LOS ANGELES—On the evening of March 11, a large number of bibliophiles and supporters from throughout Los Angeles gathered at UCLA to celebrate the donation of the Berekian family library to the university. The jubilant event was held at the Chitjian Collection and Archive and Research Program in Armenian Archaeology and Ethnography center, inside UCLA’s Cotsen Institute of Archaeology. Also present at the event were members of the Berekian family, including sisters Gail and Beverly.
“This has been a wonderful occasion, as it both marked the considerable enhancement of our library through the Berekian donation and showcased our community’s enthusiasm for cultural excellence,â€
