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12 hours ago
3 min

Armenians and Their Missionary Connections

Almost from day one of Project SAVE’s photograph-collecting efforts, our Photo Donors have provided us with images of missionaries or one...

Mar 9
3 min

Camera in a Photograph

I share two items from Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives that celebrate both cameras and images, and the photographers who made them

Jan 21
4 min

"Portraits of Unbelonging" project needs your help

This past December, an important discovery was made in Project SAVE's Archive. Zeynep Devrim Gürsel, Professor of Anthropology at Rutgers...

May 30, 2019
2 min

Collecting and Protecting Armenian Heritage for all to use

Project SAVE Archives promotes the culture and history of Armenians by making its photographs and their stories available for public use.

May 30, 2019
4 min

Armenian Photo Sanctuary

Since 1975, Project SAVE has collected 45,000 images in our archive and just we have a great respect for the photographs and their stories.

Jan 22, 2019
1 min

Our 2019 Calendar

Our 2019 calendar Armenians Call to Action showcases activism, protest, and service. We are proud to share inspiring images of Armenians ...

Jan 2, 2019
1 min

Activism, Protest and Service

The Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives 2019 calendar, Armenians Call to Action reflects on activism, protest, and service.

Nov 9, 2018
1 min

Activism Inspires our 2019 Calendar

The Project SAVE 2019 calendar honors Armenians and all who fight for justice, who build and rebuild Armenia and the Diaspora

Nov 9, 2018
2 min

Inspiring our 2019 Calendar, Armenians Call to Action

The Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives 2019 calendar honors Armenians and all who fight for justice, who build and rebuild Armenia...

Sep 11, 2018
1 min

Documentary kicks off Arlington International Film Festival

A selection of Project SAVE Archives photos are featured in this award-winning documentary screening for the first time in the Boston area!

Aug 21, 2018
0 min

An inside look at Project SAVE Archives

Video of our Archivist discussing a photograph in our collection

Jul 6, 2018
1 min

How would you describe Project SAVE?

The words people used to answer "How would you describe Project SAVE to someone who has not heard of it?" in our survey.

Jul 2, 2018
1 min

We are in the news!

The Smithsonian FolkLife Festival June 27- July 1, July 4-8 in Washington DC The Armenian Weekly just published a piece about Project SAV...

May 22, 2018
1 min

We're part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival!

The Smithsonian FolkLife Festival June 27th - July 8th in Washington DC In support of the Smithsonian's Folklife festival, Project SAVE ...

Apr 30, 2018
1 min

Our photos in USC Shoah's iWitness program

Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives is proud to partner with the USC Shoah Foundation-The Institute for Visual History and Educatio...

Jan 30, 2018
1 min

Project SAVE is in a movie streaming now on Netflix!

Project SAVE's photographs are reaching wide audiences, thanks to the documentary film streaming now through Netflix! They Shall Not Peri...

Nov 13, 2017
1 min

Digital Commonwealth Launch

Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives added its first set of photographs to Digital Commonwealth which provides access to collections

Sep 19, 2017
2 min

Our First Digital Exhibit! A New Partnership!

Our photograph exhibit, "Spirit of Survival" is now available for view on our website!

Apr 19, 2017
1 min

4/22 Armenian Heritage Walk at Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Project SAVE Armenian Photograph Archives promotes the culture and history of Armenians by making its photographs, now more than 45,000 i...

Mar 17, 2017
1 min

Join us for Photography Symposium- March 25th

Armenians played a major role in the development and expansion of photography across Ottoman lands. Join us March 25th at 2 pm for "New P...

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