Abstract:
Formed in 1988, the Armenian Church of Austin aims to celebrate and enjoy the culture, language and religious traditions of the Armenian people. The digitized writings, history, newsletters, mailings, minutes, correspondence, and marketing material in the collection document the activities of the organization from 1985 to 2017.
Copyright:
The Austin History Center (AHC) is the owner of the physical materials in the AHC collections and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the AHC before any publication use. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners. Consult repository for more details.
Scope and Content:
This collection spans from 1985 to 2017 and comprises digitized historical writings, newsletters, event and fundraising mailings, minutes, correspondence, brochures, posters, clippings, agendas related to the Armenian Church of Austin’s history, activities, programs, and congregation. The <emph render="bold">History (1987-1988)</emph> series contains writings documenting the early history of the church parishes in San Antonio and Austin. An overview of the religious practices of the Armenian Church is also provided. The <emph render="bold">Correspondence (1991-2006) </emph> series consists of mailings, letters, and other communication pertaining to church events, functions, and fundraisers. The <emph render="bold">Parish Council (1988-2005) </emph> series contains meeting minutes from the Austin Armenian Committee, also known as the Parish Council. The minutes document activities such as the establishment of an Armenian Language School, the church’s participation in regional and national meetings, efforts to support communities in Armenia, local event planning, and worship services. The <emph render="bold">Armenian Earthquake Relief Fund (1988) </emph> series documents the church’s fundraising and relief efforts in response to the December 7, 1988 Spitak earthquake that affected the northern region of Armenia. The <emph render="bold">Events (1985-2017) </emph> series contains flyers, invitations, correspondence, and other planning materials documenting the church’s functions and major events. This includes Paregentan, recitals by classical guitarist Iakovos Kolanian and concert pianist Armen Babakhanian, and other programs designed to commemorate the 1915 Armenian Genocide. This series also includes material on organized trips such as the 1993 Ayvazian-Bedrosian Studies Program and the 1998 Armenian Relief Young Professionals. The <emph render="bold"> Politics (1989-2000)</emph> series contains correspondence advocating for recognition and commemoration of the 1915 Armenian Genocide alongside additional political organizing efforts. The <emph render="bold"> ACoA Merchandise (1994-1997) </emph> series contains correspondence and financial statements documenting the creation and sale of Armenian Church of Austin t-shirts. The <emph render="bold"> UT Austin Armenian Club (1993-1997)</emph> series contains correspondence, applications, clippings, and marketing material that document the Armenian Club at University of Texas at Austin, later known as the Armenian Cultural Association. The club became a registered student organization on February 26, 1993.
Arrangement:
Physical materials from two separate donations were integrated together based on content. Some intellectual reorganization of the materials into series was undertaken to allow the material to be easily integrated into this single system of arrangement.
Restrictions:
Open to all users
Agent Name:
Aroian, Karen
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Aroian, Mihran
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Assadourian, Arthur
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Aydenian, Daniel
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Babakhanian, Armen, 1967-
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Baroyan, Ashkhen
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Cunningham, Michael
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Gabler, Paul
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Garoutte, Janet
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Harutunian, Garo
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Harutunian, Takoohy
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Kabenjian, Greg
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Kaloustian, Ed
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Kanadjian, Vartoohi
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Keshishian, Mike
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Kolanian, Iakovos
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Maranian, Ken
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Merjanian, Ara
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Minassian, Aliece
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Papanyan, Khatchik
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Parsamian, Tigran
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Saguinian, Marina
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Stephanian, Aida
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Stephanian, Armen
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Takvorian, Alexis
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Tonatore, Caroline
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Watts, Janet
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Whitestone, Weatherly
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Wise, Nora
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Yagjian, Marc
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Armenian Cultural Association
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University of Texas at Austin
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Armenian Church of Austin
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Armenian Church of Austin
Subject:
Armenian Genocide, 1915-1923
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Cultural arts -- Texas -- Austin
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Ethnic groups -- Texas -- Austin
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Festivals -- Texas -- Austin
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Immigrants -- Texas
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Human rights -- Texas -- Austin
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Performing arts -- Texas -- Austin
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Social movements -- Texas -- Austin -- History
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Armenia
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Austin (Tex.) -- Religious life and customs
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San Antonio (Tex.)
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Administrative records
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Agendas (administrative records)
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Brochures
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Clippings (information artifacts)
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Correspondence
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Financial records
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Minutes (administrative records)
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Printed ephemera
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Programs (documents)
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Writings
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Digital file formats
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Digital documents
Extent (Number):
2.91
Extent (Type):
GB
Dates:
1985-2017
Beginning Date (Creation):
1985
Ending Date (Creation):
2017
