The Norian Armenian Oral History Project and Community Exhibition aim to provide a forum for individuals from the Armenian American community throughout Connecticut and the greater New England region to record, share, and preserve their stories, and in so doing, to contribute to the understanding of themes relating to immigration, cultural diversity, and identity relevant to the Armenian diaspora.

The Norian Armenian Oral History Project, directed by Bruce Stave and Sondra Astor Stave, encompasses twenty interviews that will be archived in the Connecticut Oral History Collection in UConn’s Archives and Special Collections at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center.

2015 Events: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
March 12 – May 15, 2015:     Location: Hours:	“We are the Armenians” A Norian Programs Exhibition Celebrating Armenian Culture & Heritage   Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, Storrs, CT 9:00 am – 5:00pm (check back soon for dates with extended hours)
A two month community exhibition celebrating the history, strength, vibrancy, and accomplishments of New England’s Armenian American community. The exhibition will showcase artifacts, photographs & family heirlooms belonging to members of Connecticut’s Armenian community and the Armenian Museum of America (Watertown, MA). Read more about the exhibit and learn about extended hours.
March 24, 2015:   Location: Time:	“Remembering Armenia: A Journey through Historical Fiction & Memoir” Annual Alice K. Norian Lecture Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, Storrs, CT 6:00-6:45 pm Reception 6:45-7:45 pm Discussion 7:45-8:15 pm Q&A
A conversation with Chris Bohjalian, author of the Sandcastle Girls, and Professor Armen T. Marsoobian, Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Southern Connecticut State University. Read more and RSVP.
April 15, 2015: Location: Time:	“Armenians in Connecticut Oral History Project” Southington Library, 255 Main St, Southington, CT 6:30 pm
A convesation with Dr. Bruce Stave, Emeritus Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of History & Director, Oral History Office, University of Connecticut, and Dr. Sondra Astor Stave, Co-Director, The Stave Group: Oral History Consultants.

 

2014 Events
April 22, 2014 Location: Time:	“Armenians in Connecticut: An Oral History” Annual Alice K. Norian Lecture School of Social Work, West Hartford, CT 6:00-7:00 pm Reception 7:00-8:30 pm Panel Discussion
A Panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Bruce Stave, Emeritus Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of History & Director, Oral History Office, University of Connecticut, and Dr. Sondra Astor Stave, Co-Director, The Stave Group: Oral History Consultants.

For further information contact Zahra Ali (zahra.ali@uconn.edu).

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