Helen Hatab Samhan collection

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: IHRC2356

Staff Only

Abstract

Collection consists of correspondence and financial records of the Mount Lebanon Relief Committee (New York), chaired by N.A. Mokarzel, Al-Hoda Editor. Included is a donation account ledger of the organization. The committee appeared to be initiated at the start of World War I, probably in conjunction with the Lebanon League of Progress. The ledger documents donations from immigrants in the Americas. Additionally, there are documents received by the Mount Lebanon Relief Committee from the Parliament in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon (1926) (Description provided by Helen Samhan.)

Dates

1916-1926

Language of Materials

Arabic, some English and French

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

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Extent

2.5 linear inches

Additional Description

PROVENANCE

Collection acquired from Helen Hatab Samhan of Washington, DC in 1998.

Subjects

Arab Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Fraternal organizations Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Syrian Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings