Garabedian Family Story
Dublin Core
Title
Garabedian Family Story
Subject
Armenian genocide, Armenian diaspora, Ottoman Empire, Immigration
Description
The papers and photographs in this collection chronicle the story of the Garabedian family's experiences in the Armenian genocide, as compiled and explained by Jennie Garabedian. Jennie's father and mother, Toros (Sagahek) Garabedian and Dirouhi der Torossian, were both born in the village of Garmery, in the Province of Kharpert. Prior to the genocide, Toros had moved to America, while Dirouhi stayed in Garmery. When the genocide began, Dirouhi was able to escape with her daughter (Jennie's sister) to Aleppo, and Toros later traveled to Aleppo and brought them back with him to the USA, where the family attempted to rebuild their lives.
Source
Jennie Garabedian
Date
1919
Coverage
Armenia, Aleppo, New Haven
Collection Items
Toros Garabedian and Dirouhi Der Torossian in New Britain, CT.
A Photograph of Jennie Garabedian's parents, Toros Garabedian and Dirouhi Der Torossian, after being reunited and returning to New Britain, CT.
Brief History Page 8
A letter from a larger series of correspondance between Astoor Garabedian and Near East Relief, as Astoor attempted to gain information about his wife, who was still in Armenia at the time of the genocide.
Garabedian Family in Aleppo
Dirouhi Der Torossian with her brother and sister after fleeing from the genocide to Aleppo, Syria
Funeral of Soltan Sukiasian
A photograph from the funeral of Jennie Garabedian's great-aunt, who died in a car accident after coming to America. Most of the mourners are former residents of the family's home village of Garmery.
Toros Garabedian American Citizenship Papers
Papers issued by the US Department of State, signifying that Toros Garabedian was a citizen.
Garabedian/Bagdasarian Family Photo
A family photo of the Bagdasarian/Garabedian family, gathered for a Christmas celebration.
Jennie Garabedian Travel Agency
Mary Boornazian, Helen Garabedian, Ph.D, Carol Prendergast, and Jennie Garabedian standing in front of the sign for Jennie's travel agency.
New Britain's Armenian Community
A book authored by Jennie Garabedian on the history of the Armenian community in New Britain.
Mother, brother, and sister in Aleppo
Dirouhi Der Torossian with daughter Yeghsa and son in a refugee camp in Aleppo, Syria