Saroyan Drawings and Books Donated to ASP

William Saroyan, Fresno, Sunday, September 30, 1973 2PM "Red is Forever."

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A collection of William Saroyan memorabilia was donated to the Armenian Studies Program by Susan Saroyan Vail and Allyn Saroyan, from the estate of her father, Ralph Saroyan, and his brother, Ruben Saroyan. The Saroyan brothers grew up together, along with their second cousin William, in Fresno.

The collection includes several drawings by William Saroyan, as well as many books, pamphlets, and manuscripts by Saroyan. The books are autographed.