This special Zoom webinar will bring together Georgian community members and friends of Georgia to celebrate the launch of a new research initiative and website, archived by Harvard Library, documenting the rich and fascinating history of the Georgian diaspora in the United States.
Led by the Program on Georgian Studies and the Georgian Association in the USA, this collaborative project explores and preserves the complex and often overlooked history of the Georgian diaspora in the U.S., from the late 19th century to the present day. Through a combination of archival materials and oral history interviews, the initiative uncovers stories of Georgian immigrants and their descendants, from the legendary Gurian trick riders in the 1890s to the many families, individuals, and organizations that helped shape the community over generations into the 21st century.
The website features collections of periodicals, personal archives, photographs, and other rare historical materials, offering a multifaceted portrait of Georgians in the USA. During the webinar, we will walk through these newly published materials together and demonstrate how to navigate the website and online resources so that community members and researchers alike can explore and engage with this history.
Accessibility
The Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact us at 617-495-4037 or daviscenter@fas.harvard.edu in advance of your participation or visit. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance if possible. Please note that the Davis Center will make every effort to secure services but that services are subject to availability.
