Box 1, Folder 1
John Altoon
1997
Scope and Contents
John Altoon was born in Los Angeles in 1925. He is one of the foremost abstract expressionists. His art was intensely personal
and it relied heavily upon actor- painting techniques and Surrealist concepts of free association.
Box 1, Folder 2
V. Amadouni
Scope and Contents
Vahan Pagrad Amadouni was born in 1933 in Aleppo, Syria. His paintings are abstractions in broad, shiny, black strokes done
with specially built metal knives that plow long, straight, tense, immensely powerful rectilinear shapes on the canvas.
Box 1, Folder 3
R. Amirian
Scope and Contents
Ruben Amirian was born in 1937 in Tehran, Iran. His work is a combination of conscious and subconscious visual dialogue with
internal as well as external stimuli.
Box 1, Folder 4
Adalyan
Scope and Contents
Martiros Adalian was born in 1972 in Yerevan Armenia. He is interested in the human body in all its manifestations. He is
concerned not only with the myriad forms and movements of the human figure, but also, as importantly, its relationship with
its surroundings, and its response to events and phenomena in nature.
Box 1, Folder 5
Gard Antreassian
1943
Scope and Contents
Gard Antreasian was born in Indianapolis in 1922. He is well known for his lithography work (i.e. a method of printing in
which an image is printed from a smooth surface onto paper).
Box 1, Folder 6
Anahid Arslanian
Scope and Contents
Anahid Arslanian was born in Iran. She embraces a style that can be called Abstract Realism or Magical Realism. This is art
that comes from the spirit, exploring the dream universe of the soul.
Box 1, Folder 7
Ardsrounian
Scope and Contents
Edward Ardsrounian was born in 1929 in Leninakan. He has held various exhibitions of his paintings.
Box 1, Folder 8
Laura Avetisyan
Scope and Contents
Laura Avetisyan was born in Yerevan. Her paintings are found in many private collections all over the world and the artist
continues creating a magical world with her new paintings, expressing herself with vivid colors and shades.
Box 1, Folder 9
A. Avetisian
Scope and Contents
Armo Avetisyan was born in 1936 in Gyumri, Armenia. He has participated in many solo and group exhibitions.
Box 1, Folder 10-11
Atoyan
Scope and Contents
Raphael Atoyan was born in Leninakan in 1931. His paintings, touching beautifully-colored landscapes and generic scenes,
excite and fascinate by their profound national coloring and original skill. The works of Atoyan, who has mastered the secrets
of and the latest currents in art, lack any striving to be modern or popular.
Box 1, Folder 51-52
C. Argilet; Kazandjian
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the description of Christine Argilet art gallery and the works of the artist Jean Kazandjian.
Box 2, Folder 53
American Armenian Art Exhibit
November, 1986
Scope and Contents
A pamphlet including information in both English and Armenian on the various artists featured in the American Armenian Art
Exhibit that took place at the Museum of Modern Art in Yerevan, Armenia.
Box 3, Folder 18-22
Kero Antoyan
Scope and Contents
Kero Antoyan was born in July 1912 in the ancient Armenian highlands of Dersim, Turkey.he apprenticed himself to a mural painter,
working in the studio cleaning brushes, mixing paints, preparing canvas, and assisting him with decorative tapestry like murals
for home interiors.
Box 3, Folder 23-25
Armenian Artists
Scope and Contents
This folder includes the collection of various Armenian Artists. It includes the description of paintings, various articles
of newspapers and photographs relating to each artist.
Box 3, Folder 26-27
Armenian Allied Arts Association
1999
Scope and Contents
Armenian Allied Arts Association organized an arts competition to encourage artists of Armenian descent. Over $9000 in cash
awards and trophies are available in a variety of arts categories.
Box 3, Folder 29-31
Ararat Eskijian Museum
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the contents of Ararat Eskijian Museum, the meeting conducted over there and its history over the years.
Box 4, Folder 11
Arm- Amer. Chamber of Commerce
2000
Scope and Contents
Armenian-American Chamber of Commerce ia nonprofit organization founded in 1999. AACC invovles long planning to promote, facilitate
and end enhance business and industry in Armenia through USA counterparts.
Box 4, Folder 12
Arvest '97 - AGBU'
1997
Scope and Contents
AGBU is Armenian General Benevolent Union. It is a committe of young professionals of Armenian artists.
Box 4, Folder 13
AGBU-Arts Spring 1997
1997
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials from the Art Exhibition held by AGBU- Arts in Spring 1997. The group art exhibition
showcased works of eight Armenian artists.
Box 4, Folder 14
AGBU Colorado Bridge Party
2002
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the material related to the 'Next Mentors Festively "Bridge" the Genrations' organized by AGBU Generation.
Box 4, Folder 15
AGBU Arvest
2002
Scope and Contents
'Arvest' took place from Oct. 4-19 in 2002. It is a comprehensive art exhibition, art auction, entertainment, and festive
reception.
Box 4, Folder 16
AGBU-Carpet Sale
1998
Scope and Contents
AGBU had presented a unique exhibition and sale of 'Carpets of Artsakh' - hand woven in the Republic of Nagorno Karabagh.
This collection contains material related to the exhibition.
Box 4, Folder 17
Arvest D3
2003
Scope and Contents
AGBU has organized a fine art exhibit named 'Arvest D3'in 2003. This collection contains the details about the exhibit.
Box 4, Folder 21
Articultural Gallery
2004
Scope and Contents
Articultural Gallery presented the works of eight Armenian artists from Los Angeles.
Box 4, Folder 31
Antreasian, Altoon, Pashgian, Sarkistan
1998-99
Scope and Contents
This collections contains the works of Antreasian, Altoon,Pashgian and Sarkistan.
Box 5, Folder 3
The Armenian Observer
2000
Scope and Contents
The Armenian Observer is an English-language weekly Armenian publication based in Hollywood, California. It was founded in
1969 and published every Wednesday, with 50 issues per year. The owner and editor-in-chief is Professor Osheen Keshishian.
It covers a vast variety of subjects and issues locally, nationally, internationally, the Armenian diaspora and Armenia. Very
limited materials are also available online.
Box 5, Folder 35
Arm. Studies/Etc. in Michigan
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contzains materials related to the Armenian studies at Michigan.
Box 6, Folder 15
AGBU Melkonian School
2003
Scope and Contents
The Melkonian Educational Institute (MEI) is an Armenian boarding school of high academic standard located in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Established in 1926 by the Melkonian brothers, it was the only remaining boarding school servicing students of the Armenian
Diaspora from nearly 40 countries.
Box 6, Folder 16
AAIC
Scope and Contents
AAIC is American Armenian International College. It offers a Bachelor's Degree in Arts.
Box 6, Folder 19
Astrophysicist Airapetian
Scope and Contents
Vladimir Airapetian is an scientist who works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Box 6, Folder 20
Nurse Katherine Azadian
Scope and Contents
Katherine Azadian Rudman was born in Brooklyn. She seved the Armenian people for a long time.
Box 6, Folder 33
Accent
1996
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the newspaper - Accent, dated 8 December 1996.
Box 6, Folder 35
Art, Theater books: Alice Navasargian
1997
Scope and Contents
Alice Navasargian is a true devotee of Armenian art and culture. She consistently and most diligently collects information
on outstanding Armenian artists, writers, political and public figures, merchants, manufacturers, and representatives of celebrated
families. In 1997 Alice Navasargian published her first book which she entitled Golden Bridges: 20th Century Armenian Artists.
Box 6, Folder 41
Armenian Arts
2005
Scope and Contents
This folder contains different materials related to the art works of Armenia.
Box 6, Folder 42
Mihran Agbabian
2003
Scope and Contents
Mihran Agbabian is an Earthquake engineering professors of the University of Southern California.He id one of the founding
fathers of the American University of Armenia.
Box 6, Folder 43
American University of Armenia
1991
Scope and Contents
The American University of Armenia (AUA) (is a private independent university in Yerevan, Armenia. It is accredited by the
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission. As of 2015, it is the first and sole
U.S.-accredited institution in the former Soviet Union that provides undergraduate and graduate education.
Box 6, Folder 45
Arm. Society LA Fundraiser Students
1999
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details of fundraiser held by Armenian Society Women's Chapter for Armenian and Artsakh students.
Box 6, Folder 46
Arm. Studies Jerusalem
2001
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about the donation made by Philanthropist Suren D. Fesjian to Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Armenian Studies Program.
Box 6, Folder 49
Armenian Forum
Scope and Contents
The Armenian Forum is a journal of Contemporary affairs.
Box 6, Folder 51-53
Armenian Magazine
Scope and Contents
These folders contain the Armenian magazines.
Box 7, Folder 4
7th Arm. Cultural Conf.
1997
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials related to tge 7th annual Armenian cultural Conference.
Box 7, Folder 6
Armenian Paleography
2002
Scope and Contents
The Album of Armenian Paleography provides a comprehensive selection of some 200 definitively dated, handwritten texts, sampled
from among the 31,000 manuscripts preserved in the major public collections of Europe, the Middle East, the former USSR and
North America.
Box 7, Folder 7
Armen Aroyan
1988-2003
Scope and Contents
This collection has news articles related to Armen Aroyan. It describes his works and his achievements.
Box 7, Folder 8-12
Armenian Women's Archives of Northern California
2002
Scope and Contents
This collection contains materials related to the Armenian Women's Archives.
Box 7, Folder 13
Armenian Church of North America
1989
Scope and Contents
The Armenian Apostolic is the national church of the Armenian people. It is one of the most ancient Christian communities.
The church claims to have originated in the missions of Apostles Bartholomew and Thaddeus in the 1st century.
Box 7, Folder 14-15
Armenian International Magazine
July 1990
Scope and Contents
This folder contains a copy of "Armenian International Magazine" issued in July 1990.
Box 7, Folder 16
A.I.M
1990
Scope and Contents
A.I.M is Armenian International Magazine.this folder contains materials related to that 1990 issue of the magazine.
Box 7, Folder 33
ARM. Genocide
1987
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the materials related to the ARM. Genocide.
Box 7, Folder 34
ARM. Mention at Jewish Museum
1986
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the materials related to the Jewish Museum.
Box 8, Folder 4
Armenian Bar Association
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details of events hosted by Armenian Bar Association.
Box 8, Folder 6
Ararat Home/Arabian Honored
1995
Scope and Contents
Hon. Armand Arabian, served as a member of the Supreme Court of California from 1990 to 1996. Hon. Arabian's distinguished
legal career and record of public service began in 1962 and has included service as a deputy district of attorney, superior
court judge and justice of the California Court of Appeals, as well as ten years in private practice.
Box 8, Folder 8
Armenian American Political Action
2004
Scope and Contents
Armenian American Political Action Committee (A.A.P.A.C.), was founded by Albert A. Boyajian. It is a grassroots political
organization and coordinates with a network of offices, chapters and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated
organizations around the world, and concerns of the Armenian-American community on a broad range of issues.
Box 8, Folder 9
Assyrian- Amer.
2003
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details about Assyrians American Association.
Box 8, Folder 13
Maria Armoudian
Scope and Contents
Maria Armoudian is a politics lecturer at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. She is also a published author, radio
broadcaster, musician, and journalist. Armoudian is of Armenian American descent and is the host and producer of the Scholars'
Circle.
Box 8, Folder 18
Arm. Short films
2001
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the Armenian Short films
Box 8, Folder 19-30
Arpa Foundation for Film, Music & Art
1995
Scope and Contents
Arpa Foundation for Film, Music & Art (AFFMA) was founded in 1995 by Sylvia Minassian. It is a non-profit organization, formed
for the purpose of promoting the arts and enhancing the cultural environment of our community by supporting artists who bridge
the cultural divide, unifying diverse people and cultures through the arts. It has supported a spectrum of artists including
writers, photographers, filmmakers, dancers, designers, actors and musicians, by staging networking events, concerts, art
exhibits, book signings, fashion shows, talent shows, musical performances, lectures, forums, comedy nights, special screenings,
private premiers, and most significantly staging its signature event, the Arpa International Film Festival since 1997.
Box 8, Folder 31
Storyteller Alidz Agbabian
Scope and Contents
Alidz Agbabian is a storyteller and author who specializes in Armenian and Middle Eastern oral traditions, bringing folk tales,
myths, songs and legends to many communities nationwide and around the world.
