Background
Parlakian, Nishan was born on July 11, 1925 in New York City. Son of Raphael and Rose (Ohanian) Parlakian.
Parlakian, Nishan was born on July 11, 1925 in New York City. Son of Raphael and Rose (Ohanian) Parlakian.
Bachelor, Syracuse University, 1948. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1950. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1952.
Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1967.
Instructor Bronx Community College, City University of New York, 1961-1963. Associate professor Pace University, New York City, 1963-1970. Professor John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, since 1970.
Artistic director Players of the Diocese of Armenian Church of America, New York City, since 1972.
Sergeant Infantry, 1944-1946. Member Pirandello Society of America (president since 1995).
Married Florence Barbara Mechtel, December 27, 1952. Children: Nishan Payel, Elizabeth Rose.