Hilweh Farhat to Suleiman Farhat, 16 August 1930

Title: Hilweh Farhat to Suleiman Farhat, 16 August 1930
Description: The images are a digital reproduction of a handwritten letter and accompanying translation donated by Kathy Sa'ade Kenny. In this letter Hilweh Farhat's thanks Suleiman Farhat for the money he has sent to the Farhat family in Ramallah. She explains that Jiryes Farhat, their father, has been ill but that their land and the olive trees are flourishing. She also notes the political situation in Palestine at the time describing the wrecked economy, growing tensions, the rebellion as well as recent Jewish attacks on Palestinian crops. Suleiman, Katrina and their children were living in California at the time. Issa Farhat scribes.
Identifier: pb_ks_ksl_7262984
Subject: Bethlehem; Palestine; Palestinian Diaspora; Katrina Sa'ade Letters collection; Bethlehemites in the US; Olive trees
License: CC BY 4.0
Creator: Issa Farhat; Hilweh Farhat
Contributor: Kathy Sa'ade Kenny; Salim Tamari
Date: 16/08/1930
Type: Digital reproduction of handwritten letter and accompanying translation.
Source: Kathy Sa'ade Kenny
Language: Arabic, English
Spatial Coverage: 31.908863/ 35.204510
Rights Holder: Kathy Sa'ade Kenny