Box 8, Folder 32
Simon Abkarian
Scope and Contents
Simon Abkarian was in born 5 March 1962. He is a French actor.
Box 8, Folder 33
Filmmaker- USSR Artur Aristakisian
1994
Scope and Contents
Artur Aristakisyan was born in 1961. He is an Armenian-Russian film director.
Box 8, Folder 34
The Armenian Americans
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the materials related to the "Armenian Americans".
Box 8, Folder 35
Don Askarian
2002
Scope and Contents
Don Askarian was born in 1949 in Stepanakert, Nagorno-Karabakh. He is an international producer, film director and screenwriter
of Armenian origin.
Box 8, Folder 36
Film, TV, Val Avery
1977
Scope and Contents
Val Avery was born in July 14. He was an American character actor who appeared in hundreds of movies and television shows.
In a career that spanned 50 years, Avery appeared in over 100 films and had appearances in over 300 television series.
Box 8, Folder 56-57
AFF-J. Michael Hagopian
Scope and Contents
Jakob Michael Hagopian was born on October 20.It was an Armenian-born American Emmy-nominated filmmaker.
Box 9, Folder 28
Charles Amirkhanian
2003
Scope and Contents
he was born January 19, 1945, in Fresno, California. He is composer, percussionist, sound poet and radio producer.He is also
a leading practitioner of electroacoustic music and text-sound composition and has been instrumental in the dissemination
of contemporary music through his work as Music Director of KPFA/Berkeley from 1969 to 1992.
Box 9, Folder 29
Jacob Armen
1989
Scope and Contents
Jacob Armen is a multi-instrumentalist and drum prodigy.
Box 9, Folder 30
Arvest '01 concert
2001
Scope and Contents
Arvest's Nor Yerk 2001 showcased "Pop Art" by Young Singers and Musicians.
Box 9, Folder 31
Aznavour
2003
Scope and Contents
Charles Aznavour was born on 22 May 1924.He is a French, later naturalised Armenian,singer, songwriter, actor, public activist
and diplomat. Aznavour is known for his unique tenor voice.
Box 9, Folder 32
David Azarian
1999
Scope and Contents
David Azarian was born in Yerevan in 1952. He is an Armenian Jazz Pianist. He discovered music through his father and has
his own personal style for a distinctly cheerful structure amid all introspection.
Box 9, Folder 46
Armen Guzelimian
1999
Scope and Contents
Armen Guzelimian was a famous pianist.
Box 10, Folder 31
ARM. OPER
1989
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the material related to the Armenian Opera.
Box 10, Folder 34
Arshak II-S.F.
2001
Scope and Contents
Arsak II was a prince who was a Roman client king of Arsacid Armenia from 350 until 368.This folder contains about the Opera
committee name after this king.
Box 11, Folder 1
AASSSG
2001
Scope and Contents
AASSSG is American Society for Studies on Stress and Genocide. This folder contains details about the Armenian-Turkish Dialogue
held in 86th Anniversary of Genocide Commemoration.
Box 11, Folder 2-3
A.E.S.A. Hadjian
1989
Scope and Contents
AESA is Armenian Engineers and Scientists of America Inc. This folder contains the details about Asadour H. Hadjian's contribution
to AESA.
Box 11, Folder 4
A.I.W.A.
1991
Scope and Contents
AIWA is Armenian International Women's Association. It was established in recognition of the need for an Armenian Organization
that would unite Armenian women worldwide and focus on issues of mutual interest and concern.
Box 11, Folder 5-6
AMMA
1995-96
Scope and Contents
AMAA is Armenian Missionary Association of America. This folder contains the material related to the work done by AMAA.
Box 11, Folder 7-8
Trip- A.L.M.A.
1990
Scope and Contents
ALMA is Armenian Library and Museum of America, Inc. This folder contains the various work and references related to the ALMA.
Box 11, Folder 9
ARF
May 21, 1997
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about the first Independence Day celebration of Armenia.
Box 11, Folder 10
ARS
2000
Scope and Contents
ARS stands for the Armenian Relief Society. This folder contains the details about the work done by the ARS.
Box 11, Folder 11
ANCA
2002
Scope and Contents
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is the largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots political
organization.
Box 11, Box 12
Ani and Narod Memorial Foundation
2004
Scope and Contents
Ani and Narod Memorial Foundation (ANMF) is a charitable organization encouraging the welfare and development of Armenian
women and children through innovative cultural, educational, health and social programs.
Box 11, Folder 13
ARARAT Home
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details about the Ararat Home of Los Angeles. It has the deatils about the various works done by
the organization.
Box 11, Folder 14
Armenian Council of America
2003
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details about the works of Armenian Council of America.
Box 11, Box 15
Armenian Assembly of America
Box 11, Box 16
ARM. Assembly of America
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about the work done by the Armenian assemble of America.
Box 11, Folder 19-21
ARM. Assembly Van Krikorian
1994
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details about the works of Armenian Assembly.
Box 11, Folder 24
ARM. Cultural Fest.
1995
Scope and Contents
This folder has materials related to the Armenian Cultural Festival.
Box 11, Folder 25
ARM. Sports
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details about the Armenian sports and Armenian Olympics (Winter and Summer)
Box 11, Folder 34
Armenia Fund
2004
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details about Armenian Fund.
Box 10, Folder 4
Arzruni / Khatchaturian
2005
Scope and Contents
This folder contains articles related to Aram Khachaturian and
Box 12, Folder 5
Am. Numismatic Soc. Nercessian coins
1997-1998
Box 12, Folder 7
Theater--Jon Amirkhan
1999
Box 12, Folder 9
Theatre--Leslie Ayvazian
1997-2003
Box 12, Folder 10
Plays--Leslie Ayvazian
1997-2004
Box 12, Folder 23
Photo: Arm. Earthquake
1991
Box 12, Folder 25
Photo: Karine Armen
1994-2001
Box 12, Folder 34
Armenia, Yerevan Photos
1985-1997
Box 1, Folder 12
Andro Baboomian
Scope and Contents
Andro Baboomian is a renowned artist who paints what he want to see and not what he sees. mHe has 45 paintaings to his credit
till date.
Box 1, Folder 13
Anna Ballarian
Scope and Contents
Anna Ballarian was born in Rochester, New York. She was recognized in 'Who's Who of American Women' and received national
awards in textile design. She works both figuratively and abstractly.
Box 1, Folder 14
Balmanukian
Scope and Contents
Sarkis Balmanoukian was born in Aleppo in 1943. He is an artist and a art professor who taught art at Aleppo college.
Box 1, Folder 15
Barooshian
Scope and Contents
Martin Barooshian was born in Chelsea, MA in 1929. He is an internationally recognized painter and printmaker.
Box 1, Folder 16
Barian
Scope and Contents
Michael A. Barsumian 'Barian' is a fine artist who has had several successful art exhibits in Boston, Barcelona, Spain; New
York and Los Angeles.
Box 1, Folder 17
Gregory Barsamian
Scope and Contents
Gregory Barsamian is a wellknown artist. He made a sclupture in metal and then experimented with glass blowing.
Box 1, Folder 18
Gregory Beylerian
Scope and Contents
Gregory Beylerian is a multi disciplinary contemporary artist that was born and raised in New York City. . His work often
explores the use of new technologies, materials and processes to merge mediums in ways not traditionally possible. Beylerian's
creative approach utilizes a technique he describes as "flow dynamics", inspired from the training Beylerian undertook while
studying with a Shaolin Buddhist master.
Box 1, Folder 19
Raffi Boyadjian
Scope and Contents
Raffi Boyadjian is a "romantic symbolist" and produced an uplifting, joyful series of large oils, some over six feet high.
Box 1, Folder 20
Lyudvik Berberyan [son: Arbe]
Scope and Contents
Ara Berberyan was born in Yeravan, Armenia in 1958. He had his first art exhibition at age of 12. In later years, he has held
many exhibitions and had opened a studio to fulfill his dream of painting.
Box 1, Folder 21
V Berberian
Scope and Contents
Vahe Berberian was born on July 11, 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon. He is an actor, writer and an artist.
Box 1, Folder 22
Bunker/Loft
Scope and Contents
The Bunker group was formed by a small group of artists, having the same views in Armenia. The group had held many exhibitions
together.
Box 4, Folder 29
(H. Igitian) Rita Balian's Art
1997
Scope and Contents
Rita Balian is an educator, businesswoman, political and humanitarian activist, fundraiser, promoter of the arts and culture,
avid collector of artwork, and a community leader. She is also a spokesperson for women and children, primarily in the United
States and in Armenia.
Box 4, Folder 43
Inheritance: Tina Bastjian
2001
Scope and Contents
'Inheritance: Art and Images Beyond a Silenced Genocide' is an art exhibition held in Chicago. It showcased works by nine
outstanding Armenian artists from across the country.
Box 5, Folder 37
Prof. Bardakjian
Scope and Contents
Professor Kevork B. Bardakjian was born in Beirut, Lebanon. He received his first degrees in Armenian studies from the University
of Yerevan and his D.Phil. from Oxford University, England. As a Senior Lecturer and Armenian Bibliographer he taught Armenian
literature, language, culture and history at Harvard University and at the Harvard Extension from 1974 to 1987
Box 7, Folder 1
(Bookstore) Every Picture Tells a Story
1997-1999
Scope and Contents
This Gallery is on La Brea. It displays and sells art from contemporary children's Books.
Box 8, Folder 37
Vahe Babaian "After Freedom"
2002
Scope and Contents
After Freedom is a movie. It is a unique portrait of immigrants feeling like outsiders struggling to survive in America. Michael,
an Armenian-American in his 30's, is feeling a growing obligation to take care of his aging father, Leon, who had left a good
job in Soviet Armenia to raise his children in the land of freedom.
Box 8, Folder 39
Spencer Beglarian
2001
Scope and Contents
Spencer Beglarian was born on December 15, 1960 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA as Spencer Paul Beglarian. He was an actor and
writer, known for Dog Days (2001), Audit (2001) and Muhammad: The Last Prophet (2002).
Box 8, Folder 40
Video/Art Vahe Berberian
2001
Scope and Contents
Vahé Berberian, an Armenian painter, author, playwright and actor, was born in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1955. He grew up in Beirut
in an intellectual milieu. Vahé studied art in both Lebanon and the United States; and he received a degree in journalism
with honors in 1980.
Box 8, Folder 41
Christina (Berberiab) Berio
2003
Scope and Contents
An American and EU citizen, born and raised in Italy and Brazil, Cristina Berio is currently based in Los Angeles and has
been working as a Dubbing Supervisor, Dubbing Director and Voice Over Talent and Coach, mostly in the Italian and Brazilian
Portuguese languages.
Box 8, Folder 42
Bezjian's
1992
Scope and Contents
Roxanne leads UC Berkeley's broadcast communications efforts within the university's Public Affairs office, managing daily
requests for broadcast news productions on campus and broadcast media planning for major campus events.
Box 8, Folder 43
Eric Bogosian
1995
Scope and Contents
Eric Bogosian was born on April 24, 1953. He is an Armenian American actor, playwright, monologuist, novelist and historian.
Box 9, Folder 34
Gregg Bendian
2000
Scope and Contents
Gregg Bendian was born on July 13, 1963.He is a jazz percussionist and composer, primarily a vibraphonist. Records under his
own name and that of his group Interzone incorporate elements of fusion and free jazz.
Box 9, Folder 35
Bilezikjian
2002
Scope and Contents
Alice Bilezikjian was born on 4th December, 1920 in Louis.
This folder contains materials related to John, Helen and Alice Bilezikjian.
Box 10, Folder 35
Bayrakdarian
2004
Scope and Contents
Isabel Bayrakdarian was born on February 1, 1974. She is an Armenian-Canadian operatic soprano.
Box 10, Folder 36
Boston Pops
1993
Scope and Contents
The Boston Pops Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Boston, Massachusetts that specializes in playing light classical
and popular music.
Box 11, Folder 22
B.A.F.A.
2001
Scope and Contents
BAFA stands for Bay Area Friends of Armenia. This folder contains the details it.
Box 12, Folder 11
Theater--Beast on the Moon
1996-2000
Box 12, Folder 36
Bozigian Gholdian-Najarian
1990-2000
Box 1, Folder 23
Carzou
Scope and Contents
Carzou is on of the most important artists of the post- war period among contemporary French painters. His world is a totally
original representation characterized by the line of his brush, the quality of the atmosphere he creates and the character
he portrays.
