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Arab Americans in Arizona: 
Stories, Traditions, Experiences
An Exhibit at the Mesa Southwest Museum
October 9, 2004 through April 17, 2005

Arab Americans in Arizona: Stories, Traditions, Experiences

This exhibition explores the migrations of Arabic-speaking peoples to Arizona since the latter part of the 19th century, and examines why different nationalities from the Middle East chose to come to Arizona, whether they were seeking new opportunities or escaping hardships in their native lands.

Below are pictures from the "Arab Americans in Arizona" exhibit.  Some of these pictures feature pieces from Frances Meade's Bedouin jewelry collection, which is currently on display at the Mesa Southwest Museum as part of the exhibit.  Click on the thumbnail images below to view the full-size pictures.

Map of the countries of the Arab world. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Some early examples of Arab enterprise in Arizona. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Arab immigrants and photos of their homes in Lebanon. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Musical instruments. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Traditional hospitality coffee hearth and various implements. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Bedouin jewelry from Frances Meade's collection, which was loaned for the "Arab Americans in Arizona" exhibit. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Tribal headdresses from Frances Meade's collection. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Bedouin jewelry from Frances Meade's collection. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Dress from Taif and Nejdi shutter from Frances Meade's collection. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)

Nejdi earrings and pendant from Frances Meade's collection. (Photo courtesy of Frances Meade)
ABOUT THE MESA SOUTHWEST MUSEUM

Beginning as a 3,000-square-foot room full of Arizona artifacts in May, 1977, the Mesa Southwest Museum is now an 80,000-square-foot facility with a budget of just under $2 million. The museum features a multitude of exhibits representing southwestern natural and cultural history. 

Click here for more information about the museum.

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