Name
Alexandrian, Carnig (Interviewee)
Kalajian, Nancy (Interviewer)
Title
Oral history interview with Carnig Alexandrian 1975
Abstract
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 Benevol ent Union[AGBU], The Knights of Vartan; recognition of Jewish community for unity; performance of traditional Armenian song.
Collection Name
Columbia Armenian Oral History Archive
Subjects
Armenian massacres, 1915-1923; Armenians--History--20th century.--Turkey; Armenian Americans; Alexandrian, Carnig
Format
oral histories; sound recordings
Genre
Interviews
Date
1975
Note
Interviewed by: Nancy Kalajian on April 7, 1975.
Note (Provenance)
Gift of: Adrian Parsegian and the Armenian Educational Council
Language
English
Library Location
Columbia Center for Oral History, Columbia University
Catalog Record
13707275
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/d8-pkct-ay27
Related URLs
Available digital content for this interview.