Ararat-Eskijian Museum Organizes a Very Successful International Conference
Honoring Those Who Helped Rescue a Generation of Armenian Survivors
On March 22, 2014, Ararat-Eskijian Museum hosted an all-day international conference titled, “Honoring Those Who Helped Rescue a Generation of Armenian Survivors, 1915 -1930.” The purpose of the conference was to pay tribute to all those countries, individuals and organizations that had sacrificed so much to aid a perishing nation. Leading scholars from around the world discussed the manner in which the international community participated in the first major humanitarian effort of the twentieth century. The event was very well-attended by the community.
Dr. Carla Garapedian, documentary filmmaker and Director of Screamers, served as mistress of ceremonies for the day. The conference opened with pre-recorded speeches addressed to the Armenian community by United States Representative Adam Schiff and California State Assemblyman, 43rd District, Mike Gato.