Sam Simonyan, in Yerevan, became my advisor and a personal friend, and I hope to visit with him in Yerevan soon, perhaps in the next apricot season.

I thank Ruben Mangasaryan for his courtesy in inviting me on a trip to the reopening of a church. He also arranged the models for the first page of this site through his photo agency, the Patker Agency.

Jana Babajanyan

Aram Ohanian provided the postcard of the two young women which gave me the idea for the graphic introduction to this website. Thanks also for inviting me into your home.

Armen and Hracia, thanks for accompanying me and translating the Russian and Armenian languages.

My greetings to Ruben and all of the good people at Department Six, and thank you for your hospitality and eagerness to learn.

The person who made this trip possible for me is Irvin. B. Wells, III, Team Leader, Technical Assistance Team, Enforcement Division, U. S. Dept. of Treasury. I am deeply appreciative.

Irvin and his fantasy vehicle.

My thanks to everyone from alt.culture.armenia for responding to my question about leaving this site online. Your advice is taken, and the site will remain here for another year or more. Thanks to Karen from Massachusetts for sharing her family history and providing insight on Armenian culture.

All of the photos, except where indicated, are my own.

Richard Smith

I will be out of the United States from March through June, and from August through October, 2001.When I get within range of a consistent e-mail service, I will put a contact address below.