Sparzona - Volume I

Sparzona is one of two Chicago based Assyrian language periodicals that appeared in the 1930’s. T. D. Thomas of Chargoshi, Urmia served as both the editor and the publisher of the magazine. Publication began in May, 1935. It is unknown when publication ceased but the latest extent issue is from April 1939. Sparzona was an independent publication that was “neither controlled nor influenced by any one church, club, society, association or organization.” Its aims were to “teach and cultivate better citizenship and complete loyalty to the country in which we live;” “endeavor for better understanding and unity of purpose between our highlanders and plainsmen;” and “interest the young and old in our mother’s tongue and our own literature.” Volume I contains 28 issues from 1935 to 1937.