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  1. Walter John Karabian (born March 14, 1938) is an American politician in the state of California. He served in the California State Assembly as a Democrat from 1967 to 1974. He was married to Carole Wells, a former actress.

  2. Born in Fresno, California, Walter Karabian is the oldest son of John Karabian and Zevart Shishmanian. Karabians paternal family arrived in Fresno in 1896 from Bitlis, and his maternal family were from Dikranagert, Turkish occupied Armenia.

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  4. Walter Karabian. Born in Fresno, California in 1938, Walter Karabian rose to the heights of California politics in the 1970s before embarking on a successful career as an attorney and highly respected philanthropist. This website chronicles his life and times through his own words and recollections, captured through video interviews conducted ...

  5. Walter J. Karabian was born in Fresno, California, in 1938. He grew up in Fresno’s local Armenian community and graduated from Roosevelt High School in June 1956. After high school, Karabian left Fresno to attend the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. While studying at USC, Karabian was elected Student Body and Junior Class

  6. The Karabian papers measure 25 linear feet and date from 1964 to 1992. The papers are arranged in nine series: Biographical information, Legislative files, Campaign materials, Correspondence, Writings, Subject files, Public relations files, Photographs, and Artifacts.

  7. Dec 14, 2023 · Throughout his life, Karabian has honored his commitment to his Armenian heritage. He was one of the first Armenian Americans elected to public office. The video “From Bitlis to Fresno: The Karabians of Fresno” is available in the Walter J. Karabian papers at the Special Collections Research Center.

  8. Walter John Karabian (born March 14, 1938) is an American politician in the state of California. He served in the California State Assembly as a Democrat from 1967 to 1974. Quick Facts Member of the California State Assembly from the 45th district, Preceded by ...