Beirut’s Haigazian University, which is the only Armenian university in the diaspora, has donated several titles to the Hrant Dink Foundation Library in May. The books that are published in Paris, New York, Buenos Aires and specially in Beirut, has enriched our Library with many topics. Among the books are the proceedings of the Syrian Armenians conference published by the University, titles on history of the Armenian church, the Armenian National Constitution, and among others in similar topics, five different houshamadyans - memory books. These titles that are considered to be among the main sources of Armenian Studies, contains detailed information on a city or a region. Usually they are written based on narratives and memoires of those who have migrated from these regions, and are published by their efforts. We thank once again the Haigazian University for their donation and present here information on the houshamadyans they have donated.

Urfa

Tütsaznagan Urfan yev ir Hayortinnerı [Legendary Urfa and its Armenians] is edited by Aram Sahagyan and published in Beirut in 1955. The book tells the story of important events in Urfa, the daily life of Urfa Armenians, Urfa during World War I, Urfa in 1918 and the Urfa dialect.

Sivrihisar

Badmakirk Sivrihisari Hayots [History of Sivrihisar Armenians] is authored by Der Krikor Hovannesyan and published in Beirut in 1965. The book that contains information on the families of Sivrihisar, tells also about the clergy, doctors and other notables. The book contains maps of the Armenian neighborhoods and many photographs.

Erzurum

Garinabadum [On Garin] is published by Ghazar Charik in Beirut in 1957. Tells about Erzurum, the Armenians of Erzurum and their schools.

Dersim

Badmutyun Çarsancaki Hayots [Charsandjak Armenian History] is published in Lebanon in 1956. The book that contains nine chapters, offers information on the geographic characteristics of the region, its nature, the monasteries and churches, and how the feasts are celebrated.

Diyarbekir

Amidayi Artsakankner [Echos of Amed] is authored by Dikran Spear, and published in New York in 1950. Family life, marriage, feasts, food and many other different subject are discussed in the book, which also includes a biographies section.

You can see the complete list of Haigazian University’s donations here.