Box 1, Folder 24
Shogher Churukian
Scope and Contents
Shogher Churukian was born in Kessab, Syria. She started dabbing in art at a young age and participated in various exhibitions
during teenage years. Her latest collections are highly textured, dramatic collages made with dried flower petals.
Box 4, Folder 3
Cafesjian Museum
2004
Scope and Contents
Cafesjian Museum is an art museum in Yerevan, Armenia. It is located at the central Kentron District, in and around the Yerevan
Cascade which is a complex of massive staircase with fountains, ascending up from the Tamanyan Street gardens and pedestrian
zone. Gerard Cafesjian is the primary donor of the museum.
Box 4, Folder 18
Levon Chookaszian
2005
Scope and Contents
Levon Chookaszian was born in 195.He is an Armenian art historian and the UNESCO Chair of Armenian Art History (UNESCO CAAH).
Professor Chookaszian has delivered numerous lectures, particularly on medieval Armenian art, at universities in the former
Soviet Union, Europe, and the United States and taught courses on Armenian art at UCLA.
Box 5, Folder 38
John Chookasian
1998
Scope and Contents
John Chookasian was a director and a clarinet. The folder contains details about "Afternoon in Armenia" by The Chookasian
Traditional and International Folk Ensemble, which is a group of seven musicians.
Box 6, Folder 1
CSUN - A.S.A.
1997
Scope and Contents
California State University- Northridge Armenian Student Association presented "The role of Germany in the Armenian Genocide".
Box 6, Folder 2
CSUN - A.S.A Marashlian, Nichanian, Muler
1996
Scope and Contents
Levon Marashlian was born December 18, 1948, is an American historian, professor, and scholar. His scholarly work has largely
focused on Armenian, Russian, and Middle-Eastern history. He has participated in various debates, lectures, and conferences
throughout the world. He is currently a professor of history at Glendale Community College.
Box 6, Folder 25-26
Rosemary H. Cohen
Scope and Contents
Dr. Rosemary H. Cohen is a sociologist with a doctorate degree from the Sorbonne, Paris. She is an author, journalist and
motivational speaker. In 1985 Dr. Cohen founded Atelier de Paris in Los Angeles and has served as its president ever since.
She is the founder and director of the Liana Cohen Foundation, a charitable non-profit organization which organizes music
competitions and festivals, encourages youth to study music and arts and provides the healing touch of music to victims of
drunken driving, alcohol and drug abuse.
Box 6, Folder 47
Clark Univ. Arm. chair
2003
Scope and Contents
The Carolyn Mugar and her husband John O'connor have donated an Endowed chair in Modem Armenian History and Armenian Genocide
Studies to Clark University.
Box 7, Folder 18
Conflict Resolution
1998
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the article "Expand the pie before you divvy it up" by Doug Stewart.
Box 7, Folder 21
CROSS SF
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials about Ken Bohegian. Kenneth Bohegian Born 11/6/24 in Watervilet, NY. It also contains news
articles related to San Francisco.
Box 8, Folder 44
Vugen Chaldranyan
1997
Scope and Contents
Vigen (Vagharshak) Chaldranyan was born on 26 December 1955 in Yerevan. He is an Armenian Film Director, Screenwriter, Editor,
Actor, Art Director, and Producer.
Box 8, Folder 45
Cher
Scope and Contents
Cher is an American singer and actress. Commonly referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she is described as embodying female autonomy
in a male-dominated industry.
Box 8, Folder 36
George Calusdian
1988
Scope and Contents
George Calusdian was a composer/pianist. He has his works based on Armenian themes.
Box 9, Folder 37
Armen Chakmakian
2000
Scope and Contents
Armen John Chakmakian was born on February 11, 1966 in Glendale, California. He is an Armenian-American musician, composer,
recording artist, and producer.
Box 11, Folder 23
Children's Milk Fund
1992
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about the Children's Milk Fund for Armenia.
Box 11, Folder 26
Ca/ARM. Trade Conf.
1996
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the Trade Opportunities in Armenia.
Box 12, Folder 12
TV, Theater--Hagop Chorlyan
1998
Box 1, Folder 25
Mary Danielian, Arch
Scope and Contents
Mary Danielian is an architect and graduate of Yerevan Polytechnic College.
Box 1, Folder 26
Khoren Der Harootian
Scope and Contents
Khoren Der Harootian was born in Ashodavan, Armenia, in 1909.Der Harootian came to the United States and had his first one-man
show of paintings and sculpture at the Kraushaar Gallery, New York, in 1945. From then on, working in his New York Studio,
he concentrated on sculpture in stone and marble. Since then, his work has been widely exhibited and acquired by museums and
private collectors throughout the world, and he received several monumental commissions.
Box 1, Folder 27
Der Stepanian
Scope and Contents
Alysse Stepanian is a Los Angeles-based and Iranian-born transmedia artist, educator, arts curator and "animal" rights advocate
(human and not). She has exhibited in over 45 countries and her writings have been translated into Spanish, Finnish, and Farsi.
Box 1, Folder 28
Guilda Dimi
Scope and Contents
Guilda Dimi is an artist and her work range from angelic beauty to nightmarish beast, fervent rain forests to sand stricken
wasteland. She is also an actor and a designer.
Box 4, Folder 19
Downey MoA
1999
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of material related to the "Reflections '99" - an American - Armenian Cultural Arts Festival which
took place at the Downey Art Museum.
Box 6, Folder 14
DA Vinci in Cilcia
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the article on 'Leonardo DA Vinci's visit to Cilcia'. It is written b architect from Rome - Armen Zorian.
Box 6, Folder 27-28
V. Dadrian
Scope and Contents
Vahakn N. Dadrian was born May 26, 1926 is a professor of sociology, historian and an internationally renowned expert on the
Armenian Genocide. He is one of the early scholars of the academic study of genocide and recognized as one of the key thinkers
on the Holocaust and genocide.
Box 6, Folder 29
Prof. Richard Dekmejian
Scope and Contents
Richard Hrair Dekmejian was born in 1933, Aleppo, Syria is an Armenian American professor of political science at the University
of Southern California in Los Angeles. His teachings are primarily focused on world leadership. He is also known for his experience
on World Genocides as well as Global Terrorism.
Box 7, Folder 31
Demonstrations
2004
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about the Demonstration at Turkish Consulate.
Box 8, Folder 14
Deukmejian - Dole
2000
Scope and Contents
Courken George Deukmejian, Jr. was born on June 6, 1928. He is an American politician who was the 35th Governor of California
from 1983 to 1991 and Attorney General of California from 1979 to 1983. Deukmejian was the first and so far the only governor
of a U.S. state of Armenian descent.
Box 8, Folder 48
Arm. Filmmaker- Tavros Dashtents
1996
Scope and Contents
Khachik Dashtents was born on May 25, 1910. He was an ethnic Armenian Soviet writer, poet and translator.
Box 8, Folder 49
Destination Nowhere - Wegner
1988
Scope and Contents
Armin Theophil Wegner was born on October 16, 1886. He was a German soldier and medic in World War I, a prolific author, and
a human rights activist.He was a witness to the Armenian Genocide and the photographs he took documenting the plight of the
Armenians today "comprises the core of witness images of the Genocide.
Box 11, Folder 18
George & Flora Dunaians: Developmental Services for Armenia
2005
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the invitation for honouring George and Flora Dunaians by Developmental Services for Armenia.
Box 12, Folder 26
Photog: Jacob Demirdjian
2001-2003
Box 12, Folder 37
Danilan's Present Ballet: Yuri Annanyan, St. Petersburg, Eifman Ballet
1999-2003
Box 1, Folder 29
Sahak Ekshian
Scope and Contents
Sahak Ekshian works is visually analogus to either classical or contemporary symphonice music.
Box 1, Folder 30
A. Elibekian
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of description of the works of four artists namely Robert Elibekian, Henrig Elibekian, Vagharshag
Elibekian and Areg Elibekian.
Box 1, Folder 31
Felix Eghiazarian
Scope and Contents
Felix Eghiazarian was bon in 1947, Yerevan, Armenia. He has held ten personal exhibits in different cities of Europe and the
USA.
Box 4, Folder 20
Enisen Gallery/Dick Vartian
2003
Scope and Contents
Enisen Gallery focuses on international themes in its selection of photographic art exhibits.
Box 5, Folder 10
Elbrecht's
1996
Scope and Contents
Richard and Barbara Elbrecht along with their daughter retuned to Eastern Turkey in 1996 to photograph Armenian Churches for
the exhibition: 'Armenian Churches in Eastern Turkey: A legacy for Humanity'.
Box 6, Folder 22
Erebouni Edition
1989-91
Scope and Contents
This folder contains information related to the 'state Dance Ensemble of Armenia'.
Box 8, Folder 50
Filmmaker - Egoyan
1996
Scope and Contents
Atom Egoyan, was born on born July 19, 1960.He is a Canadian stage and film director, writer, producer and former actor. His
work often explores themes of alienation and isolation.
Box 9, Folder 40
Michelle Ekizian
2001
Scope and Contents
Michelle Ekizian was born on November 21, 1956.He is an American composer of Armenian heritage.
Box 11, Folder 27
Expo Made in Armenia
2001
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials on AESA Lecture on Technologies in Armenia.
Box 11, Folder 28
Eurasia
1998
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the Eurasia Foundation. It is a privately managed, grant-making organization dedicated
to funding programs that build democratic and free market institutions in the 12 NIS.
Box 1, Folder 32
Vahe Fattal
Scope and Contents
Vahe Fattal in 1942, Armenia. He is an expert in Cave Drawings and pencils on paper works.
Box 3, Folder 7
Four Aces Show
1995
Scope and Contents
Four Aces exhibit at Janarte Galerie shows paintings and drawings by Charles Garabedian, sam Tchakalian, Zadik Zadikian and
Jirayr Zorthian.
Box 4, Folder 10
Forest Lawn Museum
2003
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the detaild of events held at ForestLawn Musuem at Glendale, California.
Box 4, Folder 33
Berc Fenerci
1997
Scope and Contents
Berc Fenerci is from Montreal,Cananada. He is the Armenian Postcard collector.
Box 11, Folder 29
FAR- Fund for ARM. Relief
1998
Scope and Contents
This folder contains a list of donors - for Armenian Relief.
Box 1, Folder 33
C Garabedian
Scope and Contents
Garabedian was born in Detroit, Michigan was an American-Armenian artist known for his paintings and drawings rich in references
to Greek and Chinese symbolism. His artwork reveals a deeply personal world that explores the relationship between painting
and sculpture.
Box 1, Folder 34
Ghazaryan
Scope and Contents
Ashot Ghazaryanwas born in Yerevan, Armenia. He has his artworks displayed in many museums and exhibitions.
Box 1, Folder 35
Giraco
Scope and Contents
Joseph Giraco was born in Lebanon in 1930. Giraco's work is informed primarily by his exposure to Western modes of painting
and expression
Box 1, Folder 36
Yervant Godjabashian
Scope and Contents
Yervant Godjabashian was born in Aleppo in 1939. He is a great sculpture and he prefers to work in black tufa.
Box 1, Folder 37
A. Gorky
Scope and Contents
Arshile Gorky was born on April 15, 1904, in the village of Khorgom. He was an American-Armenian artist known for his paintings
and drawings rich in references to Greek and Chinese symbolism. His artwork reveals a deeply personal world that explores
the relationship between painting and sculpture.
Box 1, Folder 38
Vahan Gregory
Scope and Contents
Vahan Gregory was born in New Jersey in 1927.This folder has copy of 'Timeless Street' by him.
Box 1, Folder 39
A. Grigorian
Scope and Contents
Anatoly Grigorian
Box 1, Folder 40
Marcos Girgorian
Scope and Contents
Grigorian was born in Kropotkin, Russia.He was a notable Iranian-Armenian artist and a pioneer of Iranian modern art.
Box 4, Folder 1
(S. Bezdikian) Maro Gorky
2004
Scope and Contents
Maro Gorky was born in New York. Her painting in recent years has been concerned with the Tuscan landscape which surrounds
her. In her work nature evolves into crystalline forms and shapes of intense color. The Mulberry tree by her window, the five
hills and pine trees which she sees daily have become increasingly abstract in her painting.
Box 4, Folder 23-24
Getty MUS./ Gladzor MSS.
