Kurdish Heritage Foundation of America
- Kurdish Heritage Foundation of America
Kurdish Heritage Foundation of America, also known as Kurdish Library and Museum, is a cultural organization based in Brooklyn, New York. It collects items related to Kurdish culture, literature and history. Its library contains around 2,000 volumes on Kurdish-related subjects. The library and Museum are listed as one of the recommended attractions in New York City [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60827-Activities-c9-Brooklyn_New_York.html] .
The museum is focused on Kurdish art and handicrafts. This organization was founded by "Vera Beaudin Saeedpour" in 1981. She is the widow of "Homayoun Saeedpour", a Kurd from Sanandaj. The Library was established in 1986, and the Museum was opened in 1988.
Publications
The library publishes two scholarly research journals: International Journal of Kurdish Studies and "Kurdish Life".
External links
* [http://www.kurdishlibrarymuseum.com/ Kurdish Heritage Foundation of America]
* [http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/nyct/travel/librar.htm Libraries and Research Centers] , New York City Transit.
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