Haig Der Manuelian was a lawyer by training but also a passionate historian of Armenian history and protector of Armenian culture. He was the founding Chairman of the Armenian Museum of America who fostered relationships with the illustrious donors of some of our most significant objects in the collection, steered the Museum in its continued growth and success, and was a fixture in the Armenian community. Sadly, Mr. Der Manuelian passed away in 2016, but he left behind a lasting legacy.
Included in that legacy is a number of his personal research materials that he gifted to the Museum. A voracious reader and researcher, we have been fortunate to accept a large portion of his library, but also some of his notes which attest to his dedication and perseverance as a guardian of Armenian heritage. Watch as Collections Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian discuss the kinds of dedicated work Mr. Der Manuelian performed to ensure the story of Armenians and their sacrifices are recorded and remembered for generations to come.