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It all began in a church parish house in Belmont, Massachusetts. That's where, in 1971, a group of Armenian educators, professionals and business leaders began collecting Armenian books and artifacts. The collection grew steadily, and in 1985 ALMA opened its doors to the public for the first time. The ground floor of The First Armenian Church of Belmont, Massachusetts became ALMA's new home, and it existed there for several years, independently from the church. | It all began in a church parish house in Belmont, Massachusetts. That's where, in 1971, a group of Armenian educators, professionals and business leaders began collecting Armenian books and artifacts. The collection grew steadily, and in 1985 ALMA opened its doors to the public for the first time. The ground floor of The First Armenian Church of Belmont, Massachusetts became ALMA's new home, and it existed there for several years, independently from the church. | ||
Soon, the need for a larger, more permanent home became apparent. In September of 1988, ALMA purchased and remodeled a modern, four-story brick and glass building in the heart of Watertown, Massachusetts, the center of America's first, and still one of America's largest Armenian communities. | Soon, the need for a larger, more permanent home became apparent. In September of 1988, ALMA purchased and remodeled a modern, four-story brick and glass building in the heart of Watertown, Massachusetts, the center of America's first, and still one of America's largest Armenian communities. | ||
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* To maintain an active program of collecting, conserving and documenting Armenian artifacts, books, textiles, archives and works of art. | * To maintain an active program of collecting, conserving and documenting Armenian artifacts, books, textiles, archives and works of art. | ||
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* To preserve for posterity the Armenian heritage, both past and present, and to tell the story of the Armenian people. | * To preserve for posterity the Armenian heritage, both past and present, and to tell the story of the Armenian people. | ||
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* To promote an awareness and appreciation of the culture and contributions of the Armenian people, through exhibits and diverse educational programs. | * To promote an awareness and appreciation of the culture and contributions of the Armenian people, through exhibits and diverse educational programs. | ||
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* To serve as a national repository and information center about the Armenian people, their history and culture. | * To serve as a national repository and information center about the Armenian people, their history and culture. | ||
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Дополните информацию об организации
| Армянский Музей и Библиотека Америки | |
| Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) | |
| Адрес: | 65 Main Street, Watertown, Massachusetts |
| Телефон/Факс: | (617) 926-2562 |
| Ссылки: | www.almainc.org |
История
It all began in a church parish house in Belmont, Massachusetts. That's where, in 1971, a group of Armenian educators, professionals and business leaders began collecting Armenian books and artifacts. The collection grew steadily, and in 1985 ALMA opened its doors to the public for the first time. The ground floor of The First Armenian Church of Belmont, Massachusetts became ALMA's new home, and it existed there for several years, independently from the church.
Soon, the need for a larger, more permanent home became apparent. In September of 1988, ALMA purchased and remodeled a modern, four-story brick and glass building in the heart of Watertown, Massachusetts, the center of America's first, and still one of America's largest Armenian communities.
Миссия
На пути продолжения роста, целии задачи ALMA остаются прежними:
- To maintain an active program of collecting, conserving and documenting Armenian artifacts, books, textiles, archives and works of art.
- To preserve for posterity the Armenian heritage, both past and present, and to tell the story of the Armenian people.
- To promote an awareness and appreciation of the culture and contributions of the Armenian people, through exhibits and diverse educational programs.
- To serve as a national repository and information center about the Armenian people, their history and culture.
