Armenian businessman (1926–2022)
Vahan Chamlian (Armenian : Վահան Շամլեան , 1926 – August 11, 2022),[ 1] was an American-Armenian philanthropist and businessman, and the world's largest dealer of secondhand clothes.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
^ Vahan Chamlian, Benefactor of Eponymous Armenian School, Passes Away
^ Hansen, Karen Tranberg (2000). Salaula : the world of secondhand clothing and Zambia . Chicago: University of Chicago Press. p. 113. ISBN 9780226315812 .
^ Wilson, Janet (July 28, 1997). "Turning Donated Rags Into Riches" . LA Times . Retrieved March 9, 2013 .
^ Bulbulian, Berge (2000). The Fresno Armenians : history of a diaspora community . Fresno, CA: Press at California State University, Fresno. p. 174. ISBN 9780912201351 . Retrieved March 9, 2013 .
^ "Fresno, Calif., Businessman Proposes New Downtown Office Building". Fresno Bee . August 19, 1997.