Haddad Family Papers 1894-1950

Summary
Contents
Names/subjects
Using these materials
This collection is found in the Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
Size
1.62 linear feet (one legal half box, one half box)
Call number
KC0069
Access to materials

This collection is made up of digitized materials and is open for research. The digital material in this collection is provided on the Khayrallah Center’s Arabic Newspaper Database for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. For any questions regarding the materials, please contact the The Hoda Z. Nassour and Herbert R. Nassour Jr., MD, Archive of Lebanese Diaspora at the Khayrallah Center at kcldsarchive@ncsu.edu.

This collection is open for research. Physical access to materials requires 48 hours advance notice. “For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.”

Biographical/historical note

This collection contains materials from Robert Haddad and his family. Robert Haddad (1930-2024) was passionate about education. He served as the president of the American University of Beirut (1993-1996) and he was the first president of Arab descent. Dr. Haddad also worked at Smith College for more than 30 years. He was born in New York City to Syrian immigrants and he attended the University of Pittsburgh (B.S., Psychology), University of Michigan (M.A., Near Eastern Studies), and Harvard (PhD, History/Middle Eastern Studies). Dr. Haddad is survived by three daughters: Emily, Leila, and Josette, and by eight grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Helen Rogerson, and by his son, George.

Scope/content

This collection contains programs, booklets, photos, letters, a magazine, an obituary, and a poetry book. These materials were collected by generations of the Haddad Family from 1894-1950.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Use of these materials

The donor retains full ownership of any copyright and rights currently controlled. Nonexclusive right to authorize uses of these materials for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes are granted to Khayrallah Center pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. Usage of the materials for these purposes must be fully credited with the source. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials.

These materials are digital copies of an original resource held by another institution. The NALD Archive often works with other institutions to make digital materials available online to the public. NALD is not able to grant permission to use or reproduce these materials. The NALD Archive strongly encourages users to contact the holding institution for permission to use or reproduce materials from their holdings.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Haddad Family Papers, KC0069, Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies Archive, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Source of acquisition

Donated by Josette Haddad 2025 March

Processing information

Processed by Katelyn Cuomo, Nour Makhlof, Calley Doyle 2025; Finding aid written by Katelyn Cuomo 2025

Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Arabian Nights Musical Concert program 27 December 1936 (Accession 2025.002)
Language of materials
Materials in Arabic (Arabic)
Half box 2, Folder 1
Banquet Program In honor of His Royal Highness Prince Feisal Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prince Khalid of Saudi Arabia by the Arab-American Citizens the Waldorf-Astoria New York 5 November 1943 (Accession 2025.002)
Language of materials
Materials in Arabic (Arabic)
Half box 2, Folder 5
Character (Al Akulaq) Vol. 15 No. 4 November 1935 (Accession 2025.002)
Language of materials
Materials in Arabic (Arabic)
legalhalfbox 1, Folder 4
Dinner in Honor of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulilah by the Institute of Arab American Affairs Program 2 June 1945 (Accession 2025.002)
Language of materials
Materials in Arabic (Arabic)
legalhalfbox 1, Folder 3
Dinner in Honor of Dr. Ahmed Zaky Abushady 30 April 1950 (Accession 2025.002)
legalhalfbox 1, Folder 2
Letters of Abū al-ʿAlāʾ al-Maʿarrī 1894 (Accession 2025.002)
Language of materials
Materials in Arabic (Arabic)
Half box 2, Folder 2
Mehrajan Arrabitah: A Revue Given by Arrabitah at the Brooklyn Academy of Music 4 June 1927 (Accession 2025.002)
Language of materials
Materials in Arabic (Arabic)
Half box 2, Folder 3
Obituary for Antiochian Orthodox Metropolitan Icaranous Shehadehe undated (Accession 2025.002)
Language of materials
Materials in Arabic (Arabic)
legalhalfbox 1, Folder 1
One of the Arabian Nights an Arabian Play Given by Homsian Fraternity of New York Souvenir Program Brooklyn Academy of Music 28 March 1936 (Accession 2025.002)
Language of materials
Materials in Arabic (Arabic)
Half box 2, Folder 4
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.
Names
Subjects
Please note that some historical materials may contain harmful content and/or descriptions. Learn how we’re addressing it.

Access to the collection

This collection is made up of digitized materials and is open for research. The digital material in this collection is provided on the Khayrallah Center’s Arabic Newspaper Database for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. For any questions regarding the materials, please contact the The Hoda Z. Nassour and Herbert R. Nassour Jr., MD, Archive of Lebanese Diaspora at the Khayrallah Center at kcldsarchive@ncsu.edu.

This collection is open for research. Physical access to materials requires 48 hours advance notice. “For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.”

For more information contact us via mail, phone, or our web form.

Mailing address:
Special Collections Research Center
Box 7111
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7111

Phone: (919) 515-2273

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Haddad Family Papers, KC0069, Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies Archive, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Use of these materials

The donor retains full ownership of any copyright and rights currently controlled. Nonexclusive right to authorize uses of these materials for non-commercial research, scholarly, or other educational purposes are granted to Khayrallah Center pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. Usage of the materials for these purposes must be fully credited with the source. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials.

These materials are digital copies of an original resource held by another institution. The NALD Archive often works with other institutions to make digital materials available online to the public. NALD is not able to grant permission to use or reproduce these materials. The NALD Archive strongly encourages users to contact the holding institution for permission to use or reproduce materials from their holdings.