Islamic Republic of Iran, Working of Archives - Foundation for Iranian Studies

Ruhi, Homa

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:06:36 +0000

Recollections of the Revolution of 1978-79; working of government agencies during the Bazargan period; personal experiences with the revolution as a high level public servant; recollections of the working of the government during the Bakhtiyar period; reaction of the revolutionaries to the Women’s Organization of Iran; recollections of arrest and interrogation following the Revolution; on changes in the situation of women in Iran after the Revolution.

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Madani, Admiral Seyyed Ahmad

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:07:53 +0000

Educational and family history; reasons for leaving the Iranian Navy; recollections of the structure and operations of the Iranian Navy; political climate in Iran in the 1960s and 1970s; recollections of the revolutionary movement in the late 1970s; Iranian Navy after the Revolution; Palestinian agitations in Khuzestan after the Revolution; clergy’s monopolization of power in Iran; reflections on meeting with Ayatollah Khomeini and clashes with Ayatollah Beheshti; on the first presidential elections and the clergy’s active favoring of Abol-Hasan Bani-Sadr; power politics in post-revolutionary Iran.

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Lahiji, Abdol-Karim

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:07:53 +0000

Recollections of childhood and educational history; first encounters with political activism and the National Front; recollections of Tehran University; student activism and government reaction to it; National Front activity after 1953; National Front’s attitude towards the Amini government; on the riots at Tehran University and charges of collaboration between the National Front and General Teymur Bakhtiyar; National Front’s reaction to the White Revolution; recollections of government clamp down on National Front activities, and his incarceration in 1963; on the change in the political climate in Iran after the events of 1963-64; radicalization of politics and the emergence of urban guerilla movements in Iran; recollections of the trial of the leading political dissidents; on Khomeini’s emergence as a national political leader; on the repressive tactics employed by SAVAK; on human rights and efforts to promote it in Iran; on the government’s liberalization campaign in 1977; recollections of the beginnings of the revolutionary upheaval.

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Khoza’i, Bahram

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:07:53 +0000

Recollections of childhood; beginning political activity in Shiraz; memories of Ayatollah Dastgheib; joining CIS in U.S.; CIS’s agenda and activities; on the Pahlavi University; on Shiraz in the 1970s; covert political activities in Shiraz; relations between the left and liberal opposition to the Shah; on the reasons for the radicalization of political dissent in Iran; on the revolutionary movement in Shiraz; on the formation of the National Organization of Iranian University Teachers (Sazeman-e Melli-ye Daneshgahiyan-e Iran); clashes between the left and the religious factions after the Revolution; encounters with the revolutionary guards; on the take-over of the Pahlavi University by clerical elements.

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Hekmat, Hormoz

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:08:15 +0000

Recollections of childhood and early political activities in Iran; recollections of activities in the Confederation of Iranian Students (CIS); ethos and programs of CIS; organization and structure of CIS; extent of CIS’ interactions with the Iranian Embassy in the U.S.; regime’s reactions to CIS’ activities; relations between CIS and the National Front; on the various leaders of the CIS; reaction of U.S. authorities to the activities of CIS; return to Iran; recollections of teaching at the universities in Iran; political climate at Tehran and National universities in the months preceding the Revolution and immediately after; on the political dilemmas of the Iranian intelligentsia in the face of the Revolution.

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Farjam, Farideh

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:08:37 +0000

Recollections of childhood and upbringing; the artistic climate of Iran; beginnings of career in literary and artistic activities; on children’s literature; working in the theater in Iran; on women’s role in the performing arts in Iran; experiences with censorship; on the connection between politics and the arts; experiences with the Iranian Revolution and its aftermath; arts and literature in Iran after the Revolution.

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Farhang, Mansur

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:08:37 +0000

Childhood memories, family background and upbringing; beginnings of political career and activities in the Third Force Party (Niru-ye Sevvom); life as a student in the U.S.; involvement with anti-war and anti-Shah political activism in the U.S.; academic career in the U.S.; recollections of briefing the State Department prior to trip to Paris to meet with Ayatollah Khomeini; cocnerning the set-up and working of the Nauphle le Chateau compound; Iranian politics immediately after the revolution; on the ramification of the clashes between leftist forces and the Bazargan government; recollections of trip to Cuba as part of the Iranian delegation to the Non-Aligned Movement’s congress; contacts between Iranian and Iraqi delegations; recollections of mediating conflicts between the various factions at the Iranian Embassy in Canada; on becoming Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations; recollections of a meeting with Ayatollahs Khomeini and Montazeri to discuss the formation of an international commission to review the crimes committed by the U.S. against the Iranian nation; recollections of the hostage crisis; Kurt Waldheim’s role during the crisis; consequences of the fall of the Bazargan government; on the drafting of a new constitution and discussions which led to the convening of the Council of Experts; on Abol-Hasan Bani-Sadr, his personal qualities, relations with the Mojahedin, stance against Khomeini, and subsequent fall from power; on Bani-Sadr’s escape from Iran; Sadeq Qotbzadeh’s arrest, trial, and chances of clemency; departure from Iran and life in the United States.

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Dehqani-Tafti, Osqof Hasan

zah7d — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:08:37 +0000

Recollection of childhood; reminiscences of missionary activity in Iran; social impact of missionary activity; ulama’s reaction to missionary work; converting to Christianity; recollections of life at the Officers Training College; initiation into the priesthood; activities of the Anglican Church in Iran; relations between the Church and the Iranian government; recollections of revolutionary events in Iran; impact of the Revolution on the activities of the Church in Iran; recollections of revolutionary activism in Iran; personal experiences with the Revolution; on the state of Christian-Muslim dialogue; issue of religious minorities and their rights; on Ali Shari`ati.

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