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Interview with Joseph Seif

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Date of Interview

June 7, 2019

Interviewer

Aynur De Rouen

Interviewee

Joseph Seif

Biographical Text

Joseph was born in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia to his parents Jacques and Jeanine. After the 2004 al-Khobar Massacre, his family moved to Lebanon. After the 2006 Hizballah/Israel war, Joseph and his family moved to the U.S. Today Joseph is pursuing a degree in Public Administration at Binghamton University.

Duration

60:53 minutes

Language

English

Digital Publisher

Binghamton University

Digital Format

Audio

Rights Statement

This audio file and digital image may only be used for educational purposes. Please cite as: Middle Eastern Oral History Project, Special Collections, Binghamton University Libraries, Binghamton University, State University of New York. For usage beyond fair use please contact the Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections for more information.

Keywords

Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Lebanese culture, Lebanese Food, Vestal High School, Binghamton University

Accessibility

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This collection includes interviews of Middle Eastern immigrants who settled in the Binghamton area. Since the rise of nationalism and the repression of minorities during the last phase of the Ottoman Empire, the ethnic groups in the Middle East have faced physical pressure and violence, cultural assimilation, and ethnic… More

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“Interview with Joseph Seif,” Digital Collections, accessed June 10, 2023, https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/items/show/1870.