[MEDICINE JOURNAL FOR THE ARMENIAN EXILES IN PARIS] Հայ բոյժ / Hay - Pouj: La medicine Armenienne [i.e., Armenian medic: Official publication of the Hye Multi-specialty Medical Group]. Nos: 30-59. March 1937 - August 1939

AIVAZIAN, CH. (1898-1968).

H. Antonian, Librairie H. Samuel, Paris, 1937-1939.

COMPLETE TITLE: [MEDICINE JOURNAL FOR THE ARMENIAN EXILES IN PARIS] Հայ բոյժ / Hay - Pouj: La medicine Armenienne [i.e., Armenian medic: Health quarterly, preventive medicine for the community. Official publication of the Hye Multi-specialty Medical Group]. Nos: 30-59. March 1937 - August 1939.

A fine half morocco binding with six raised bands to the spine. Two morocco labels mounted in the second and third compartments with gilt title and volume number. Fine marbled boards. All original pink issue covers are preserved. Large royal 8vo (25 x 16 cm). In Armenian. Each issue is 120 pages, with occasional reproduced photographic illustrations. Pages and edges slightly age-toned, otherwise a very good collection.  

A collection of 30 sequential numbers of this significant Armenian-language medical journal published in Paris from 1934 to 1967. Founded and primarily authored by Chavarch Nartouni (pen name of Askanaz Ayvazian), a physician and writer, the journal aimed to serve the Armenian diaspora in France by providing medical knowledge and health advice. Nartouni, who arrived in France in 1923 to study medicine, was deeply involved in the Armenian community and used the journal to support and educate fellow Armenians in exile.

Hay Pouj covered a wide range of topics, including infectious diseases, occupational health, sexual hygiene, child and maternal health, nutrition, and updates on medical advancements. It also addressed the health challenges faced by the Armenian community, such as tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections, providing preventive advice and information on treatments. Published exclusively in Armenian, with occasional French translations of medical terms, Hay Pouj was a continuation of the earlier journal Poujank (1926-1930). Nartouni's dedication kept the journal running for over three decades, despite challenges in maintaining a specialized Armenian-language publication. The journal ceased publication in 1967, shortly before Nartouni died in 1968.

“Hay Pouj positioned itself at the ‘bedside’ of the Armenian community in exile after the genocide, providing health advice and updating the community on the latest medical news.” (Bedrossian).

Source: Bedrossian, Janine: Chavarch Nartouni et Hay Pouj, revue de médecine arménienne à Paris (1934-1967).; As of May 2025, OCLC lists thirteen copies (different groups of some mixed issues): 460903469, 472414395, 474209144, 30866490, 54992254.