This information gives the length of a man's life, but it does not tell what a man did with his life. What Dr. Kerr did with his life was to serve his fellow human beings and for that he should be remembered.
For his monumental account of the tragic events in Marash in 1919, "The Lions of Marash," he deserves the eternal love and remembrance of Marashtzis everywhere. As a member of the Near East Relief, Dr. Kerr (along with his soon to be wife, Elsa Reckman) served in Marash from 1919-1920 and from 1921-1922. From Dr. Kerr's Obituary
Dr. Stanley E. Kerr earned a Ph.D. degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 1925, returning to the Middle East as Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry at the American University of Beirut. In 1965, following 40 years of faculty service, he retired with the rank of Distinguished Professor. The Republic of Lebanon has conferred upon him its Order of Merit and its Order of Cedars (Chevalier rank) in recognition of his service.
The collection of these photographs were generously sent to me by Dr. Kerr upon my request. Unfortunately, I was never able to sit down with Dr. Kerr to identify each one.
Many of the photographs appear to depict similar events or scenes, which leads me to believe they were taken in sequence.
The photographs that were in the book, The Lions of Marash, by Dr. Kerr, are marked as such, some of which I do not have copies of.
Date(s): July 1, 2010. Album by Joyce Chorbajian. Photos by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr. 1 - 99 of 99 Total. 35597 Visits.
1 Professor Dr. Stanley E. Kerr Author: The Lions of Marash - A documented record for posterity of atrocities committed by the Turks and the tragic betrayal by the French of the Armenian inhabitants of Cilicia.
2 The Lions of Marash (original book cover) is an eye-witness account by an American Near East Relief official (Dr. Stanley E. Kerr) of the tragic events which resulted in the annihilation of the Armenian population of Marash, in Central Anatolia, following World War I. (as noted on the inside flap of the LofM). It also tells of the tragic betrayal by the French of the Armenian inhabitants in Cilica.
3 The Lions of Marash inside cover flab comments.
4 Map of Marash from The Lions of Marash.
5 Press Release of The Lions of Marash Book by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr via his publisher State University of New York Press.
6 L-R: Levon Keshishian, Joseph Chorbajian, Dr. Stanley E. Kerr Spring, 1976 The New York Chapter of the Union of Marash Armenians, bestows a plaque and gives a Commemorative Dinner in honor of Dr. Kerr's work and his writing of the 'Lion's of Marash'.
7 July 20, 1976...Letter received from Dr. Kerr in response to my correspondence to him in which I request that he consider doing a lecture on his experiences and show his photographs in/from Marash.
8 July 20, 1976 Second page of same letter.
9 August 3, 1976 - response from Dr. Kerr to further correspondence in which the Chorbajian Family has invited the Kerr's out to dinner and intend to visit them in Princeton, NJ where they reside. Dr. Kerr has sent driving instructions in order for us to find his home. It was during this visit, that Dr. Kerr showed me his entire collection of photos from Marash. I requested a copy of his photos, which he gladly said he would provide. Shortly thereafter, the pictures that you see in this collection were sent to me. Unfortunately, Dr. Kerr and I never had the opportunity to meet again in order for him to identify each photo. Some will look familiar as they are featured in his book, 'The Lion's of Marash'.
10 Personal note to Joyce, Joseph and Armene Chorbajian from Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Kerr - 1973
11 Dr. Stanley Kerr speaking to the Marash Armenians at the 50th Annual Convention of the Union in Boston, MA. 1974
12 Side 1 from the Kermanig (The Marash Publication) explaining Marash and Marashtsis (sic) by John Halajian.
13 Side 2 from the Kermanig (The Marash Publication) explaining Marash and Marashtsis (sic) by John Halajian.
14 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
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16 The Deputy Commissioner of Police of Marash in Circassian uniform. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
17 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
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19 Mrs. Marion Wilson, and Dr. Marion Wilson. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
20 Unknown gentleman with Dr. Stanley Kerr on his right. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
21 Near East Relief Personnel at Marash after the siege (others left). From l-r: Harry Snyder, Mrs. M.C. Wilson, Dr. M.C. Wilson (Director), Miss Evelyn Trostle, Stanley E. Kerr, Miss Francis Buckley Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
22 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
23 American Board of Missions and Near East Relief personnel remaining in Marash after the battle (January 1920). l-r: Rev.James K. Lyman, Ellen Blakely, Kate Ainslie, Evelyn Trostle, Paul Snyder, Bessie Hardy, Stanley E. Kerr, Mrs. Marion Wilson, and Dr. Marion Wilson. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
24 Stanley E. Kerr, Evelyn Trostle, Paul Snyder, Mrs. Marion Wilson, and Dr. Marion Wilson. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
25 Near East Relief Personnel with Turkish Officials. l-r: Stanley E. Kerr; Mrs Marion Wilson; Dr. Marion Wilson; Arslan Bey, chairman of the Committee for the Defense of Rights; Captain Yoruk Selim Bey; and Deputy Mutasarrif Jevdet Bey. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
