Recovered Testimony Brings Light, More Questions, to an Armenian Family

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Staff member Sedda Antekelian writes about her great-grandmother's recorded testimony.

We share her story in observance of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

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Recovered Testimony Brings Light, More Questions, to an Armenian Family

Thu, 04/04/2024 - 4:05pm
Mary Antekelian, center, with daughter-in-law Sirvard, son Levon, and grandsons Hovannes and Andranik, the author’s father.
Mary Antekelian, center, with daughter-in-law Sirvard, son Levon, and grandsons Hovannes and Andranik, the author’s father.
Sedda Antekelian, a member of USC Shoah Foundation’s education team, never knew her own great grandmother had recorded testimony about surviving the Armenian Genocide. Hearing her great grandmother’s voice for the first time has brought Sedda closer to family, filled in gaps about her own history, and opened even more questions.
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