Scott Nadler — Deciphering a Diaspora: From Armenia to Massachusetts

Scott Nadler

Scott Nadler will trace the complex story of one family from Armenia to Melrose and Malden, through genocide, depression, and kindness, with intermediate stops in Beirut, Marseilles, and Fresno. The story includes special guest appearances by Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid, the Converse shoe family, the American Baptist Church, and others. This presentation will also look at how contextual history informs family history, and vice-versa (including tapping John Cass’ “neighbor history” methodology). This presentation is based on the work of the late John Yacobian.