26 Armenian woman refuge with child.
27 Turkish soldier in Marash. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
28 Turkish Solder armed and keeping watch. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
29 Bones of the dead in Marash. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
30 Dr. Ala-eddin Bey, Turkish Military Physician in Charge of the German Hospital after the Battle Marash (January 1920). Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
31 Marash Armenian women/children in refuge camp. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
32 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
33 Armenian refugees cooking a meal. Food was very scarce. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
34 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
35 Turkish chete stopping author's party en route from Marash to Aleppo. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
36 Armenian villagers of Kishifli reaping grain (summer 1919). From The Lions of Marash Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
37 Orphaned children from Marash. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
38 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
39 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
40 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
41 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
42 New Personnel for Marash Girls College. From l-r: Pauline R. Woolworth, Marion Kerr King, Elsa Reckman Kerr (wife of Dr. Stanley E. Kerr. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
43 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
44 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
45 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
46 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
47 A view of Marash from the American Mission. Center foreground: German Hospital; extreme right: Franciscan Monastery; left, at edge of city: Beitshalom Orphanage; center: a French shell exploding. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
48 Foreign soldier on watch. Small cross in foreground is the burial site of my Aunt Helena Mississian, shot by a sniper in Marash, as per Dr. S.E. Kerr. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr "My grandmother's maiden na..." View Comments...
49 Marash Burning. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
50 Marash Burning. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
51 Marash Burning. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
52 The ruins of the Kouyoujak quarter. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
53 City and surrounding areas of Marash in ruin. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
54 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
55 A French 75mm gun on the seminary grounds. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
56 Kazim Efendi. The Turkish censor of Marash stands by the gate of the citadel where the stone lion once stood. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
57 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
58 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
59 Armenian Church in Marash in ruin. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
60 Armenian Church in Marash in ruin. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
61 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
62 Bodies of Armenian woman, Dr. Mustafa, and the flag bearer on the hospital grounds. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
63 The remains of the Turkish military barracks. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
64 Watch tower used by Turkish soldiers. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
65 Marash in ruins. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
66 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
67 Winter in Marash; a city in ruins. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
68 The American Mission Buildings in Marash. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
69 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
70 Winter. A section of Marash near the Citadel. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
71 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
72 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
73 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
74 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
75 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
76 French and British Officers, Turkish Officials, and American Near East Relief Workers Review the Exchange of Troops at Aintab (November 4, 1919). l-r: unidentified NER worker; Sheikh Mustafa of the Aintab Dervishes; unidentified French officers; Jellal-ed-Din, mutasarrif of Aintab; Sabri Bey, deputy mutasarrif; Dr. Mabel Elliott; Miss Morgan of the Marsh NER; Lieutenant Colonel Flye Sanite-Marie, commander of the French force; Brigadier General Wier, commander of the British Force; and Louise Clark of NER. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
77 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
78 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
79 Turkish artillery from Marash, led by Captain Yoruk Selim Bey (on white horse), moving to oppose the French at Aintab. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
80 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
81 The Exchange of French for British Troops at Aintab (November 4, 1919). The Eighteenth Indian Lancers withdraw as French and Armenian troops stand at the roadside. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
82 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
83 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
84 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
85 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
86 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
87 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
88 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
89 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr
90 Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr "I would like to use this p..." View Comments...
91 Jamal Pasha (center forefront), commander of the Turkish Fourth Army in Syria, and Halide Edib (right forefront), Turkish feminist leader, stand with other dignitaries on the steps of the French College at Antoura, Lebanon. Jamal Pasha had established an orphanage for Armenian children in the college building and had appointed Halide Edib to be directress. Photo from the collection of Dr. Bayard Dodge From The Lions of Marash
92 The Turkish Victory Parade. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
93 The Turkish Victory Parade. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
94 The Turkish Victory Parade. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
95 Armenians returning to their looted homes from places of refuge. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
96 The Franciscan Monastery at Marash. Photograph by Dr. Stanley E. Kerr From The Lions of Marash
97 Franciscan Missionaries: Seated l-r: Rizkallah Saccal (teacher), Fr. Francis De Vie Horisee (killed by Turks), Mr. Habib Edde (the last French Consul of Marash), Patrice Verkli (died in Marash), Fr. Materno Muree (the author of "The Massacres of Marash" in French), Brother Olivier and Nazaret Danayan (teacher). Kermanig - 1977
98 Raising the Turkish flag over the Citadel of Marash (October 1919). A painting by Captain Hayrettin Muji. From The Lions of Marash.
99 World Armenian Congress Program under the Auspices of the Armenian National Council of America, located then at 381 Fourth Avenue, New York 16, N.Y. Held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel from April 30th to May 4th, 1947
Please contact me regarding a book about Dr. Mabel Elliott. - Ginger Pedersen, Fri, 28 Jun 2024 7:00AM
Thank you, Joyce, for sharing these photos. Stanley Kerr's photographic and written accounts are priceless, as was his and Elsa's dedication to the Armenian people. Merry Christmas, Ani - Ani, Sat, 6 Jan 2018 12:17AM
