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Armenian Genocide Studies

This guide was designed to support the WP University Galleries & Cheng Library's Exhibition of "The Armenian Genocide: One Family's Story" displayed in the Cheng Library September 2024-May 2025.

Introduction to the Exhibition

One Family’s Story traces the journey of Arek and Moses Zakarian from the turn of the 20th century during the Ottoman Empire through genocide, survival, migration, and reemergence in the United States.

The Exhibition includes the family’s personal photos, memoirs, musical instruments, artifacts, and artwork which serve as a backdrop to the broader history of the Armenian Genocide.

The exhibition is made possible by the Zakarian grandchildren, led by Susan Arpajian Jolley and Allan Arpajian.

Video Introduction

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