A Guide to the Elias B. Karam Family Papers, [ca. 1900-1992]
Descriptive Summary | ||
| Creator: | Karam, Elias B., 1887-1979 | |
| Title: | Karam, Elias B., Family Papers | |
| Dates: | [ca. 1900-1992] | |
| Abstract: | Comprised of handwritten reminiscences, printed material, and photographs, the Elias B. Karam Family Papers, [ca. 1900-1992], document Karam’s experiences growing up in Syria and Lebanon, his emigration to San Antonio, Texas, as well as his thoughts on Syrian and Lebanese political issues and international affairs. | |
| Accession No.: | 92-418; 91-093; 91-146 | |
| Extent: | ca. 3 ft. | |
| Language: | Materials are written in Arabic, French, and English. | |
| Repository: | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin | |
Biographical Note
Born in Mazraat el-Toufah, Lebanon (formerly Syria), Elias B. Karam (1887-1979) immigrated to the United States in 1913, ultimately settling in San Antonio, Texas.
Scope and Contents
Comprised of handwritten reminiscences, printed material, and photographs, the Elias B. Karam Family Papers, [ca. 1900-1992], document Karam’s experiences growing up in Syria and Lebanon, his emigration to San Antonio, Texas, as well as his thoughts on Syrian and Lebanese political issues and international affairs. Written entirely in Arabic, the reminiscences contain thoughts, musings, commentary, and poetry describing Karam’s views on politics, religion, and family life. Printed material consist of books written in Arabic, French, and English published in the early 1900s, including several copies of the Holy Qur’an as well as literature and histories of Syria and Lebanon, while photographs depict Mazraat el-Toufah, Lebanon.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Donor maintains copyright of unpublished materials.
Index Terms | ||
| Subjects (Persons) | ||
| Karam, Elias B., 1887-1979 -- Archives. | ||
| Karam family. | ||
| Subjects | ||
| Lebanese Americans -- Texas -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| Syrian Americans -- Texas -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| Places | ||
| Lebanon -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Sources. | ||
| Mazraat el-Toufah (Lebanon) -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| San Antonio (Tex.) -- History -- 20th century. | ||
| Syria -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Sources. | ||
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Elias B. Karam Family Papers, [ca. 1900-1992], Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center’s "History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light" project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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| 2.325/E466b-c | Reminiscences, [ca. 1900-1992] | ||||||||||||
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| 2.325/G108-109 | Books, [ca. 1900] | ||||||||||||
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| 3S44 | Photographs | ||||||||||||