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
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2020.041.002
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
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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
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
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2020.041.003
Oral History Interview with David Odishoo
David talked about the ingenuity of the ancient Assyrians and the closeness of the Assyrian community in Yonkers. He recalled stories of hardship his family experienced during the Assyrian Genocide.
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David Odishoo
Yonkers Public Library
8/27/2020
2020.041.013
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.
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George Porhat
Yonkers Public Library
8/3/2020
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2020.041.007
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
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2020.042.005
Oral History Interview with John Muldoon
John talked about the Assyrian American community in Yonkers and recalled amusing stories from some of his family members.
John Muldoon
Yonkers Public Library
8/27/2020
2020.041.011
Oral History Interview with Kathy Yacoe Skura
Kathy talked about the influence of Assyrian art and culture on her own works and letters from her grandfather about the Assyrian Genocide.
Yonkers Public Library
Kathy Yacoe Skura
Yonkers Public Library
8/31/2020
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2020.041.014
Oral History Interview with Kenneth Kambar
Kenneth talked about his family's history and amusing tales of swimming in the Hudson River.
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Kenneth Kambar
Yonkers Public Library
8/6/2020
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2020.041.008