Original abstract (1976): Mrs. Leylegian was orphaned and driven from Armenia at the age of six. She shifted from one Turkish family to another, was beaten at times, and found her way to an Armenian orphanage in Turkey. Later an uncle in New York found out that she was alive and eventually brought her to America. She lived in New York with her uncle who arranged a marriage for her. Her husband had relatives in Providence so she came here. They later returned to New York for two years and then came back to Rhode Island for good. She is still living in the Armenian community off Douglas Avenue. S h e has been active in the Armenian Church and in the Armenian Relief Society which aids immigrants. Her sons live in Stamford, Connecticut and Niagara Falls, New York.

The interview produced important observations and recollections in places. However, Mrs. Leylegian's early recollections were limited (she was only six when she left Armenia) and often painful.
This interview with Sarah Leylegian was conducted on April 15, 1976. The interview subject is Armenian and was orphaned at the age of six. The interview discusses her childhood in which she was fostered by multiple Turkish families, moving to the United States with her uncle from New York, an arranged marriage, life in Providence, religion, , the Armenian Relief Society, and the Armenian community in Providence around Douglas Avenue. In addition to the audio recording of the interview, there is a typed summary and abstract.