Diana Colpitts Armenian Artifacts
Dublin Core
Title
Diana Colpitts Armenian Artifacts
Subject
Armenian Genocide; Archival Material
Description
This collection features Armenian archival material that relate to Diana Colpitts' family story.
Source
Diana Colpitts
Date
1905 - 1912
Coverage
Constantinople; Turkey; Glendale, CA
Collection Items
Turkey and the Turk book
Diana's grandfather wrote this book in 1912 about the atrocities the Turkish authorities committed. It can even be seen on the cover that this book was meant to educate people on the atrocities.
Grandfather's Sword
Nazaret Daghavarian's sword was part of his collection of items. It was brought over in 1920 by Diana's grandmother.
Buggy Whip
This buggy whip was passed dow to Diana after her family used it when they lived in Cairo.
Genocide anniversary newspaper
Anniversary newspaper from Armenian Mirror Spectator honoring the Armenian genocide
Family tree (in book)
Rounded family tree (circular), dates back to 1701, book published by great uncle of Debbie.
Turkey and the Turks excerpt
The first page of the book "Turkey and the Turk" written by Dr. Nazaret Daghavarian