Celebrate William Saroyan's 100th Birthday
August 31, 1908


Photo by: Arthur Tcholakian
Courtesy of The Bancroft Library.
University of California, Berkeley.

Dear Friend,

On the occasion of the centennial of renowned Armenian-
American writer William Saroyan, a special celebration will
take place at 3 pm on Sunday, November 23, 2008 in Lefrak
Concert Hall of Queens College (Flushing, NY).

Co-sponsored by The Anthropology Museum of the People of
New York, the Armenian Cultural Educational Resource Center
Gallery and the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU),
the event will pay tribute to the Pulitzer Prize-winning talent
who transformed Broadway in the 1930s and 40s and wrote unforgettable stories still taught in schools around the world.
A shining example of the Armenian contribution to America,
Saroyan played an undeniable role in forging the sense of pride
felt by Armenian Americans across this country.

The Saroyan Centennial organizing committee has planned a
novel and exciting program to commemorate Saroyan's
contribution to arts and letters. The program includes:

· Presentation of Saroyan, the man and the artist, by
various presenters;
· Readings from Saroyan's extensive collection of short
stories;
· A performance of Saroyan's short play, "Hello, Out
There," by artistic director Drew Keil of Hofstra USA Productions; and
· A special performance by the Aaron Copland School of
Music students of composer Arno Babajanian's rare
score for a 1960s production of Saroyan's "My Heart
Is In The Highlands" in Armenia.

A gala reception will follow the program.

Supporters of this unique program include the Queens College
English and Music Departments, the Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America and Diocese of the Armenian
Church of America (Eastern).

If you would like to add your name to the roster of contributors, please fill out the form below and mail it with your donation. All donations will be acknowledged in the event's printed program.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you
on November 23.

Sincerely,

Margaret C. Tellalian Kyrkostas, Executive Director
Edwards D. Jamie, Chairperson
Raymond P. Tellalian, President

Donation checks can be mailed to:

The Anthropology Museum of the People of New York
64-19 Kissena Blvd., Mezzanine at Queens College
Flushing, New York 11367

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All donations are tax-deductible.

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The Anthropology/Armenian Museum @ 64-19 Kissena Blvd.

Kissena Hall, @ Queens College, Flushing , New York

1. The Human Face of Anthropology  room displays over 15 different cultural views on human origins and more.

2. The Armenia; Memories From My Homeroom displays the

immigration experience of the Armenians, particularly the          Contribution of Armenians to America panel where famous

Armenians, e.g. Andre Agassi, Arshile Gorky, William Saroyan and System of A Down have been part of the N.Y.C. scene.

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