doi:10.7916/d8-x8rb-re12Oral history interview with Armenig Avedisian 1975Avedisian, Armenigoral historiessound recordingssound recording - nonmusicalArmenian massacres, 1915-1923Armenians--History--20th century.--TurkeyArmenian AmericansAvedisian, ArmenigBorn in Van, Armenia, 1900; reminiscences of Armenian community life in pre-genocide Turkey; collaboration of Armenian revolutionary Federation [ARF] with Turks; education; revolutionary movement in Van; arrest of Arshak Vramian; looting and killing of Armenians; organization of self-defense; life of revolutionaries, discipline, revolutionary songs; retreat of Russian Army; challenging journey towards Iran; struggle against Turkish armies; collaboration with Assyrians; hopelessness towards future of Armenia; emigration to Beirut; training by the English to fight Turks; recollection of ARF leadership.