2001
Scope and Contents
The Getty Museum presented 'the Armenian Gospels of Gladzor', an exhibition devoted to a rare Gospel book from the destroyed
Armenian monastery at Gladzor.
Box 4, Folder 25
Getty
1998
Scope and Contents
This collection describes the opening of the Getty Museum and the details related to the Museum.
Box 4, Folder 26
Gulbenkian
Scope and Contents
The collection contains information related to the Lisbon's Gulbenkian Museum.
Box 4, Folder 40
Galle Chest
Scope and Contents
This folder contains information related to the Galle's Chest built in Armenia.
Box 6, Folder 12
'93 Conf. N.Y. Giligia/Cilicia
1993
Scope and Contents
This folder contains information related to "The Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia"
Box 6, Folder 24
Gilgamesh-Joan London
Scope and Contents
Gilgamesh is the main character in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an Akkadian poem that is considered the first great work of literature,
and in earlier Sumerian poems. In the epic, Gilgamesh is a demigod of superhuman strength who builds the city walls of Uruk
to defend his people and after the death of his friend Enkidu travels to meet the sage Utnapishtim, who survived the Great
Flood. His name means something to the effect of "The Ancestor is a Young-man".
Box 6, Folder 30
Vartan Gregorian
2003
Scope and Contents
Vartan Gregorian was born April 8, 1934 Tabriz. He is an Iranian-born Armenian-American academic, serving as the president
of Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Box 6, Folder 38
Glendale Public Library
Scope and Contents
The Glendale Public Library is located in Glendale, California, and serves a diverse community of over 200,000 people. GPL
has a total of 7 branches, in addition to the large Central Library, including the unique Brand Library & Art Center.
Box 7, Folder 2
A. Gorky: Black Angel
2000
Scope and Contents
In this first full-scale biography of the artist Robert Hughes called "a kind of Bridge of Sighs between Surrealism and America,"
Nouritza Matossian charts the life of Arshile Gorky, one of the most mysterious of major twentieth-century artists. Born in
Armenia, he survived the Turkish genocide begun in 1915 and arrived in America in 1920. One of the first abstract expressionists,
he was a major influence on the New York art scene, which included de Kooning, Rothko, Pollock, and others
Box 7, Folder 22-23
Genocide Conference
2005
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about the 'International conference Series in Armenian Studies' held in UCLA in April 2005.
Box 7, Folder 27
Genocide Monuments
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the news articles and other relics from the time of Armenian Genocide.
Box 7, Folder 32
Genocide Commem
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder describes the Genocide Commemorates.
Box 7, Folder 35
Genocide events- Arm. "Terrorists" - A.G. Bill
1986
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the materials of Genocide and terrorists attacks as described by A.G. Brill
Box 8, Folder 1
Genocide Scholarship
Scope and Contents
This folder contains articles from the Genocide Scholars.
Box 8, Folder 3
Atty. Mark Geragos
1999
Scope and Contents
Mark John Geragos was born in October 5, 1957. He is an Armenian-American criminal defense lawyer. He is considered a "celebrity
lawyer".
Box 8, Folder 10
Glendale Police
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the news articles about the Glendale Police.
Box 8, Folder 42
Ara Gholdoian
2002
Scope and Contents
Ara Gholdoian was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is a musician and famous or the recording "Lets Party".
Box 8, Folder 52
Robert Guediguian
2002
Scope and Contents
Robert Jules Guédiguian is a French film director, screenwriter, producer and actor.
Box 8, Folder 54
Actor-Dir Michael Goorjian
2005
Scope and Contents
Michael Antranig Goorjian born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, is an Armenian-American actor, filmmaker, and writer.
Box 9, Folder 13
Most- Bobby Garabedian
2003
Scope and Contents
Bobby Garabedian is an actor and producer, known for Most (2003), The Big Empty (1997) and Never a Neverland (2014).
Box 9, Folder 24
Greek - Arm. Script
1997
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the script of "The Armenian Smile to Greeks in LA" which was a feature-drama-musical project.
Box 9, Folder 39
Djivan Gasparyan
1999
Scope and Contents
Djivan Gasparyan was born on October 12, 1928.He is an Armenian musician and composer. He plays the duduk, a double reed woodwind
instrument related to the orchestral oboe. Gasparyan is known as the "Master of the duduk.
Box 9, Folder 43
Messiah-Joanne Gondjian-Wasserman
1999
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the materials related to the "Messiah".
Box 9, Folder 45
Disney Hall - Ara Guzelimian
1996
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials newsarticles related to Ara Guzelimian.
Box 1, Folder 41
Rezmik Hadjikian
1997
Scope and Contents
Razmik Hadjikian is an internationally acclaimed artist who paints from the soul.His masterworks belie a past of chaos and
turmoil.
Box 1, Folder 42
Hagop Hagopian
1990
Scope and Contents
Hagop Hagopian was born in Egypt. He uses deliberately understated hues to convey a message that is clear to the point of
perfection; the message, that comes straight from his heart, is about the utmost value of the human soul and is addressed
to the inverse.
Box 1, Folder 43
Hakhverdian
1997
Scope and Contents
Armika Hakhverdian was born in 1924 in Iran. He had a special gift of drawing caricatures. He captures the integral essence
and true character of each subject in a style that is truly all his own.
Box 1, Folder 44
Haroutian Haroutiunian
Scope and Contents
Haroutian Haroutiunian was born in 1948, Ejmiatsin. He is a painter endowed with the quality of seeing and finding.
Box 1, Folder 45
R. Hovnatanian
1997
Scope and Contents
Rouben Hovnatanian was born in 1940, in Yerevan. He paints with oil and acrylic on paper and oil on canvas.
Box 1, Folder 46
Hovaghimian Textiles
2001
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of paintings by Yervant Demirdjian, Abraham Gurgenian and Simon Shahrikian.
Box 1, Folder 47
Mimi Housepian
Scope and Contents
Mimi Hovsepian is a portrait painter of pets. Containing nothing cute or sentimental, Mimi's portraits have a tart, crisp,
whimsical character.
Box 4, Folder 22
Harvest Gallery
2002
Scope and Contents
Harvest Gallery presented "Se7EN" in June 18-27. The goal of the exhibit was to highlight each artist's unique vision.
Box 4, Folder 34
Hamazkayin Group Show
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the details about the Hamazkayin Group Show
Box 5, Folder 28
Hovannisian At UCB
1992
Scope and Contents
The William Saroyan Chair Endowment of UCB features its first visiting professor Dr. Richard G. Hovannisian, in an evening
marking the completion and imminent publication of volumes 3 and 4 of his multivolume study entitles 'the Republic of Armenia'.
Box 6, Folder 48
Haigazzan Univeristy
Scope and Contents
Haigazian University is a higher education institution founded in 1955 in Beirut, Lebanon as Haigazian College.
Box 8, Folder 16
Haytaian
1995
Scope and Contents
Garabed "Chuck" Haytaian was born on January 28, 1938. He is an American Republican Party politician, who was the Speaker
of the New Jersey State Assembly during the 'tax revolt' of the James Florio – Christine Todd Whitman era. He is of Armenian
descent.
Box 8, Folder 47
Filmmakers - Seroj Melik Hovsepian
1998
Scope and Contents
He has directed several documentary films while working for the cultural ministry in Tehran,Iran.
Box 9, Folder 27
Lucine Agbabian Hubbard
1995
Scope and Contents
Lucina Agbabian-Hubbard was born in 1928.She taught Armenian and culture for decades at USC and was choir conductor of the
Armenian Evangelical Church, bestowing upon many her deep knowledge of centuries-old Armenian musical traditions.
Box 9, Folder 44
Eileen Hadidian
Scope and Contents
Eileen Hadidian born in 1972, is a musician who plays the recorder, flute, and harp. She was awarded grants from the East
Bay Community Foundation and the Institute of Noetic Sciences for bringing healing music to hospitals in the San Francisco
Bay Area.
Box 9, Folder 47
Richard Hagopian
Scope and Contents
Richard Avedis Hagopian was born on 3 April 1937.He is an American Oriental-style oud player and traditional Armenian musician.
Box 9, Folder 48
Alan Hovhaness
1994
Scope and Contents
Alan Hovhaness was a prolific composer who melded Western and Asian musical styles to create a unique melodic blend of his
own.
Box 1, Folder 48
E. Issabekian
1996
Scope and Contents
Edward Issabekian is a multi-genre artist. He created extensive and high value compositional paintings, portraits, landscapes,
graphics, thematic compositions, book designs.
Box 9, Folder 49
Lucy Ishkanian
1977
Scope and Contents
Lucy Ishkanian was an internationally recognized pianist who performed in the major concert halls around the world to great
acclaim.
Box 1, Folder 49
Jansem
Scope and Contents
Jansem was born in Seuleuze in 1920. His art is a work of love and sensitivity involving the deepest emotional values.
Box 1, Folder 50
Jernukian
1997
Scope and Contents
Arthur Jernukian was born in Iran. As a painter and sculptor he has developed a unique style of painting and carving in the
acrylic medium.
Box 4, Folder 27
Janoyan Design
1998
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the information about the First Exhibit and Sale Janoyan Private Collection of Paintings by Armenian
Artists.
Box 11, Folder 30
Junior Achievement in Armenia
1995
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details and articles related to JAA.
Box 2, Folder 1
Jackie Kazarian
1998
Scope and Contents
Jackie Kazariania is a Graduate od Duke University. She is a painter, video and installation artist.She has held several exhibitions
across various states and received recognition for the same.
Box 2, Folder 2
Emil Kazaz
1984
Scope and Contents
Emil Kazazian is a renowned sculptor-painter of Los Angeles. His mythologically grounded figures exude a sensual aura and
a living character. His work captures the spontaneity and energy of movement and a sense of time suspended.
Box 2, Folder 3
Gayaneh Khachaturian
Scope and Contents
Gayaneh Khachaturian was born in Tbilisi, Georgia in 1942. Her paintings are housed by knights, animals and women, all of
whom perform in an intricate spectacle.
Box 2, Folder 4
Gegam Kacherian
1962
Scope and Contents
Gegam Kacherian was born in Armenia in 1962.He paints to understand the incidental nature of all things, and the meaning that
ties them all together. He has held many solo and group exhibitions to showcase his painitings.
Box 2, Folder 5
Armenak Karapetjan
Scope and Contents
Armenak Karapetjan was born in Yerevan, Armenia in 1959. His figurative paintings, show the powerful life force among children
and parents. He has exhibited his work throughout Europe.
Box 2, Folder 6
Grigor Khandjian
1960
Scope and Contents
Grigor Khandjian is an Armenian artist and a member of USSR academy of arts. His art demonstrates his romantic and lyrical
appreciation of nature and man. He also conveyed the complex world of human emotions and sensations through his paintings.
Box 2, Folder 7
Katchaz Kechejian
Scope and Contents
Katchaz was born in Beirut and later immigrated to Armenia. He is a painter of singular gifts, a realist and a romanticist
who finds no conflict in the union. He captures the pulsating rhythms of color very well.
Box 2, Folder 8
Natasha Kostan
1991
Scope and Contents
Jeannette Natasha Kostan was born in Iran and educated in England and continued her studies in the US. Her paintings are esoterical
pictures of a soul observing the world through a prison.
Box 2, Folder 9
Ani Kupelian
Scope and Contents
Ani Kupelian, born in Beirut, Lebanon, now lives and creates in Los Angele. She while making her art, strolls through time,
space, her own unconscious mind,her intuition and through art history.
Box 2, Folder 10
Bruce Kueffer
Scope and Contents
Bruce Kueffer is a famous painter and sculpture. One of his famous work includes the 'Bronze sculpture'.
Box 2, Folder 11
Sofi Khachmanyan/ Elmira Adamian
2002
Scope and Contents
Sofi Khachmanyan and Elmira Adamian are master and apprentice artisans specializing in an Armenian style of embroidery known
as Marash. They received a grant from the Alliance for California Traditional Arts. Included are Samuelian's notes on the
pair and their work, as well as pictures of the two and a small sample of their work. There is also an article about a Marash
embroiderer named Lily Vorperian.
Box 2, Folder 12
Sona Kludjian
1995
Scope and Contents
Sona Kludjian grew up in Forest Hills, NY. To her, paint obscures the surface, creates a barrier between the artist and the
surface. She interacts with the surface and focuses on the work itself.
