doi:10.7916/d8-aejs-q246Oral history interview with Paul Shahinian 1969Shahinian, Pauloral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalArmenian massacres, 1915-1923Armenians--History--20th century.--TurkeyArmenian AmericansShahinian, PaulBorn in Sepastia, Turkey, 1905; religious and God-fearing family; traditions: Easter celebrations; town-criers announcement; deportations; death of sister; killing Armenians with axes to save bullets; dead people; lack of water; arrival to Aleppo; life in orphanage; life in Hama, Syria; cholera; conversion to Islam;Marash massacres; emigration to Beirut; encounter with Armenian volunteers fighting Turks; business practice; belief in the collaboration between Armenian Diaspora and Armenia proper.