Matthew Multari Oral History Interview
Matthew talked about his family's history, Assyrian traditions, and his activities with the Assyrian-American community.
Yonkers Public Library
Matthew Multari
Yonkers Public Library
4/6/2020
Matthew Multari
mp3
Letter From Alice Aziz David
Alice describes how her parents escaped the Assyrian Genocide, which was committed by the Turks. She also describes how they immigrated to the United States and assimilated into American culture. Additionally, Alice wrote about Assyrian cuisine and events that she enjoys.
Yonkers Public Library
Alice Aziz David
Yonkers Public Library
7/10/2020
JPEG
2020.041.002
Oral History Interview with David Benjamin
David described growing up in Yonkers and learning Assyrian customs from his family. He also talked about Assyrian cuisine and culture that he enjoys. He provided a brief history of his family and struggles that they endured.
Yonkers Public Library
7/20/2020
Yonkers Public Library
7/20/2020
mp3
2020.041.003
Oral History Project with Alice Aziz David
Alice talked about growing up in Yonkers and learning the Assyrian language. She also talks her family's history and how members of it escaped the Assyrian Genocide. She described how meaningful Assyrian Flag Day in Yonkers is to her. <br /><br />The video of Alice's interview is on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kyjYqM1DMI">Yonkers Public Library YouTube Channel</a>.
Yonkers Public Library
Alice Aziz David
Yonkers Public Library
7/28/2020
2020.041.004
Oral History Interview with John Ameer
John Ameer, author of the book <a href="https://catalog.westchesterlibraries.org/eg/opac/record/3756133?qtype=keyword;query=assyrians%20in%20yonkers;locg=1"><strong><em>Assyrians in Yonkers: Reminiscences of a</em> Community</strong></a>, talked about the closeness of the Assyrian community in Yonkers and the history of the Assyrian people.<br /><br />The video of John Ameer's interview is on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JYwcRtTwCc" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JYwcRtTwCc">Yonkers Public Library YouTube Channel</a>.
Yonkers Public Library
John Ameer
Yonkers Public Library
7/29/2020
Mp3
2020.042.005
Oral History Interview with Scott Christian Sava
Scott Christian Sava, an artist, author, and film director, talked about his Assyrian roots in Yonkers. He described Assyrian art work and it's influence on him. Scott also talked about the making of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4155534/"> <em><strong>Animal</strong></em></a><strong><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4155534/"> Crackers</a>, </strong>which has recently been added to Netflix.
Yonkers Public Library
Scott Christian Sava
Yonkers Public Library
7/30/2020
mp3
2020.041.006
Oral History Interview with George Porhat
George provided amusing tales about his childhood in Yonkers and experiences in the Army. He also talked about his family's history.
Yonkers Public Library
George Porhat
Yonkers Public Library
8/3/2020
mp3
2020.041.007
Oral History Interview with Kenneth Kambar
Kenneth talked about his family's history and amusing tales of swimming in the Hudson River.
Yonkers Public Library
Kenneth Kambar
Yonkers Public Library
8/6/2020
mp3
2020.041.008
Oral History Interview with Vivian Sava
Vivian described her Assyrian family growing up in Yonkers. She talked about Assyrian culture and art that she enjoys. Vivian told stories about her family's experiences during the Assyrian Genocide.
Yonkers Public Library
Vivian Sava
Yonkers Public Library
8/13/2020
mp3
2020.041.009
Oral History Interview Darius and Barbara Baba
Darius and Barbara talked about their families' history and persecution they faced during the Assyrian Genocide. Darius also talked about being fluent in Aramaic.
Yonkers Public Library
Darius and Barbara Baba
Yonkers Public Library
8/25/2020
2020.041.010