Box 4, Folder 35
Shahen Khachaturian
Scope and Contents
Shahen Gevorki Khachatryan (born September 28, 1934, Aleppo) is an Armenian art expert. He is the founding director of the
Arshile Gorky Museum in Etchmiadzin.
Box 4, Folder 36-39
Shahen Khachaturian
2005
Scope and Contents
Shahen Khachaturianwas an Armenian Artist and a writer. His artile 'Lost Childhood Appears in His Art', is very famous.
Box 5, Folder 32
Krouzian- UCB Arm. Alumni
1996
Scope and Contents
Luncheon Honors Benefactors, unveils New UCB Krouzian Study Center.
Box 5, Folder 33
CSU fresno/Kouymjian
2002
Scope and Contents
Dr. Dickran Kouymjian, is a Director of Fresno state's Armenian studies Program.
Box 6, Folder 21
Erebun: Karagoz Khachkar
2002
Scope and Contents
This folder contains information related to Varteres Karagozian.
Box 6, Folder 23
Karagozian/Katchkar
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the photograph of 'Varteres Karagozian' taken by Jacob Demirdjian, the paper trail and the description
about Armenian Khatchkar.
Box 6, Folder 31
Dr. Jack Kevorkian
2001
Scope and Contents
Jacob "Jack" Kevorkian was born in May 26, 1928. He was an American pathologist, euthanasia activist, painter, author, composer,
and instrumentalist. He is best known for publicly championing a terminal patient's right to die via physician-assisted suicide;
he claimed to have assisted at least 130 patients to that end. He was often portrayed in the media with the name of "Dr. Death".
Box 7, Folder 3
Osheen Keshishian
1961
Scope and Contents
Osheen Keshishian was born in Palestine in 1934. This collection describes his 35 years of community Service.
Box 8, Folder 55
Karabian/Hagopain
2003
Scope and Contents
Laurel Karabian was the president of the Los Angeles Country Art Commission.
Jakob Michael Hagopian was an Armenian-born American Emmy-nominated filmmaker.
Box 9, Folder 1
Theater - Films: Buck Kartalian
2001
Scope and Contents
Buck Kartalian was born in August 13, 1922.He was an American actor.He appeared in more than 70 films and television shows
between 1953 and his retirement in 2006.
Box 9, Folder 2
Kondazian Film at P.S. Film Festival
Scope and Contents
Karen Kondazian was born on January 27, 1950 in Newton, Massachusetts. He is an American award-winning actress and author.She
is a recipient of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award's Best Actress award and is a four-time Drama-Logue Awards winner.
Box 8, Folder 3
George Krikorian Movies
2001
Scope and Contents
George Krikorian, president and chief executive of Krikorian Premiere Theatres.
Box 9, Folder 50
Hachig Kazarian
1997
Scope and Contents
Hachig Kazarian was a famous musician. He was the choir director at Sarkis Church for 12.5 years.
Box 9, Folder 51
Herach Kazarian
1996
Scope and Contents
Herach Kazarian was a violinist and he is well known for his famous works.
Box 10, Folder 1
Levon Katerjian Singer
1997
Scope and Contents
Levon Katerjian is a Califronia based artist. He is world renowned vocalist.
Box 10, Folder 3
Salpy Kerkorian
1997
Scope and Contents
Flutist Salpy Kerkonian enjoys an active career filled with vibrant music, vibrant travels, and vibrant musical collaborations.
A graduate of USC, Miss Kerkonian holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Music studying under full scholarship, and graduating
with honors.
Box 10, Folder 5
Varujan Kojian, S.B.
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the materials realted to Santa Barbara Symphony.
Box 10, Folder 6
Komitas
2001
Scope and Contents
Soghomon Soghomonian commonly known as Komitas was born on 26 September 1869.He was an Armenian priest, musicologist, composer,
arranger, singer, and choirmaster, who is considered the founder of Armenian national school of music. He is recognized as
one of the pioneers of ethnomusicology.
Box 11, Folder 32
Hrayr S. Karagueuzian
1997
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about HELP (Health Education and Lifestyle Program) authored by Hrayr Karagueuzian.
Box 12, Folder 2
Knights of Vartan's Seven Lodge 50th Anniversary
2004
Box 12, Folder 13
Theater--Anita Khanzadian
1996-1999
Box 12, Folder 29
Photog--Ken Karagozian
1999
Box 12, Folder 30
Photog: Hrair Khatcherian
1998-2004
Box 4, Folder 42
L.A. Art--Expo
1997
Scope and Contents
The ArtExpo was held in L.A. on Oct 25 1997 at LA Convention Center. It was an international Art Fair where 10 countries represented
their works.
Box 6, Folder 13
L.A. AGBU School
Scope and Contents
AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School is an Armenian-American private school located in Winnetka, Los Angeles, California, United
States. It was founded in 1976 as Saint Peter-AGBU. Initially there were 19 students and a staff of three teachers. It is
financed and run by the Armenian General Benevolent Union. With about 680 students, it is the second largest Armenian private
school in the Greater Los Angeles area.
Box 9, Folder 33
Let's Party
2002
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the CD of "Let's Party" by Ara G. It a Traditional Folk Dance Music CD.
Box 9, Folder 41
Mario Lanza
1996
Scope and Contents
Mario Lanza was born on January 31, 1921.He was an American tenor of Italian ancestry, actor and Hollywood film star of the
late 1940s and the 1950s.
Box 10, Folder 8
Larr-Bulbul
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the 'Lark Ascending'- Festival of Song, Dance and Instrumental Music. It also contains
information related to Hazaran Bulbul –The talking nightingale.
Box 10, Folder 9
Lark St. Gregory
2001
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the Lark Society's "Visions of St. Gregory"- a Sacred Music concert.
Box 10, Folder 10-12
Lark-Verdi Reguiem
2001
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the Lark Musical Society's "An Evening of Armenian chamber Music"
Box 10, Folder 14
Legrand
2003
Scope and Contents
Michel Legrand is a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, and jazz pianist. Legrand is a prolific composer, having
written over 200 film and television scores, in addition to many memorable song.
Box 10, Folder 15
Little Singers of Armenia
1995
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details about the little singers of Yerevan - which are children. It contains news articles and concerts
information related to these events.
Box 11, Folder 33
Land and Culture Organization
1999
Scope and Contents
It contains details about the Land and Culture Organization.
Box 12, Folder 14
Let the Rocks Speak
2000-2003
Box 2, Folder 13
Seta Manoukian
1997
Scope and Contents
Seta Manoukian was born in Beirut, Lebanon. She works with ink and acrylics on paper combine poetry and spirituality in alluring
compositions.
Box 2, Folder 14
Grigor Manukian
Scope and Contents
Grigor Manukian is a metal sculpture and fabricator/welder. He has held many solo and group exhibitions in and outside USA.
Box 2, Folder 15
Rouben & Alexandra Manukyan
Scope and Contents
Rouben and Alexandra Manukyan are Yerevan-born artist (father-daughter pair). Rouben Manukyan showed paintings of oil on canvas
and Alexandra displayed mixed media at their solo art exhibition.
Box 2, Folder 16
Samuel Maroutian
Scope and Contents
Samuel Maroutian was born in Kirovakan in 1959.His paintings include 'Oil on canvas', 'Acrylic on Paper' and 'Ink on Paper'.
Box 2, Folder 17-19
Alice Melikian Carmine Galente
Scope and Contents
Alice Melikian Carmine Galente was born in Paris in 1926. Alice took art classes for students from grades 1 to 9. She is a
painter and a sculpture. She also produced classical works now in glass and epoxy in plaster, clay and bronze.
Box 2, Folder 20
Alina Mnatsakanian
2004
Scope and Contents
Alina Mnatsakanian is a conceptual transmedia artist located in Burbank. Her work has been displayed in galleries in Southern
California. Included are articles and various bits of information about her work, mostly in the form of ads. There is also
correspondence between her and Samuelian, as well as photos of Mnatsakanian and her work.
Box 4, Folder 30
Mekhitarists/ Fr. Dajad Yardemian
1990
Scope and Contents
Fr. Dajad Yardemian is a Poet and a Sculptor. This collection also contains the information of the contributions of Mekhitarians
to the Armenian Culture and Armenology.
Box 5, Folder 36
Modern Armenia- Gerard J. Libaridian
2004
Scope and Contents
Gerard Jirair Libaridian was born 1945 in Beirut, Lebanon is an Armenian American historian and politician. He served as Levon
Ter-Petrosyan adviser during the 1990s.
Box 6, Folder 6
Levon Marashlian
2001
Scope and Contents
Levon Marashlian was born December 18, 1948 is an American historian, professor, and scholar. His scholarly work has largely
focused on Armenian, Russian, and Middle-Eastern history. He has participated in various debates, lectures, and conferences
throughout the world. He is currently a professor of history at Glendale Community College.
Box 6, Folder 7
Lucy Der Manuelian
2001
Scope and Contents
Lucy was the first person in the United States to write a dissertation in the field of Armenian art. She is a pioneer, making
invaluable contributions to a neglected area of study.
Box 6, Folder 8
Donald Miller
1995
Scope and Contents
Donald L. Miller (1944) is a biographer and historian. He is the John Henry MacCracken Professor of History at Lafayette College
in Pennsylvania. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, and one of the most respected authorities
on World War II and U.S history.
Box 6, Folder 17
Mashdots
2005
Scope and Contents
Mashdots College has been established in honor of Saint Mesrob Mashdots, founder of the first Armenian school, inventor of
the Armenian alphabet, and original translator of the Bible into Armenian. Among the aims of the College is the commitment
to propagate the rich Armenian heritage through the preparation of teachers, as well as leaders for community organizations.
Box 6, Folder 34
Dr. Arshak Mirzoyan
1991
Scope and Contents
Arshak E. Mirzoyan is the Head of Yerevan Center of Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction, Yerevan, Armenia. His specialty is
Traumatologist-orthopedist.
Box 6, Folder 50
Mosaix
2003
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the Mosaix jornal of Fall 2003.
Box 7, Folder 29-30
Montebello
1999
Scope and Contents
These folders contain the materials related to Montebello Monument.
Box 8, Folder 12
Ruth Messinger
Scope and Contents
Ruth Wyler Messinger was born in November 6, 1940. She is a former political leader in New York City and a member of the Democratic
Party as well as the Democratic Socialists of America. She is currently the President and CEO of American Jewish World Service,
an international development agency.
Box 8, Folder 18
Misc.
Scope and Contents
This folder contains miscellaneous materials related to Armenia.
Box 8, Folder 53
Milan-Gianikian-Ricci
Dec. 1998
Scope and Contents
Yervant Gianikian and Angela Ricci Lucchi method consists of poring over these images, studying the interactions among the
onscreen figures and between these figures and the camera, looking for telling glances and revealing gestures, which are then
slowed down and isolated.
Box 9, Folder 4
Rouben Mamouliam
2004
Scope and Contents
Rouben Zachary Mamoulian was born on October 8, 1897. He was an Armenian-American film and theatre director
Box 9, Folder 5
Marius Mazmanian "Dance with me"
2003
Scope and Contents
Marius Mazmanian was born in Marseille, France. He is an actor and famous for his work in "Dance with Me"
Box 9, Folder 6
Lois Melkonian Impressions of Armenia
2001
Scope and Contents
Lois Melkonian was a TV and Radio Journalist. He has produced a documentary "Impressions of Armenia".
Box 9, Folder 7-8
Theater Film TV Andrea Martin
2001
Scope and Contents
Andrea Louise Martin is an American actress, singer, author and comedian, best known for her work in the television series
SCTV
Box 9, Folder 9
Films - 1998 NYU- Manoogian Screenings
1998
Scope and Contents
Haig Manoogian was born on May 23, 1916. He was an Armenian-American professor of film at New York University
Box 9, Folder 10
Filmmaker Paul Marashlian
2004
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the works of Paul Marashlian
Box 9, Folder 11
Megan Mekjian
2016
Scope and Contents
Megan Mekjian is an Arts teacher and an actor.
Box 9, Folder 12
Sevan Melikyan
1995
Scope and Contents
Sevan Melikyan is one of the best known artists of the 20th Century.
Box 10, Folder 7
Tigran Mansourian
2005
Scope and Contents
Tigran Yeghiayi Mansurian was born on 27 January 1939.He is a leading Armenian composer of classical music and film scores.
