Valuable works were added to Armenia's National Library. Two important works that are significant in terms of their content—both in terms of history, cultural heritage, and memory preservation—were donated to the National Library of Armenia by translator Karine Dror Harutyunyan. "President Calvin Coolidge and the Armenian Orphans' Rug," by Dr. Hakob Martin Dranian, translated by Karine Dror Harutyunyan. The book is dedicated to the history of a historically valuable rug donated to Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States.

This handmade Armenian Orphan Rug (also known as the Հայ որբերի գորգ or Ghaziri Rug) is a special symbol connected to the tragic history of the Armenian people and the humanitarian support shown by the American people. The rug was made by Armenian orphans in the 1920s as a token of gratitude to the American people and President Coolidge himself for the assistance provided to Armenian orphans after the Armenian Genocide. It was donated to the White House and kept there for many years. The rug was later moved to the Smithsonian Institution, where it became a symbol of cultural heritage and memory. This work not only presents the story of the rug’s creation and donation, but also emphasizes the mutual ties between Armenian Americans and American society, as well as the role of philanthropy and memory in modern Armenian history. "My Mother's Voice" (صدای مادرم) by Kay Mouradian, translated by Karine Dror Harutyunyan. The book's translation is devoted to commemorating the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and honoring its victims. The book retells the life story of a teenage Armenian girl, the author’s mother, during the Armenian Genocide. It is based on personal memories and family testimonies and has been transformed into a literary moving and historically credible novel. The book tells how a 14-year-old Armenian girl, having survived the horrors, losses and exile of the Genocide, struggles to survive. Her story is not only an individual tragedy, but also a symbol of the fate of thousands of Armenian women and children. To complete the picture of the period, the translator included family photos of Dr. Muradyan's mother in the Armenian translation of the book, with the author's permission.

This work was first published in English in the USA in 2009 under the title “A Gift Under the Sunlight,” and during the second printing, the author changed the title of the book to “My Mother’s Voice.” By the way, the cover of the book depicts Vardges Surenyants’ 1887 painting “In the Harem.” The book later became the basis for a documentary film that participated in numerous international festivals and won awards, emphasizing the power of history, the importance of memory, and the need to convey testimonies about the genocide. The National Library of Armenia thanks Karine Dror Harutyunyan for this valuable gift. The books will soon be available to our readers. #New_Books #Armenian_Studies_Books #Replenishment