3000 francs to Nadim and told him that he sent the sponsorship docouments to the government in Conakry. Nadim will travel to Africa with Melhim, but Krouger asks him to stay home since businesses aren't very…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who confirms sending 3000 francs to Nadim and asks if Nadim has left or not. He updates his father that he hasn't received a letter from As'ad about traveling to Africa. Dated September 19, 1929, Bissikrima, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks about Nadim's travel with Melhim Rahhal and requests that his father sends back the sponsorship documents which Krouger sent earlier. Krouger informs his father that he hasn't got any letter from As'ad, but he…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who updates his father on businesses and life conditions. [This is page 1 of the original letter, page 2 not available.] Dated June 16, 1930, Conakry, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father about Emili's health, refers to a health problem. He also explains that he has money left with his cousins, but unable to pay him as businesses are not very well. He updates his father about As'ad.…
A letter from Krouger Attallah and Nadim Attallah who send 400 francs (20 liras) and apologize for the small amount but businesses as they describe are not well. They share that As'ad married Jadete Bizar and apologize on behalf of As'ad for not…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks about family in Lebanon, and his sister Angele's marriage to As'ad Gantous. He updates his father that he moved to another city, Kindia, and businesses are well there. He told his father that he erased his…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who assures his father about their health, but informs him that businesses are not very well and therefore asks him not to cancel the purchase of any properties. As'ad Gantous returned them to Corossa, when he comes…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who confirms what he wrote earlier about Nadim and that he doesn't want to remember him. He updated his father about As'ad Daruoich who is moving with family to Para. He received a letter from As'ad, his brother, and he…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who confirms receiving his father's letter on February 12, informing Krouger of the death of his sister Emili. Krouger asks his father to give into sadness and to take care of Angele and Najla. He also asks about…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father to buy property and take the money from As'ad Zakka, and he will pay Zakka in installments. Krouger hasn't received any letters from his brother As'ad despite the letters he sent to him
A letter from Krouger Attallah who tells his father that As'ad Zakka doesn't have the money to lend them at present to buy a property (house). He curses both brothers, Nadim and As'ad. He asks about the school and its business conditions. He…
Dated March 17, 1936, Kindia, Guinea. A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends greetings to his father and family for Easter. He refers to someone called Na'eem and visiting Guinea. He sends 4000 francs to family and asks his father to buy…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks about his father's health. He confirms receiving letters by As'ad Zakka and he is delighted that Angele got married and is happy with her husband. He wrote to As'ad, his brother, to send Father Tobia money when…
A letter from Krouger Attallah which includes a description of a picture Krouger sent of himself and Joseph to Father Tobia. Krouger shares with his father that As'ad Makhoul and his family didn't arrive to Guinea. The wife of Sa'eed Gizan gave…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who shares family updates and writes to his father to ask about the health of George and Yakoub (Jacob). Krouger advises his father not to reconcile with Ibrahim Naja. Dated November 13, 1937, Conakry, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who writes to his father that Elias alQamou is coming to Lebanon and to take the 2000 francs Krouger sent with him, and any money needed for the house. Krouger worries about Father Tobia. Dated May 7, 1938, Conakry,…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who worries from the lack of family letters and shares Nadim and his son's news. Dated September 10, 1938, Conakry, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends his greetings to Father Tobia after knowing he wasn't feeling well. He also shares news about Mrs. Matilda and her sons, she will receive her properties when back. Other names: Hayek Family, Najib Cha'oul,…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who advises his father on sending secure letters. He also wishes his uncle good health after hearing he is sick. Dated October 1, 1938, Conakry, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks why he hasn't received any letters from family. He shares news: Nadim's businesses are good, Mrs. Matilda and her daughter send their greetings. Other names mentioned: Youssef Mossa, Na'im Abu Rahal, Elias…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who reassures his father about his health and the conditions in Conakry, because of the war. He sends his greetings and best wishes to all family and friends. Dated September 17, 1939, Conakry, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends greetings for Christmas and New Years. He updates his father about himself, businesses, and other people in Conakry: Matilda and her daughter, Najib Chaoul, As'ad Gabriel, As'ad Naja. Dated December 20, 1939,…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who asks his father why he has not received one letter from them when he has sent eight so far. He shares that he has read his father's article in 'alElm' (or 'alAlam') newspaper, dated January 14. He asks them to write…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who confirms not receiving any letters from Father Tobia or family and asks for reasons. He also asks that George writes to his family, Mary and Chadid, as they are worried about him. Dated August 16, 1940, Kouroussa,…
A letter from Krouger Attallah who sends greetings on Christmas and New Years. He assures his father about himself and businesses and informs him that he will send money as soon as possible. Dated January 5, 1943, Kouroussa, Guinea.
A letter from Krouger Attallah who informs his father that he and Joseph will arrive to Lebanon next month by ship, after 21 years. Dated September 14, 1946, Conakry, Guinea.
