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Melanie

3 February 2021

I believe this is my family’s home in this picture. How can I get a higher resolution copy of this image and more information on it?

I am curious about the Kaloustian house in Arapkir. My father, Masis Kaloustian, was from there. His father’s name was Migerdich, and his grandfather’s name was Arakael. Masis arrived in Philadelphia in 1915. He was around 9 years old. He spoke about seeing his house burning while on the march. He also spoke of an…

Armenian Legionnaire Mardiros Der Kaprielian

30 December 2017

Armenian Legionnaire Mardiros Der Kaprielian from Arapkir. Armenian Diaspora Memory and Innovation collection. The nucleus of the Armenian Legion or Eastern Legion (1917-1920) was composed of former Musa Dagh resistants. The Eastern Legion was organized by the Armenians following the demand of the French government. An agreement was signed between the Armenian National Delegation, represented…

Armenian Legion, soldiers from Arapkir – December 31, 1918

28 December 2017

Armenian Legion, soldiers from Arapkir – December 31, 1918. Ph. Bahag. Armenian Diaspora Memory and Innovation collection. The nucleus of the Armenian Legion or Eastern Legion (1917-1920) was composed of former Musa Dagh resistants. The Eastern Legion was organized by the Armenians following the demand of the French government. An agreement was signed between the…