Estate of Sam Dean, 1968-1977

File — Box: 137

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Record Group:

The record group Abdeen Jabara papers, documents the activities of the well-noted civil rights attorney from 1974-1982. Series within the subgroup include Court Documents, documenting civil rights cases, and the Estate of Sam Dean; and the Northwestern University African Studies Program, documenting Jabara’s involvement with the program.

Dates

Creation: 1968-1977

Creator

From the Collection: Association of Arab-American University Graduates (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access note

Researchers are asked to request materials 24 hours prior to visiting the the University Archives.

Extent

From the Collection: 70.1 Linear Feet (150 archive boxes, 4 record center cartons, 1 LP box, 1 clamshell box, 1 flip box, 6 negative boxes(144a-f), 2 albums)

Language of Materials

From the Record Group: English

Additional Description

Synopsis

Documents relating to the estate case of Sam Dean, aka Mohammed Abdul Daim, deceased 1968, left funding in his will for a Mosque in Telkalakh, Syria; a portion of the funds were also to be used for a charitable society to benefit the poor in that town. The funds in trust were to be used exclusively for religious and charitable purposes. Documents and correspondence detail the issues surrounding the case and the involvement of attorneys Abdeen Jabara, and Alfred May, as well as estate executor George Bashara.