Digital Humanities Projects

Legacies of Labor

Lebanese Factory Workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1890-1950

This project highlights the stories of Lebanese mill workers in Lawrence, Massachusetts from 1890 to 1950. Over one-third of early Lebanese immigrants worked in American mills and factories yet their experiences have often been overshadowed by the story of Lebanese merchants and peddlers. This project works to uncover the rich stories of Lebanese-American industrial workers in a bustling New England mill town. 

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A woman spinning cotton yarn in a Lawrence, MA mill. Image courtesy of The Library of Congress.

Syrians in New York: Mapping Movement

This project traces New York City’s Syrian/Lebanese immigrants across three decades to examine important historical questions.

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Mapping Lebanese-American Businesses

Through interactive maps, this first phase of a multi-part project tells the story of early Lebanese-American business owners.

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Migration and Health

Using death certificates of Lebanese-Americans from 19 states, this project examines how migration impacted the health of immigrants.

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Counting Lebanese-Americans

Using decennial census records from 1900 to 1940, the center compiled demographic portraits of Lebanese in the United States.

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Preserving Family History Workshops

Staff travel to Lebanese communities around the country to train individuals how to record and preserve their family history. 

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Philanthropy Survey

In collaboration with NC State University, we are undertaking a research survey aimed at understanding philanthropy trends within the Lebanese Diaspora. (By philanthropy we mean the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially--but not exclusively--by the generous donation of money to good causes). This survey is for scientific purposes only, it is completely anonymous and confidential, and its results will be used to help the Lebanese Diaspora share its talents, time and resources. This survey is not affiliated with any political or religious organization.

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Ameen Rihani Speech

In collaboration with the Rihani Museum in Freike, Lebanon, the center has digitized and remastered a 1937 speech by Ameen Rihani. 

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Past Projects