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Relief work letters from Near East volunteer Chris Graber
Letters describe Armenian refugees in Latakia and Antioch, their destroyed homes, scarce seed and clothing needs, and planned aid from Sugar Creek Mennonite congregation. Graber details long horseback travel, local conditions, and seed and blanket shipments, with references to Beirut and Alexandria.
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Chris Graber
Near East
Washington County
Syria
Committee For Relief In the
Sugar Creek
Mennonite Church
Mr. Graber
Daniel Graber
Fred Swartzendruber
New York
Runs Seed Company
Chris
Latakia
Antioch
Beirut
America
Alexandretta
Pengacola
Kennedy
Hana
Hel
Martin
Durmit
Bone