When one thinks of the Merrimack Valley; shoe shops and mills come to mind. For that reason; it was a hotbed for Armenian immigrants following World War I and the genocide that robbed Armenia of half its population; with some 1.5 million victims lost at the hands of the Ottoman Turkish Empire and another million people uprooted from their homes and scattered to a Diaspora. Many of these refugees came to the Merrimack Valley�settling in the cities of Haverhill; Lawrence; and Lowell�to eke out a better life for themselves and their families. Aside from sweatshop labor; they sought work as barbers and mercenaries; business owners and handymen; going to night school for better English standards and keeping their rich heritage and culture intact with their churches and community centers. Despite the discrimination they faced with their �strange� names and lifestyles; the Armenians remained tenacious and resilient; contributing to the overall welfare of their new promised land.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Ronald A Ciervo JrInteresting book of vintage post cards. Well thought out format.
