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☆ Ultimate Dibbs Family Genealogical Archive Lot - Vintage Lebanon, Military, Travel Ephemera☆ ITEM SPECIFICS: ☆
- Type: Mixed Photograph, Postcard, & Document Ephemera Lot
- Date of Origin: 1920s - 1980s
- Region of Origin: Lebanon / Middle East / Brazil / United States
- Subject: Identified Multi-Generational Family History Archive
- Condition: Used / Vintage☆ DESCRIPTION: ☆
This is an extraordinary, completely intact historical family archive tracing the multi-generational, intercontinental journey of the Dibbs family from Zahlé, Lebanon, through British Army military service, to their life and travels in the United States and South America.☆ Because the items link together perfectly—naming specific family members, business associates, and tracking their exact geographic lineage—this collection transitions from loose vintage paperwork into a fully documented genealogical treasure trove. Ideal for historical archives, ancestry researchers, and specialized ephemera collectors.☆ THE COMPREHENSIVE ARCHIVE TRACKS: ☆1. RARE WORLD WAR MILITARY SERVICE PHOTOGRAPH & ROSTER
- Front: A clear, candid base or studio portrait of four young servicemen in uniform.
- Reverse Side: Features a handwritten military tracking roster in both English and Arabic script. It explicitly lists service ranks and 5-digit army numbers: Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Deeb (No. 19186), L/Cpl Dibs (No. 18682), Private (Pte) Dahki (No. 19279), and Pte Hajir (No. 19169). Features a direct family notation: \"Victor Dibbs (in British Army Service).\"2. IDENTIFIED 1960s STUDIO FAMILY PORTRAITS (ZAHLÉ, LEBANON)
- Front: Two large, formal multi-generational black-and-white family portraits.
- Reverse Side: Both photos feature the vibrant purple ink stamp of local photographer Jean Sabbagh (\"داخل السراي زحله\" / Inside the Serail district, Zahlé, Lebanon).
- Master Genealogy Key: The reverse sides feature extensive handwritten keys outlining the family tree row-by-row, identifying the patriarch Joseph (holding a grandchild), matriarch Katherine, and their children/spouses: Assine, Theresa (holding a baby), Alice, Mona, and Riad Dibbs.3. INTERCONTINENTAL TRAVEL POSTCARDS & CORRESPONDENCE (1960s–1980s)
- São Paulo, Brazil Postcard (1980): Features a vibrant mid-century view of Praça Ramos de Azevedo, printed by Mercator. The back features an official postmark dated September 20, 1980, an original 22.00 Cruzeiro Brazilian postage stamp, and a handwritten travel message addressed to Mrs. Ida Dibbs, Victor, and Christina on Lilly Road in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Postcard (1969): Captures the Pasteur-Galt Apothecary Shop, published by Town Crier. Features a clear May 30, 1969 Richmond, VA postmark and a handwritten travel update sent to Mrs. Ida Dibbs in Jacksonville.
- Ancient Stone Bridge at Nahr al-Kalb, Lebanon: A beautiful mid-century topographical postcard showcasing the historic Roman/Ottoman bridge and a riverfront café, printed locally by Photo Sport, Beyrouth (Beirut). Unused reverse.
- Liège, Belgium Museum Souvenir Card: A crisp vintage reproduction print card replicating an 1835 view of the city of Liège along the Meuse River, officially printed in Belgium by the Royal Library of Belgium (Albert Ier - Cabinet des Estampes). Unused reverse.4. MID-CENTURY AMERICAN CANDID SNAPSHOTS & NEWSPAPER PREP PRINTS (1960s)
- \"Victor at Home\" (April 1964): Crisp candid snapshot of Victor Dibbs relaxing in an armchair, with a handwritten date on the front and a vintage \"A KODAK PAPER\" watermark on the back.
- Business Associates Portrait (Fred Musgrove & Victor Dibbs): Includes both the finalized clean print and the unique darkroom layout print. The double-exposed error print features detailed pencil cropping measurements (\"3 1/4 x 6 3/4\", \"50% B/A\"), proving these photos were professionally handled for a local press or business publication directory.
- Infant Portrait: A classic professional studio baby portrait identifying \"Christina K. Dibbs, age 7 m., Nov. \'19,\" matching the family name featured on the international correspondence.☆ CONDITION DISCLOSURE: ☆
These are original, historic paper items showing authentic signs of vintage handling. Expect minor edge wear, handling creases, natural age toning/browning along seams, and historical pencil/ink notations. Postcards contain original stamps and postal cancellations. Please review all gallery photos closely to evaluate the precise structural state of each piece.
