Ottoman Armenian Document #27

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MGK Collection

Name/Title

Ottoman Armenian Document #27

Scope and Content

Estate of Garabet Şahinyan: A letter sent to Süleyman Efendi, sealed by former Sivas Public Debt Administration Director Şefik, regarding the appointment of Süleyman Efendi as a representative for the sale of his factory in Sivas. Dated: April 22, 1328 / May 6, 1912

Category

Misc. Documents

Dimensions

Width

17 cm

Length

23 cm

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Shahinian Collection

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Garabed and Mihran Shahinian (see Postcard #9), both survivors of the Armenian Genocide, were detained and imprisoned during the atrocities. After their release, they settled in Constantinople, where each established a photography studio. Garabed founded and operated the Cumhuriyet photography studio, while Mihran established Galatasaray Studio, which later came under the directorship of his daughter, Mayram. Garabed Shahinian was noted to have financed and supported an Armenian orphanage in the immediate aftermath of the Hamidian massacres. He lived near the Surp Astvatsatsin Cathedral in the middle of the city.

Note Type

Cataloging Note

Note

Ottoman Armenian Documents #24-8 are all related to Shahinian

Created By

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Create Date

February 28, 2025

Updated By

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Update Date

November 16, 2025