Parvaneh Pishvai

File — Box: 2, Folder: 13

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Scope and Contents

Parvaneh Pishvai (b. 1937) was born in Iran. She recalls family life and her childhood home near the Caspian Sea. She discusses courtship and marriage customs, her arranged marriage with a man seventeen years her senior, and married life. She recalls the Iranian revolution, her immigration to America, separation from her husband, and living and working to support herself in Salt Lake City.

Dates

2003

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection materials are in English and Chinese.

Conditions Governing Access

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