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titleF. M. Al Akl Papers, 1920-1971
repositoryUniversity of Minnesota
descriptionPapers (1920-1971) of F. M. Al Akl consist of correspondence, photographs, writings, and other materials documenting his various activities.

Biographical/Historical Note
F. M. Al Akl (1903-1971) was a surgeon, author, poet, photographer, inventor, and art collector. He was born in Egypt, educated there, and received his M.D. from the American University of Beirut.

After postgraduate training in London, Paris, and Vienna, he came to New York, where he practiced medicine and was active in Arab American affairs in addition to the activities listed above. He was decorated by the governments of Egypt, Syria, and Lebanon

Language: In English and Arabic.

Location
Immigration History Research Center

Collection Number: NRE

extent2 linear ft.
formatsCorrespondence Photographs Writings Ephemera
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record sourcehttp://discover.lib.umn.edu/findaid/
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