Cardashian, Vahan, 1882-1934

Vahan Cardashian writes to Andrew D. White expressing his concerns about the persecution Armenians are facing under the Turkish government and his fears the violence will escalate. He hopes White will be one of several other prominent men to form a committee that will weild their power to advocate for Armenian rights.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-12

Creator(s)

Cardashian, Vahan, 1882-1934

Vahan Cardashian encloses to Theodore Roosevelt a copy of a correspondence of letters between himself and Andrew Dickson White addressing the need for the creation of an American Committee to influence the Turkish government in its treatment of Christians. For the committee to be effective it must consist of men whose name carry international weight and Cardashian hopes Roosevelt will serve on it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-20

Creator(s)

Cardashian, Vahan, 1882-1934