Quick Info
| Profession | Pediatric Physician, Academic, Folk Music Preservationist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 07/04/1917 |
| Age | 95 years (died on 30, Oct, 2012) |
| Birthplace | Bridgewater, MA |
| Date of Death | 30/10/2012 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dr. Elizabeth Gregory was a noted pediatric physician, Harvard Medical School instructor, and dedicated preserver of Armenian folk music. Born to genocide survivors, she balanced a rigorous medical career with deep involvement in Armenian cultural heritage and the Boston artistic community. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Bates College, 1938 |
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| Medical Degree | Boston University School of Medicine, 1942 |
Personal Life
| Birthplace Region | Grew up between Bridgewater and Chelsea, MA, and Lewiston, ME |
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| Cultural Background | Steeped in Armenian cultural heritage; parents were survivors of the Armenian Genocide from Van |
Family
| Father | Krikor (Gregory) Kachperouni - teacher, writer, storyteller |
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| Mother | Mayis (May) Kachperouni - collector of Van folk songs |
| Birth Name | Elizabeth Kachperouni |
Career
| Medical Practice | Established career as noted pediatric physician in Boston area |
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| Academic | Taught at Harvard Medical School |
| Administrative | Served as trustee for Bates College |
| Cultural Work | Recorded and preserved Armenian folk songs from Van, 1940s-1980s |
| Artistic Circles | Close associate of painter Hyman Bloom, composer Alan Hovhaness, and artist Yenovk Der Hagopian |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Extensively collected works of painter Hyman Bloom | |
| 2. Recorded folk music privately at home rather than through commercial labels | |
| 3. Parents were both educated and dedicated to cultural transmission through oral history | |
| 4. Made recordings on one-of-a-kind home recorded lacquer discs, including Le Le Jinar |