At the beginning of the twentieth century, millions of immigrants came to the United States in search of a better life and greater opportunities for their families. However, the Armenians who came to Worcester between 1894 and 1930 were escaping a devastating genocide that tore their country apart. What they found and how they became an integral part of Worcester culture and history is the story found in Armenians of Worcester. Worcester was a mecca for many Armenians, who had escaped with little more than their lives. There were mills that provided work, and there was a growing number of Armenians who were struggling to make sense of what had happened in their homeland. The first Armenian Apostolic church and the first Armenian Protestant church in America were both in this city, and both helped to build new foundations for a community that was to enrich the city and slowly resurrect the art, theater, music, and food that celebrates the Armenian culture. The Armenian picnics that were an integrating influence in the early years continue even today as a gathering of clans and all who join in on these days of celebration.
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Author Pamela E. Apkarian-Russell has carefully gathered rare images that document and celebrate the history of this community from individuals and local organizations in and around Worcester. Here, she presents this striking collection of photographs that tell the stories of the people, their struggles, celebrations, and culture. Join her as she takes the reader through the twentieth century in Armenians of Worcester.
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An Incredible Resource,
By Margaret Dutton (Thousand Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Armenians of Worcester (MA) (Images of America) (Paperback)
As an Armenian whose family first came from Armenian and then settled in Worcester, this book is another piece to the mystery that is our family history. Several photos, never before seen by our family are contained within the pages of this amazing book! Thank you Ms. Apkarian-Russell!
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The Armenian people have been subjugated since the time of the Romans. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Institute Park, Main Street, Armenian Genocide, Mount Ararat, Robert Apkarian, These Armenian, Washburn Moen New!
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The Armenian people have been subjugated since the time of the Romans. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Institute Park, Main Street, Armenian Genocide, Mount Ararat, Robert Apkarian, These Armenian, Washburn Moen New!
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