Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

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Two for the Museum
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John and Joann Nicon
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TWO FOR THE MUSEUM Since 2009, John and Joann Nicon have been conducting video interviews with Greeks and Greek-Americans in Washington State. With the …

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Jews and Greeks Together
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Sephardic Jews
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In about 1890 two Jewish men, Jack Policar and Solomon Calvo, were traveling in Turkey and were considering migrating to New York City.  On …

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The Added Value of Being Greek
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Angelo and Mary Xidias
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When Angelos and Maria Xidias came to Seattle, Washington, in the 1980s, their Greek backgrounds augmented their new experiences and opportunities in the United States.

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“I Get Chills”
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The Xenos Women
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That’s what Terry Xenos Proios said when she and her siblings gathered to tell their story of emigration from Leros, Greece, and life in Seattle, Washington. Three sisters of the nine-member Xenos family are featured here along with remembrances of their family life.

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It’s Always Been Mary
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Mary George
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Mary George (nee Courounes) has held on tightly to her Greek heritage while living in Seattle, Washington, almost her entire life.

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Their Piece of the Pie
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Pete and Carol Mykris
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Fifty-six years after a proxenia (arranged marriage) Pete and Carol Mykris’ marriage is testimony to their love for and patience with each other.

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Finding Good Fortune
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Carkonen Family
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For the three Carkonen brothers, a learned work ethic, emphasis on family values and strong relationships within the Greek community have aided their success in both business and in life.

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Bringing the Cooking Back Home
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Theodora Cokinakis Geokezas
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Born, raised and educated in Washington State, Theodora Cokinakis Geokezas spent 31 years in Minnesota raising her family, serving her community and polishing her culinary skills.

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Drawn to Medicine
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Joy Goodwin
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What did doctors do before graphic technology was available?

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Who are those Lerians?
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Lerian Reunion
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And why are they smiling? They are smiling because on August 20, 2000, over 50 immigrants and their descendents from Leros attended their first gathering since the 1970s.

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