Armenian Library & Museum of America, Inc.
Mariam Stepanyan Executive Director
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ALMA to Hold Exhibit at the Glendale Public Library in California

The Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) will feature a number
of its artifacts in an exhibit at the Glendale Public Library in
California from March 1 through March 31, 2009. The display will
showcase memorabilia relating to the early 20th century silent film
"Ravished Armenia" and women’s accessories.

While many Armenians are active in the film industry today, few are
aware of the earliest Armenian-related film produced in the United
States. An original theatrical poster of this film from 1919, a
published music score that was composed for the movie and still photos/
publicity shots from the film will be among the items put on display.

The exhibit will showcase women’s accessories, such as belts, hats,
shoes and purses, that date to the 19th and 20th centuries. The
artifacts on display are a modest selection from ALMA’s diverse textile
collections, which is one of the largest collections outside of Armenia.
Stored in a climate-controlled environment, ALMA’s textile holdings
include costumes, embroideries, needle laces, religious and woven
textiles, and accessories. These artifacts represent many regions of
historic Armenia and the Diaspora.

ALMA Trustee Caroline Tufenkian of California has arranged for this
exhibit to be displayed in the Glendale Public Library. The Library
address is 222 E. Harvard Street in Glendale, California.