Rima Nasir Tarazi is a Palestinian writer and composer, born in Yaffa in 1932. She is a prominent figure in both the Palestinian cultural and social landscapes and a founding member of the Birzeit University Board of Trustees. She served on the Board of Directors of the Inash Al Usra Association between 1968 and 2008, chaired the Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) in Ramallah between 1985 and 1991, and held the position of President of the YWCA in Palestine between 1996 and 1999. She co-founded the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, has chaired it since 1993, and currently holds an honorary position on its administration. She also held the position of head of the Administrative Body of the Palestinian General Union of Women from 1999 to 2009.

This collection includes photographs from Rima Tarazi’s family album, which reflects aspects of social and cultural life in Ramallah and Birzeit. It documents the establishment of several educational and cultural institutions, most notably Birzeit University, the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, and other institutions that are now prominent landmarks of the Palestinian cultural landscape.
It also captures the daily life of the Palestinian family in the early decades of the 20th century, as most photographs date back to the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.
It also includes photographs of Rima Nasir Tarazi, her family, and her peers during years of study in different locations, such as Birzeit, Yaffa, Ramleh, Beirut, and France. It includes photographs of her husband, Antoun Tarazi, his family, and his friends in Gaza, Jerusalem, and Beirut. The collection also includes several documents related to her artistic and musical career, as she was among the earliest contemporary Palestinian musicians.