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Zahiya Kaddoura Collection, 1944-2014

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Zahia Kaddoura

Dr. Zahiya Kaddoura (1920–2002) was a pioneering Lebanese educator and scholar in history and Islamic Studies, notable for being the first woman to serve as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the Lebanese University. Her collection reflects her remarkable academic and professional journey offering valuable insight into her contributions to education, scholarship, and the advancement of women in academia.