Preserving the global Armenian experience through photography
Children in school, Kokkinia.
In the photo French Armenian Legionnaires take a break by making music in the field; c. 1920; location and photographer unidentified. Diran Patapanian, father of the photo donor, holds a demitasse cup and his clarinet. His best friend Shahin Hachadoorian stands at right. Courtesy of Ed Patapanian.
In 1983 this photograph was donated by John Smith.
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Founded in NYC by Ruth Thomasian
Looking at Ourselves traveling photo exhibit
As the photo collection grows, Project SAVE moves to a house on Elton Ave in Watertown, MA
Project SAVE moves to its current larger office spaces in Watertown Square
40th anniversary celebration event at Scottish Rite Museum in Lexington, MA
Ruth Thomasian enters semi-retirement & passes the torch to Dr. Arto Vaun
With over 60,000 hard-copy photos & growing, Project SAVE enters an exciting new chapter