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The Washington Hellenic Review preceded the AHEPA MENTOR as the primary medium for news and communication in the Greek community in Seattle.

Class photograph of a Greek Orthodox wedding in Seattle prior to the building of the first St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Invitations were not used as the entire Greek community was invited to attend

Travel trunk owned by George John Meras in 1937. “This trunk ended its trip in Bellevue, Washington in 1995. Where it originated (was made) I do not know. However, in the fall of 1937, my father George John Meras left Havre, Montana for Hostia,…

Basket wrapped, 17" high, 5" wide.

Scrapbook composed of newspaper and magazine clippings, with political war cartoons.

Three metal bells, largest being a double kypros, second largest being a Tsokani, third largest being a Tsokani.

Various boubounierres, Jordan Almonds representing the bitter and sweet of a marriage or other event. Sizes vary from Basic to Deluxe II, including 5 boxes and bags, 6 examples with props, 7 corsage, and 8 from baptisms.

Island version of Greek bagpipes, given as a gift on the island of Leros.

Spindle with wool, used under arm to spin while performing chores.

Four Turkish coffee makers, two decorative and two functional.