Oral history interview with Carnig Alexandrian, 1975.

Scope and Contents

Born in Harpoot, Turkey, 1913; reminiscence of: old-country, dwelling, upbringing of children; disapproval of undisciplined rearing in the United States; leasure; food preparation; marriage; father; emigratation to the United States; participation in church eremonies; aid of Armenian agents to immigrants; financial situation; member of: the Armenian Church in Wooster, Mass, Armenian General Benevolent Union[AGBU], The Knights of Vartan; recognition of Jewish community for unity; performance of traditional Armenian song.

Subjects

• Alexandrian, Carnig--Interviews.
• Armenian Americans--Biography.
• Armenian Genocide, 1915-1923--Personal narratives.
• Armenians--Turkey--History--20th century.
• Interviews.
• Kalajian, Nancy, interviewer.--http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/ivr
• Oral histories (literary works)

Access Conditions

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