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.
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.
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 ...
"The question whether or not to establish "Syrian" schools in America is, to the author, one of the most important issues facing "Syrians." He argues against it because 1) Americans (and Presidents Teddy Roosevelt) want ...
Writes about the success achieved by Syrians/Arabs in North Dakota in homestead farming, where over twenty families are present. Asks for a Catholic priest for them.
Argues that Arab women should be educated which would keep them from crime and corruption -- but they should know that "Man is the master of women, as Christ is the Head of the Church."
Details the great qualities of the Syrian/Arab woman in America, as well as the bad treatment she receives from her male relatives and associates. Asks how long traditional values are to be maintained. Picture.
Writer attributes much of Syrian tribulations and "shame" to women peddlers. He also condemns the lazy husbands who send their wives and daughters peddling, proposing a "law" to prevent such activity. Writer claims that ...
A directory of Syrian and Lebanese individuals and businesses in Michigan in the early 1940s. Contents broken down by city with addresses provided for most individuals and businesses. Includes advertisements for many Arab ...
Argues that Syrians/Arabs in the Americas should not feel guilty or unpatriotic (to the Ottoman state) for taking up American citizenship and settling permanently there.
Notes increase in emigration from "Syria" and encourages Syrian/Arab immigrants to move beyond their two trades (store owners or peddlers) if they are to succeed.
Argues that Syrians/Arabs in the Americas should not feel guilty or unpatriotic (to the Ottoman state) for taking up American citizenship and settling permanently there.