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Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction. Ergun Kirlikovali was born in Turkey in 1952. His wife, Juliana Marian Kirlikovali, was born in Ireland in 1954. They immigrated to the U.S. in 1978 for “economical welfare” (better lives). A job offer brought them to Orange County in 1981. Ergun founded Integrated Polymer Industries, Inc., in Irvine, CA, in 1985. He served as president and Juliana as vice president. Ergun was also active in Turkish-American affairs. Juliana Kirlikovali and her son stand in front of a row of Turkish Navy personnel at the Port of San Diego. Behind them is the docked navy ship that the United States Navy donated to Turkey.
Turks Turkish Americans Women Mothers Sons Boys Hats Naval ceremonies, honors and salutes Navy-yards and naval stations Ships Shipyards San Diego (Calif.) Shades of L.A. Collection photographs Shades of L.A. Turkish American photographs
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