Box 10, Folder 16
Jazz Piano/Tigram Martikyan
2000
Scope and Contents
Tigran Martikyan was born in Armenia on 17th February 1972. He is an actor and music composer. H earned his BA degree from
Jazz Studies Program at University of Southern California.
Box 10, Folder 17
Anita Matta
1997
Scope and Contents
Anita Matta is well-known singer. She is a talented singer from her childhood.
Box 10, Folder 18
Arthur Meschian
2002
Scope and Contents
Arthur Meschian is an Armenian architect, musician, composer, poet, singer and painter. He is also known as one of the founders
of Armenian rock.
Box 10, Folder 19
Geo Megerdichian/Vazgen Mouradian
1990
Scope and Contents
Vazgen Muradian was born on October 17, 1921 in Ashtarak, Armenia. He is one of America's most accomplished composers of classical
music, and perhaps our nation's most prolific composer in the symphonic genre.
Box 10, Folder 20
S. Mildonian
2002
Scope and Contents
Susanna Mildonian was born in 1940 in Venice.She is a Belgian harpist. She is the only artist to have won first prize in all
three major international harp competitions.
Box 10, Folder 21
Larry Muradian's Nairob/Jazz
2003
Scope and Contents
Larry Muradian is a bass player. He is co-founder of the Donavan Muradian Quintet along with drummer Jeff Donavan.
Box 10, Folder 28
EDN. Mirzoyan
1996
Scope and Contents
Edvard Mik'aeli Mirzoyan was an Armenian composer. Mirzoyan was born in Gori, Georgia.
Box 10, Folder 37 - 38
Miscellaneous Armenian Music
Scope and Contents
This folder contains miscellaneous materials related to Armenian Music. It includes details about the various musical events,
information about Armenian singers and a reflection of their life and work.
Box 12, Folder 35
Misc. Dance, Photo, Theater, Etc. II
1999-2003
Box 12, Folder 40
Jora Markarian Sevan Dance
1991
Box 2, Folder 21
Reuben Nakian
1986-1999
Scope and Contents
Reuben Nakian was an Armenian-American sculptor who frequently employed themes from Greek and Roman mythology. He was considered
one of the finest abstract expressionists of the 20th century. Included are numerous newspaper clippings and a printed article
on the artist as well as ads for Nakian's posthumous exhibitions. There are also several photos of his sculptures.
Box 4, Folder 28
NK 2001 Fest
2002
Scope and Contents
This collection contains information about the annual festival conducted by Nagorno Karabagh Arts and Music Project (NK Arts)
in 2001.
Box 6, Folder 32
Vartkes and Mary Najarian
2003
Scope and Contents
This folder describes the contribution of Dr. Vartkes and Mary Najarian to the Armenian society.
Box 6, Folder 37
Marc Nichanian Columbia University
1998
Scope and Contents
Marc Nichanian is currently Professor of Armenian languages and culture at Columbia University. He has published in Armenian:
six volumes of Gam, a journal of literary analysis; and an extensive bibliography of Hagop Oshagan.
Box 7, Folder 17
Nightmares as Heirlooms
1990
Scope and Contents
Nightmares at Heirlooms is an article published in 'This World' on June 7, 1992. It is written by Bernard Ohanian
Box 7, Folder 19
NY World's Fair
1964
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the material: 'New York World's Fair - Armenian Folk Festival' dated 31st May 1964.
Box 9, Folder 14
Cori Najarian
Related Materials
This folder contains the material related to Cori Najarian's 'Adventures with Kangaroddy'.
Box 11, Folder 31
N.A.A.S.R.
2003
Scope and Contents
NAASR is National Association for Armenian Studies and Research Center. This folder contains details about the various events
taking place at NAASR.
Box 12, Folder 4
NYC One World Festival
2001
Box 2, Folder 22
Kardash Onnig
1987-2002
Scope and Contents
Kardash Onnig is a conceptual artist whose primary medium is sculpture installation. Onnig uses his art to explore his favorite
concepts of transcendence and universality. Included are numerous newspaper clippings about Onnig, his philosophy, and work.
There are also photographs of the artist and his installations.
Box 9, Folder 15
Arby Ovanessian
2000
Scope and Contents
Arby Ovanessian is a French-Armenian film Director.
Box 10, Folder 22
C. Orbelian and Moscow Chamber Orch.
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the materials related to 'The Moscow Chamber Orchestra' which was presented by Constantine Orbelian –
Music Director and Conductor.
Box 2, Folder 23
Rosana Palazyan
1994-1997
Scope and Contents
Rosana Palazyan is an Armenian-Brazilian conceptual artist who specializes in embroidery. Included are pictures of the artist's
work and newspaper articles on her exhibit. There is also a price list, Samuelian's handwritten notes, and a booklet filled
with pictures of her embroidery and an essay on her artistry.
Box 2, Folder 24
Maro Parian
2001
Scope and Contents
Maro Parian is a stage costume designer who is part of the Cal State University theatre department. She has designed costumes
for numerous Armenian and non-Armenian productions around LA. Included are Samuelian's handwritten notes and her article on
Parian. There are also two photos of the artist and her resume.
Box 2, Folder 25
Levon Parian
1992
Scope and Contents
Levon Parian is a Lebanese-born photographer who immigrated to the US as a teen and was inspired to pursue his art while working
toward a degree in physiology. Included are several articles on Parian, including a rough draft by Samuelian. There is also
his resume and advertisements for photographic equipment.
Box 2, Folder 26
Haig Patigian via Peter Garland
1990-1998
Scope and Contents
Haig Patigian was a renowned architect who immigrated to the US from Armenia and established himself in San Francisco. He
has created more public statues in the city than any other sculptor. Peter Garland is a writer and historian who has studied
Patigian and his work for over a decade. Included are numerous articles on Patigian as well as pictures of him and his work.
There is also extensive correspondence between Samuelian and Garland.
Box 2, Folder 27
Zarouhi Piliguian
2000
Scope and Contents
Zarouhi Piliguian is a painter whose work reflects her perspectives on womanhood, motherhood, and her experience as an immigrant.
Included are numerous articles on her as well as pictures of her work. There is also some correspondence between her and Samuelian.
Box 2, Folder 28
Hovsep Pushman
1999
Scope and Contents
Hovik Pushman was a renowned Armenian-American painter, considered one of the great artists of the 20th century. His work
has been featured at MoMa, and various prestigious galleries in Europe. Included are articles and newspaper clippings about
the artist and his work as well as photographs of his paintings.
Box 2, Folder 29
G. Puzant (Puzant Godjamanian)
1980-1994
Scope and Contents
In the wake of the Armenian Genocide, young G. Puzant was separated from his parents, deported from his homeland, and eventually
relocated to Egypt, where he forged a career as a celebrated painter and was branded "King of Colors" by King Farouk. The
overarching theme of his work is loneliness. Included are numerous printed articles/newspaper clippings on Puzant as well
as photographs of him and his work. There is also handwritten correspondence between Samuelian and Puzant's relative as well
as advertisements for his exhibitions and price lists.
Box 6, Folder 9
Rubina Peroomian
2000
Scope and Contents
A lecturer of Armenian language and literature, is currently a Research Associate at UCLA. She is the author of several books,
textbooks, chapters in books, and research articles in scholarly journals on Armenian Question and the Armenian Genocide.
Box 7, Folder 20
WM. Parsons/Holocaut Mus. (Wife Sylvia Mokhtarian)
2005
Scope and Contents
William S. Parsons worked at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) for 25 years where he served as chief of
staff and director of education. Prior to joining USHMM, he co-founded Facing History and Ourselves, an organization that
specializes in training teachers in human rights education in order to help students confront the lessons of genocide and
the Holocaust, and learn the value of tolerance.
Box 7, Folder 25
Commemorations Samantha Power
2002
Scope and Contents
Samantha Jane Power is an Irish-American academic, author and diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to the United
Nations from 2013 to 2017.
Box 9, Folder 16
Paradjanov
1997
Scope and Contents
Sergei Paradjanov was born on January9, 1924. He was a Soviet film director and artist of Armenian descent who made significant
contributions to Soviet He invented his own cinematic style, which was totally out of step with the guiding principles of
socialist realism .
Box 9, Folder 17
Vartanov Paradjanov
1194
Scope and Contents
Mikhail Vartanov was a film director, cinematographer, documentarian, essayist, photographer and artist who developed a style
of documentary filmmaking termed the "direction of undirected action."
Box 9, Folder 18
Arto Paragamian
2000
Scope and Contents
Arto Paragamian is a Canadian- Armenian Film Director. This folder contains information related to his production '2000 and
none'.
Box 9, Folder 19
Stepan Partamain
1995
Scope and Contents
Stepan Partamain was a TV host and a producer of TV Shows.
Box 10, Folder 2
Lucy Pogosyan
2002
Scope and Contents
Lucy Pogosyan was a very famous pianist. This folder contains news articles related to her work.
Box 10, Folder 23
Arthur Papazian
1995
Scope and Contents
Arthur Papzian was a well-known pianist of Armenia.
Box 10, Folder 24
L. Pehlivaanian
2004
Scope and Contents
Arpine Pehlivanian was born in Damascus, Syria on 24th April 1934.She specializes in Opera studies. She became the first Diaspora
Anush and Shushan in Yerevan's Opera house.
Box 4, Folder 5
Joan Quinn + Venice
2002
Scope and Contents
Joan Agajanian Quinn is a visionary who has inspired artists from all over the world to see her portrait.
Box 2, Folder 30
Romard (Robert Mardirosian)
1993-2003
Scope and Contents
Robert Mardirosian (who goes by the portmanteau, Romard) is a US-born Armenian lawyer-turned-artist who left the practice
after almost three decades to pursue a career as a painter. His primary influences include Arshile Gorky, Picasso, and Cezanne.
He has exhibited in many prominent galleries around the US. Included are multiple articles detailing Mardirosian's life and
career. There are also numerous photos of the artist and his work, extensive handwritten correspondence between Samuelian
and Romard, and information regarding his exhibitions.
Box 6, Folder 11
James Russell
2002
Scope and Contents
James Robert Russell (born in October, 1953, New York City) is a scholar and professor in Ancient Near Eastern, Iranian and
Armenian Studies. He has published extensively in journals, and has written several books. He is the Mashtots Professor of
Armenian Studies at Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University, and sits on the executive
committee of Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies.
Box 7, Folder 24
R.H.'s Genocide Symposium
1984
Scope and Contents
Richard Gable Hovannisian was born on November 9 in Tulare, California. He is an Armenian American historian and professor
emeritus at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is known mainly for his four-volume history of the First Republic
of Armenia.
Box 9, Folder 20
Riddle of Ararat
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the materials related to the Armenian film "Riddle of Ararat"
Box 11, Folder 35
R.A.A. research an Armenian architecture
2001
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about the Armenian Archhitecture.
Box 2, Folder 31
Henrik Sargsian
2003
Scope and Contents
Henrik Sargsian is an Armenian-born painter whose subjects feature brightly colored animals and plants as well as people in
mystical settings. Included is Samulian's article on the artist and her handwritten notes, an advertisement for one of Sargsian's
exhibitions, and numerous photos of his paintings. There is also a price list of the works and a few business cards of a
different artist, Alexander Sadoyan.
Box 2, Folder 32
Rob Setrakian
1998
Scope and Contents
Rob Setrakian is an abstract painter who has lived and worked in the Bay Area, Florence, Italy, and New York City. Included
are Samuelian's typed notes on the artist and numerous photos of his paintings.
Box 2, Folder 33
Samvel Sevada
1996
Scope and Contents
Samvel Sevada is an Armenian artist who immigrated to the US so that he could create more freely. His paintings feature bright
colors and there are many photographs of him with his works. Additionally, there are articles on Sevada, including Samuelian's
summary of his life and art.
Box 2, Folder 34
Suzanna Sevoyan
1999
Scope and Contents
Suzanna Sevoyan is a painter who has exhibited in Europe and the US. She first achieved success in her native Armenia, before
exhibiting all over Europe and the US. Included is a pamphlet with information about one of her exhibitions, a picture of
one of her paintings, and Samuelian's short summary of the artist and her work.
Box 2, Folder 35
Mahara Sinclaire (Balasanian)
1999
Scope and Contents
Mahara Sinclaire is a post-abstract-expressionist painter whose works have been featured in numerous galleries across California.
