In 1915, there were very few ways to learn about world events other than by newspaper or by corresponding with someone via letter. With the rise of Vaudeville and circuses, however, lecturers were able to reach people across the United States on travelling speaking tours. During the Genocide there were many campaigns to gather support for the Armenians and especially the orphans, but perhaps the most prolific speakers on the matter were General Mesrop Nevton Azgapetian and his wife, Lady Anne. These two traveled on behalf of the Near East Relief Fund to gather financial and political support for victims of the Genocide. Click on the image to hear Collections Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian discuss the story of General Azgapetian and his work in America.