Armenian

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ARMENIAN

MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS

Bedikian, A.A.

    Correspondence, 1948.  1 item.  A letter from Bedikian to a Mrs. Edith M. Schmavonian. Bedikian was affiliated with a church on 34th St. in Leonia, New Jersey.  The letter concerns the history and translation of the Armenia Bible and Armenian-American religious practices.  In English.  Register available.

Bentley, H. Wilder

    Printer's note, 1938.  1 page.  Bentley designed and printed William Saroyan's first edition of  A Native American, which was later published as My Name is Aram.  Bentley comments on the editions of Saroyan's short stories and on his part in launching Saroyan's career.  In English.  Register available.

Chavooshian Family

    Photographs, 1903-1912.  4 prints.  Jamgochian and Karpeghian family portraits; Pennsylvania.  Gift of Mrs. Chavooshian.

Delaware Historical Society

    Photograph, 1908.  1 print.  One group shot of female Armenian orphans.  Gift of the Delaware Historical Society.

Derian, Osrag

    Correspondence, 1964.  2 pages.  The collection consists of one letter to an unknown correspondent.  In Armenian.  Register available.  Gift of Osrag Derian.

Derian, Osrag

    Photograph, 1963.  1 print.  Informal group portrait.  Gift of Osrag Derian.

Krikorian Family

    Photographs, n.d.  6 prints.  Photographs associated with Near East War Relief (World War I), Rev. Krikorian and family members; Syria and United States.  Gift of Rev. Krikorian.

Kzirian Family

    Photographs, 1910s-1970s.  35 prints.  Family portraits and events; Massachusetts and Philadelphia.  Gift of Andrew Kzirian.

Malcom, Malcolm Vartan (1883- )

    Manuscript, 1919.  1 folder.  Typescript of a draft "The Armenians in America," with an introduction by Leon Dominian.  In English. Register available.  Gift of Arsine and Margaret Schmavonian.

Tourigan, Martin

    Papers, n.d.  1 ft.  The collection includes uncataloged photographs, the family coat of arms, and a map of Armenia painted by Tourigian, with family birthplaces marked.   In English.   Inventory available.  Gift of Martin Tourigain.

Wilking Family

    Photographs, 1898-1907.  6 prints.  Djerjain and Kevorkian family portraits and groups: Turkey and Philadelphia.  Gift of J.K. Wilking.

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