Included are photos of the artist's work as well as several articles about her style and the exhibitions she's participated
in. There are also a few postcards featuring her art, a price list of her paintings, and Samuelian's handwritten notes.
Box 2, Folder 36
Paul Sarkisian
1999
Scope and Contents
Paul Sarkisian is a painter whose work has been featured in many prestigious museums. His paintings are so hyperreal, they
seem like photographs of collages at first glance. Included are various articles on Sarkisian and photographs of him and his
work.
Box 2, Folder 37
Judith Simonian
1988
Scope and Contents
Judith Simonian is a New York-based modern artist whose paintings are often abstract and employ elements of collage. She has
displayed her work in numerous galleries around the US and is a recipient of the 2014 Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship. Included
are multiple pictures and advertisements of Simonian and her work, as well as newspaper clippings, specifically reviews of
her art. Also included are Samuelian's notes and article on the artist.
Box 2, Folder 52
Hagop Sukiasian
Scope and Contents
Photographs of the paintings of Armenian artist, Hagop Sukiasian.
Box 2, Folder 54
St Paul de Venue
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the pictures of St. Paul de Venue by Richard H. Taslyan and Buhaud H. Taslyan
Box 3, Folder 28
Maurice Sabbagh
Scope and Contents
Maurice Sabbagh was a sole American distributor for Gourmet Ovens. The collection contains the material and references for
Maurice Sabbagh.
Box 3, Folder 32
S.F. Mus. of Craft Design
Scope and Contents
This collecti
Box 4, Folder 2
S B fine Arts
2005
Scope and Contents
Silva Bezdikian presented nine internationally known artists in her spring 2005 Exhibition at Pacific Design Center. This
collection describes the work of various artist in the exhibitions.
Box 4, Folder 32
Storm King Mus
1993
Scope and Contents
Storm King Art Center, is one of the world's great sculpture parks and museums situated in New York. This collection contains
information about events related to the museum.
Box 4, Folder 45
Paul Schimmel
1990
Scope and Contents
Paul Schimmel (born 1954) is an American curator of contemporary art based in Los Angeles. Schimmel served as the chief curator
of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), from 1990 until 2012, where he organized numerous exhibitions. He is
currently a vice president and partner with the art gallery Hauser & Wirth and co-founder of Hauser Wirth & Schimmel in Los
Angeles.
Box 5, Folder 29
Prof. Stronach UCB
1992
Scope and Contents
David Stronach is the professor of near Eastern Archaeology at the Univesity of California, Berkeley.
Box 6, Folder 10
Ronald Suny
2001
Scope and Contents
Ronald Grigor Suny (born September 25, 1940[1]) is director of the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies,[2] the Charles
Tilly Collegiate Professor of Social and Political History at the University of Michigan, and Emeritus Professor of political
science and history at the University of Chicago. He was the first holder of the Alex Manoogian Chair in Modern Armenian History
at the University of Michigan, after beginning his career as an assistant professor at Oberlin College. He is a 2013 Berlin
Prize Fellow at the American Academy in Berlin.
Box 6, Folder 36
Dr. Jack Sheen
1997
Scope and Contents
Dr. Jack Sheen is a supporter of Armenian Missionary Association of America and a member of its Board of Directors.
Box 7, Folder 28
Survivors
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the Survivors of Armenian Genocide.
Box 8, Folder 38
H. Sarayan Film Adrienne Barbeau
1997
Scope and Contents
Adrienne Jo Barbeau was born in June 11, 1945.She is an American actress and the author of three books. Barbeau came to prominence
in the 1970s as Broadway's original Rizzo in the musical Grease, and as Carol Traynor, the divorced daughter of Maude Findlay
(played by Bea Arthur) in the sitcom Maude.
Box 9, Folder 25-26
Several of My Aricles
Scope and Contents
This folder contains news articles related to the Armenian Film Culture.
Box 10, Folder 25
Edward Sadoyan
1995
Scope and Contents
Edward Sadoyan is a Yerevan Music Composer. He is a member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers)
Box 10, Folder 26- 27
Shoghaken Ensemble
2004
Scope and Contents
The Shoghaken Folk Ensemble, an Armenian musical group, performs and records Armenian folk and troubadour music. The ensemble
was founded in 1995 in Yerevan.
Box 10, Folder 29
System of a Down
2004
Scope and Contents
System of a Down, sometimes shortened to SOAD or System, is an Armenian-American heavy metal band from Glendale, California,
formed in 1994. The band currently consists of Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards), Daron Malakian (vocals, guitar), Shavo
Odadjian (bass, backing vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums)
Box 11, Folder 38
Sons of Vartan
1995
Scope and Contents
This folder has invitation and transcripts from the event
Box 12, Folder 16
Saroyan: Cave Dwellers
1997
Box 12, Folder 17
Saroyan: My Heart's in the Highlands
1997
Box 12, Folder 18
Theater--Mary Setrakian
1995
Box 12, Folder 19
Charlie Shanian--Maybe Baby, It's You
2002-2004
Box 12, Folder 24
Syzygy Theatre Group--Waving Goodbye
2005
Box 2, Folder 38
Artashes Taroumian
1996
Scope and Contents
Artashes Taroumian is a painter whose style has been described by critics as "evolution in painting".
Box 2, Folder 39
Richard Tashjian
1985-2004
Scope and Contents
Richard Tashjian is a US-born Armenian painter who is most renowned for his landscapes. Much of his work has focused on depicting
Armenia and the American Southwest. Included are numerous newspaper clippings on Tashjian, photos of him and his art, a book
of his drawings of Armenia, and Samuelian's notes.
Box 2, Folder 40
Ara Tavitian
1998
Scope and Contents
Ara Tavitian is a Baghdad-born Armenian art collector-dealer who owns the Retro Gallery in Los Angeles, a shop with a large
selection of handblown American and European glass and ceramics. Included are newspaper clippings about Tavitian, pictures
of him and his collection, and Samuelian's notes.
Box 2, Folder 41
Arto Tchakmakchian
2004
Scope and Contents
Arto Tchakmakchian is an Egyptian-born Armenian sculptor and painter. Included is information about his art shows, as well
as pictures of the artist and Samuelian's article on him and his exhibition at the Beshgueturian Art Gallery.
Box 2, Folder 42
Sam Tchakalian
2000
Scope and Contents
Sam Tchakalian was a San Francsico-based abstract artist and art teacher whose work was celebrated for its passion and honesty.
Included are numerous articles about Tchakalian, including several obituaries. There are also photographs of the artist and
his work.
Box 2, Folder 43
Anoush Ter Taulian
2001
Scope and Contents
Anoush Ter Taulian is an artist and activist fighting for recognition of the Armenian Genocide. She uses her art to draw attention
to the injustices faced by Armenian women and Armenia as a nation. Included are Samuelian's extensive notes on the artist
as well as correspondence between the two. There are also pictures of Taulian and articles written by her and about her.
Box 2, Folder 44
Stephanie Tevonian Notes
2001
Scope and Contents
Stephanie Tevonian is a designer located in New York who specializes in book cover art and various types of graphic design.
Included are Samuelian's notes on Tevonian's life and work and a picture of the designer, as well as her business card and
small scraps of Samuelian's handwritten notes.
Box 2, Folder 45
Araik Tekvantz
1997
Scope and Contents
Araik Tekvantz is an artist and ceramicist whose works have been displayed in the Glendale Armenian Center. There are photos
of him and his work as well as short notes on him by Samuelian.
Box 2, Folder 46
Lenore Tolegian Hughes
1999
Scope and Contents
Watercolor and collage artist Lenore Tolegian Hughes' work is informed by the Armenian Genocide during WWI and her themes
revolve around religion, society, and womanhood. Included are photos of the artist and her work as well as advertisements
and articles about her.
Box 2, Folder 47
Apo Torosyan
2000
Scope and Contents
Apo Torosyan is a contemporary artist whose work has been featured in numerous exhibitions across the country. Included are
numerous newspaper clippings and pictures of Torosyan and his work. His "Bread Series" and "Immigration Installation" are
particularly prominent.
Box 2, Folder 48
Renald and Alek Tumasov
1992
Scope and Contents
Samuelian's article on the refugee father and son painters, Renald and Alek Tumasov, who found success in the Cobra Fine Arts
Gallery in San Francisco. Included are pictures of the artists with their paintings.
Box 2, Folder 55
Missak Terzian
1991
Scope and Contents
Missak Terzian was forced to leave his native Lebanon due to civil war and settled in southern California, where he has continued
his career as an oil painter and colorist. Missak's work is part of many private collections in Lebanon, Spain, Belgium, and
France. He wishes to move to Canada and exhibit in Montreal. Included are Samuelian's articles on Terzian, as well as photos
of the artist and his work.
Box 4, Folder 41
Tufenkian's '7 Women'
2001
Scope and Contents
This folder contains information about the Art Exhibition 'LA Intersections' which was organize by CSUN Art Gallery. He featured
the work of Seven Women artists namely: Tina Bastajian, Seta Injeyan, Joanne Julian, Ani Kupelian, Seta Manoukian, Eileen
shahbazian and Mahara Sinclaire.
Box 4, Folder 46
Tekeyan '99
1999
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the 'Tekeyan' - an art show.
Box 6, Folder 39
Edw. Tchakalian
Scope and Contents
Edward Tchakalian was born in 1926.He is serving as Advisor on the Parish Council of St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys.
Box 6, Folder 40
Jacqueline Tchakalian
2005
Scope and Contents
Jacqueline Tchakalian is a visual artist as well as a poet. She has past experience as co-director of the Valley Contemporary
Poets Series and the Los Angeles Poetry Festival. She was a finalist in the 2007 Conflux Press Artist's Book Contest and
the 2011 Tennessee Williams Festival Poetry Contest.
Box 7, Folder 5
Dr. Armen Takhtajan
1996
Scope and Contents
Armen Leonovich Takhtajan or Takhtajian was born in Shusha in 1910. He was a Soviet-Armenian botanist, one of the most important
figures in 20th century plant evolution and systematics and biogeography. His other interests included morphology of flowering
plants, paleo botany, and the flora of the Caucasus
Box 7, Folder 36-37
M. Topalian Trail
2001
Scope and Contents
Mourad Topalian was born in 1943. He is a prominent Armenian-American political activist, former chairman of the Armenian
National Committee of America (ANCA), who visited the White House several times.
Box 7, Folder 38
Turkey-Genocide
Scope and Contents
This folder contains news articles and materials relate to the Turkey Genocide.
Box 9, Folder 22
Michael Tolajian
Scope and Contents
Michael Tolajian is a film producer. He is famous for his work : 'Bought & sold'
Box 10, Folder 30
Ter-Tatevosian
2002
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the Armenia Ter-Tatevosin
Box 10, Folder 32
Tchekidijian's Arm. State Choir
1987
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the material related to the Armenian State Choir- One of the World's Greatest Choirs. It was conducted
by Ohannes Tchekidjian and featured Luybov Kazarnovaskaya - Kirov Opera.
Box 5, Folder 1
UCLA - Sanjian
Scope and Contents
Avedis K. sanjian was a professor at UCLA.The Turkish-born Sanjian earned two degrees in English: a bachelor's degree from
the American University of Beirut in 1949 and a master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1950. In 1956, he became
the first graduate student at Michigan to receive a doctorate in Near Eastern studies.
Box 5, Folder 2
UCLA - Sanjian/ Mathews
1991
Scope and Contents
Thomas F. Mathews - professor at NYU gave a memorial lecture in honor of Avedis K. Sanijan- UCLA Professor.
Box 5, Folder 4
UCLA Narekatsi Chair
Scope and Contents
UCLA Narekatsi chair of Armenian Studies organized a 'Cocktail Reception' in support of a World Conference on Contemporary
Armenian Literature.
Box 5, Folder 5-6
Peter Cowe: UCLA Narekats
2000
Scope and Contents
S. Peter Cowe is a Narekatsi Professor of Armenian Studies at UCLA and has taught at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University
of Chicago, and Columbia University. He is also a writer, researcher, and journalist. His research interests include medieval
Armenian history, modern Armenian nationalism, and Armenian film and theater.
Box 5, Folder 7
UCLA Friends Mtgs
2002
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the information about the Third Annual Meeting of 'Friends of UCLA Narekatsi Armenian Studies Chair'
Box 5, Folder 8
UCLA Friends/Orbelian
2002
Scope and Contents
Musical Legend Konstantin Orbelian Delights over 200 Friends at UCLA Narekatsi Chair Gala.
