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  • "Random Thoughts" 
    Hariqa, Haikal al-Khuri (Al-Hoda, 1904-12-06)
    Qualities to look for in boys and girls who are seeking marriage partners. Supervised contact between boys and girls is better than no contact (Eastern tradition) or unsupervised contact (Western tradition).
  • "Religion and Love" 
    Raphael, J.G. (Al-Akhlaq, 1921-07)
    Raphael praises an article of the same title by Victoria Tannous, but criticizes the fact that religion hardly was touched upon. He then relates a sad story of the forced separation of a Christian woman and a Muslim man ...
  • Religion and Marriage 
    Tannous, Victoria (Al-Akhlaq, 1921-04)
    While Tannous accepts inter-religious marriage in principle, she opposes it in practice because of differences in upbringing and customs which will make for an unhappy marriage.
  • Reports of the Immigration Commission, Abstracts of Reports of the Immigration Commission 
    Unknown author (Government Printing Office, 1911)
    Under "Races or Peoples" are entries for "Arabian," "Mongolian, Mongol, Mongolic, Mongoloid, Asiatic, or Yellow Race," "Syrian," and "Turkish." Arabians are Semites, Syrians are "Christians and Aryans, not Semites" p. 217, ...
  • "The Rights of Women in Society" 
    Ibn Dawud (Al-Sa'ih, 1913-08-25)
    Argues that society's progress is dependent on the education of women and the attainment of their rights. States that Syrian/Arab women are still under the authority of their menfolk and should become equal to men -- but ...
  • "Save Your White Dirham for a Black Day" 
    Tannous, Victoria (Al-Akhlaq, 1921-11)
    Advises Arab men to teach their women how to spend wisely and to trust them with household expenses.
  • "Says Syrians are Citizens" 
    Unknown author (Los Angeles Herald, 1909-11-05)
    On 4 Nov. 1909, Judge George H. Hutton of the Los Angeles County Superior court held that Syrians were eligible for U.S. citizenship and that, therefore, George Shesheim was qualified to be a U.S. citizen.
  • "The Scrapbook of Ideas" 
    Rihani, Ameen (Al-Hoda, 1904-03)
    In a series of articles, Rihani distances himself from the clergy; declares that he searches in his own soul for divinity; prefers the roads less traveled; and wishes liberty/freedom would be transported from U.S. to the East.
  • "The Ship La Bourgogne" 
    Unknown author (Al Hoda, 1898)
    The article reports on the catastrophe that was the sinking of the French ocean liner SS. La Bourgogne, which sunk on July 4th, 1898, at the mouth of the New York harbor. 549 lives were lost in the tragedy, including several ...
  • "Should a Housewife Receive a Salary?" 
    Tannous, Victoria (Al-Akhlaq, 1922-10)
    Argues that a wife deserves a "salary" similar to what the husband gives himself every month, in addition to house expenses. Cautions that Syrian/Arab women should make sure their financial rights are officially guaranteed.
  • "Some of the Duties of Spouses" 
    Amm, Caroline Milad (Al-Hoda, 1904-12-08)
    Author encourages men to marry. Good breeding, not female wealth or work outside the home is what a prospective husband should seek. Fidelity, love, caring, and patience are virtues to nurture. Equality and greater ...
  • The Syrian Americans of the Greater Bridgeport Area, A Sociological Survey 
    Chevron, Eve, ed. (Department of Sociology, University of Bridgeport, 1961)
    Based mainly on personal interviews, this work details the emigration process of Arabs from Greater Syria, their fraternal and religious organizations, and lists outstanding Syrians and Lebanese in the region. Discusses ...
  • "The Syrian Colony of Buffalo" 
    Gjessing, Erland (The Illustrated Buffalo Express, 1909-01-03)
    Discusses the Buffalo, New York Syrian/Arab characteristics, numbers, cause of immigration, peddling, women and dress. Pictures
  • "Syrian Commerce" 
    Yaziji, Najib (Al-Sa'ih, 1912)
    Criticizes peddling by women and calls for a ban on this activity. Competition among Arab peddlers has become severe and threatens their livelihood.
  • "Syrian Emigration to the Americas" 
    Unknown author (Al-Hilal, 1904-10-01)
    Selim al-Basha states that the first Arab immigrants to the Americas were from Bethlehem. They came to sell Holy Land goods. They were followed by the Lebanese.
  • "The Syrian Family in America" 
    Abdel-Nour, Rashid (Fatat Boston, 1918-01-25)
    Blames the new environment in the U.S. (where children are free and financially productive) for the Arab children's rebellious attitude toward the parents.
  • "The Syrian Female Emigrant" 
    Farkouh, Badry (Al-Sa'ih, 1913-01-16)
    A poem singing the praises of freedom and equality for women, as experienced by emigrant Syrian/Arab women.
  • The Syrian Immigrant 
    Holway, Jamil B. (Al-Hoda Press, 1910-08)
    Very useful information about what the "Syrian" immigrant needs to know about immigration rules and regulations and conditions in U.S. It also provides a sketch of the Syrian/Arab community in U.S., its social and economic ...
  • "Syrian Immigrants in the United States" 
    Hitti, Philip K. (Al-Hilal, 1919)
    Survey essay which covers history, occupations, problems, successes and challenges of Syrian Americans.
  • "The Syrian in the Election" 
    Tannous, George Habib (Al-Hoda, 1901-11-09)
    Expresses pride in Lahhoud Karam for his involvement in Democratic Party politics in Louisville, KY.

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