Box 5, Folder 9
UCLA Grad Students
2004
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about the inclusion of Armenian Studies in UCLA Graduate courses.
Box 5, Folder 11
UCLA Historic Arm. conf.
05/1997
Scope and Contents
The Armenian educational foundation Chair in Modern Armenia History, in cooperation with the Grigor Narekatsi Chair in Armenian
Studies at UCLA, organized a conference on Armenian Van/Vaspurakan, a historic Armenian city.
Box 5, Folder 12
UCLA Historic Arm. Conf.
11/1997
Scope and Contents
This was the second conference in a series entitles "Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces" at UCLA and organized by Professor
Richard Hovannisian.
Box 5, Folder 13
UCLA Historic Arm. Conf.
05/1998
Scope and Contents
This is third in series of international conferences on historic Armenian cities and provinces hosted by UCLA.
Box 5, Folder 14
UCLA Historic Arm. Conf.
05/1999
Scope and Contents
This was fifth in the UCLA International Conference Series on Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces.
Box 5, Folder 15
UCLA Historic Arm. Conf.
11/1998
Scope and Contents
This was sixth in the UCLA International Conference Series on Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces.
Box 5, Folder 16
UCLA Historic Arm. Conf.
11/1999
Scope and Contents
This was seventh in the UCLA International Conference Series on Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces.
Box 5, Folder 17
UCLA Genoc. Conf.
04/2000
Scope and Contents
Arpil 24th is designated as " Day of Remembrance of the Armenian genocide" in recognition of the day in 1915 when a group
of Armenian religious, political, and intellectual leaders were arrested and murdered.
Box 5, Folder 18
UCLA Conf. Arm. Cilicia
2002
Scope and Contents
UCLA Conference of Armenian Cilicia was held on 20th October 2002 described the improtance and history of Cilicia.
Box 5, Folder 19
8th Conf. UCLA
May 2001
Scope and Contents
This was eighth in the UCLA International Conference Series on Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces.
Box 5, Folder 20
9th UCLA - Kars/Ani
2001
Scope and Contents
This was ninth in the UCLA International Conference Series on Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces.
Box 5, Folder 21-22
10th UCLA Conf. Blk. sea
2002
Scope and Contents
This was tenth in the UCLA International Conference Series on Historic Armenian Cities and Provinces.
Box 5, Folder 23
UCLA Smyrna-Izmur
2002
Scope and Contents
Smyrna was the second largest city of the Ottoman Empire and a primary center of export-import trade on the Aegean Sea.
Box 5, Folder 24
UCLA New Julfa
11/2003
Scope and Contents
This is thirteenth in the series of UCLA international conferences on historic Armenian cities and provinces.
Box 5, Folder 25-26
UCLA Conference on Persian-Armenian Communities
2004
Scope and Contents
This is fourteenth in the series of UCLA international conferences on historic Armenian cities and provinces.
Box 5, Folder 27
UCLA Prof. Hovannisian
1996
Scope and Contents
Richard G. Hovannisian is holder of the Armenian Educational Foundation chair in Modern Armenian History and Associate Director
of the von Grunebaum Center for Near Eastern Studies at UCLA.
Box 5, Folder 30
UCB- Arm, Alumni
1996
Scope and Contents
UCB Armenian Alumni held an Annual Banquet on March 2, 1996. This celebration was for the establishment of the William Saroyan
chair in Armenian Studies and the Krouzian Endowment for the Armenian Study Center.
Box 5, Folder 31
University of California, Berkeley - Others
1981
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the following: 1. Proceddings of conference on Armenians in the Eighties, 2. Contemporary Caucasus Newsletter,
3. Fixed Phrases for language learners - Gayaneh Hagopian
Box 5, Folder 34
UC Irvine Caucasus
04/1999
Scope and Contents
"US Interests in the Transcaucasus" a seminar addressing current economic and political issues in the region was presented
by the ANC Orange County Chapter in conjunction with the UCI's Armenian Students Assoc.
Box 6, Folder 3-5
UCLA A.S.A
Scope and Contents
This folder contains reference to the Three Speakers at UCLA ASA Evening Vigil on Arpil 23.
Box 6, Folder 18
USC Inst. Arm - Studies
2005
Scope and Contents
This folder contains details about USC's Institue of Armenian Studies.
Box 6, Folder 44
USC friends of Armenian Music
2000
Scope and Contents
This folder describes the Concert held by USC friends of Armenian Music.
Box 11, Folder 36-37
UAF
1998
Scope and Contents
The folders contains articles related to the United Armenian Fund
Box 12, Folder 33
UCLA--Parian, Oshagan
1997
Box 2, Folder 49
Vachag
1998
Scope and Contents
Bits of information on the exhibiton of paintings by artist, Vachag (Vachik Ter Sarkissian) at the Pasadena Art Space.
Box 2, Folder 50
Jean Vendome
2001
Scope and Contents
Jean Vandome (born Jean Tukhtarian) is a French-Armenian jeweler, dubbed the "Father of Modern Jewelry". Included are Samuelian's
articles on Vendome's "Pearls" exhibition at the New York Museum of Natural History.
Box 4, Folder 4
Venice Biennale Sonia Balassanian
1999
Scope and Contents
Sonia Balassanian was born in Iran and lives and works in New York and Armenia. She is of Armenian origin. She started as
an abstract painter, turned to "political art" and became a social activist.
Box 4, Folder 6
Venice- Armenia
Scope and Contents
Venice- Armenian collection consists of the destination guide in Venice- Armenia. It also contains newspaper articles describing
the same.
Box 4, Folder 7-8
Venice Biennale- Frank Getty
Scope and Contents
Frank Owen Gehry is a Canadian-born American architect. His works are cited as being among the most important works of contemporary
architecture in the 2010 World Architecture Survey, which led Vanity Fair to label him as "the most important architect of
our age".
Box 4, Folder 9
Vicki Havanessian Gallery
1995
Scope and Contents
Vicki Hovanessian was born in Gyumri, Armenia in 1960. He is a well-known artist.
Box 9, Folder 21
Filmmaker Sevag Vrej
Scope and Contents
Sevag Vrej is not a photographer. He is a filmmaker who loves nothing more than to take advantage of the global destinations
of his film projects, to capture images that resonate with him, his passions, his heritage, his art, his person.
Box 9, Folder 23
Vodka Lemon
2003
Scope and Contents
This folder contains material related to the movie - Vodka Lemon
Box 7, Folder 26
Armin Wegner
Scope and Contents
Armin Theophil Wegner was born in October, 1886 .He was a German soldier and medic in World War I, a prolific author, and
a human rights activist.
Box 8, Folder 11
Wildman
1997
Scope and Contents
Scott Wildman was born April 12, 1951 in San Diego, California. He is an American teacher, labor organizer and politician.
He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Box 10, Folder 33
Winds of Passion
1995
Scope and Contents
This folder contains the details about the Musical Concert 'Winds of Passion'
Box 11, Folder 17
West ARM Assembly Kathryn C. Porter
1997
Scope and Contents
The Armenian Assembly is a national non-profit, nonpartisan organization, which was founded in 1972, to represent and promote
Armenian interests in United States through research, education and advocacy.
Box 2, Folder 51
Sarkis Yeghnazar
Aug. 2-3, 1997
Scope and Contents
Includes information on the exhibition of the oil and pastel works of artist, Sarkis Yeghnazar (seascapes, floral arrangements,
etc.)
Also includes a photo of Yeghnazar and one of his paintings.
Box 2, Folder 56-59
Roslin Gallery - Seeran Yeretsian
1988-2001
Scope and Contents
Seeroon Yeretzian is an artist and proprietor of the Roslin Art Gallery in Glendale, California. The gallery exclusively represents
works by known contemporary Armenian artists from around around the world who are now based in the U.S. Yeretzian herself
is an established artist of oil paintings, miniature lettering, posters, silver jewelry, and other media. Included are bookmarks/pamphlets
advertising the gallery, as well as photos of Yeretzian and her work, articles on her and her gallery by Samuelian, and general
correspondence between the two.
Box 3, Folder 1-4
Yuroz
Scope and Contents
Yuri Gevorgian also known as Yuroz war born in Soviet Armenia in 1956. Yuroz is the artist of the people. Lovers, musicians,
poets, athletes, the homeless, and even refugees fill his canvases, drawing forth the spectrum of emotions and moods that
reside deep in the human soul. Yuroz amazing ability to bring this soulful human quality to fruition through his art stems
from his own life experiences. His paintings are about relationships- man and woman, mother and child, father and child.
Box 3, Folder 5
Yuroz
2003
Scope and Contents
Yuroz is an artist and he has held various exhibitions across the country.
Box 8, Folder 2
Atty. Vartages Yeghianyan - NY Life Insurance
2001
Scope and Contents
Vartkes Boghos Yeghiayan is an Armenian-American attorney specializing in international law. He is known for launching several
lawsuits against insurance companies for insurance policies issued to Armenians in the early twentieth century during the
time of the Armenian Genocide.
Box 8, Folder 5
Goorgen Yanikian
1973
Scope and Contents
Gourgen Mkrtich Yanikian was born in December 24, 1895. He was an Armenian American author, engineer, Armenian Genocide survivor,
best known for the assassination of two Turkish consular officials, Los Angeles Consul General Mehmet Baydar and Consul Bahadır
Demir, in California in 1973.
Box 8, Folder 7
Atty. Yalnezian
Scope and Contents
Paul Yalnezian is the president of Mortgage Enterprises located in Glendale.
Box 3, Folder 6
Zadik Zadikian
Scope and Contents
Zadik Zadikian is a Yerevan born artist. His mission is to liberate the original miniatures of Armenian manuscripts from their
origins in Dark Ages to the new Millennium. Zadikian expands these miniatures into new dimensions to serve the contemporary
needs of today's population. He paints his miniatures fearlessly with vibrant colors while presenting them in a new scale
using fragments to make each piece bolder and simpler.
Box 3, Folder 8-10
Zareh
Scope and Contents
Zareh was born in Syria in 1956. His simplification of realism uncovers a deeply moving sensual energy. His works includes
mixed media and pencil works.
Box 3, Folder 11
Varooj Zarookian
Scope and Contents
Varooj Zarookian is an artist/ architect
Box 3, Folder 12
Zomian
Scope and Contents
Hovhannes Zomian was born in Hadgin, Turkey. His woks are present the State Museum at Yerevan, Leninakan, Echmiadzin and Museum
of St. Lazarus.
Box 3, Folder 13-16
Jirayr Zorthian
Scope and Contents
Jirayr Zorthian was born in 1911in Kutahya, Turkey. His art career included forty-two murals, many sculptures and forty-seven
years of designing and constructing buildings.
Box 3, Folder 17
Seyburn Zorathian
1998
Scope and Contents
Seyburn Zorathian is an artist whose direction and ongoing tenor of her painting was deeply influenced by her upbringing in
a sophisticated social environment that exposed her to contemporary art, architecture, music (especially jazz), and design,
as well as the art of the past masters.
Box 4, Folder 44
Michael Zakian
Scope and Contents
Michael Zakian is a curator, art historian and critic. He is the Director of Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine
University.
Box 10, Folder 13
Zvart
2003
Scope and Contents
This folder contains materials related to the Lark Musical Society's event "Zvart"
Box 12, Folder 1
Zohrab Info Center
1988-1995
Box 19
Audio visual materials
Scope and Contents
Video tapes, cassette tapes, DVDs of Armenian films (many in Armenian) and recordings of Samuelian conducting interviews.
Box 20, Box 21
Ephemera
Scope and Contents
Clippings, programs, flyers, brochures on and about Armenian topics and events.
Processing Information
Some of this material had been separated from the collection and sent to USC Libraries Technical Services for individual cataloging.
The material was then sent back to Special Collections for description as archival material and is now housed in box no. 21.
Box 13, Box 14, Box 15, Box 16, Box 17, Box 18, Box 22, Box 23, Box 24, Box 25, Box 26, Box 27
Unprocessed material
Processing Information
The boxes listed under this record were found during shelf-reading following a 2019-2020 collections move from East Library
to Grand Archives. The boxes listed under this record had not been described in the finding aid prior to this move, but have
since been listed here to maintain physical control.
