Immigration File for Mathra Singh
United States Bureau of Immigration case file for Mathra Singh. This is one of a number of case files relating to 31 Indian men who were detained and investigated for unlawful entry to the U.S. between 1906 and 1913. Singh's file includes communications between immigration officials, an interrogation transcript, medical records, and a certificate confirming his deportation.
Immigration File for Sowan Singh
United States Bureau of Immigration case file for Sowan Singh. This is one of a number of case files relating to 31 Indian men who were detained and investigated for unlawful entry to the U.S. between 1906 and 1913.
"A Charter Of People's Demands"
August 1977 charter demanding the unconditional release of all political prisoners in India, issued by the Committee Against Political Repression in India (CAPRI) to Indian Prime Minister Shri Morarji Desai.
"Statement of Support for the 'Walk for Human Rights'"
Statement of support for the “Walk for Human Rights” issued by the Committee of Concerned Indian Students (CCIS) and the Committee for Human Rights at the University of California at Berkeley, September 1976. The walk raised awareness about sanctions the Indian government imposed on Indian American students who spoke out against Indira Gandhi’s administration.
Excerpt from The Bridge (October 1976)
Excerpt from a television program produced by the Committee of Concerned Indian Students (CCIS) at the University of California at Berkeley titled “India: Dictatorship or Democracy?” in the October 1976 edition of The Bridge.
"C.C.I.S. Comments On The Proposal For An 'Alliance Against Fascist Dictatorship In India'"
Statement issued by the Committee of Concerned Indian Students (CCIS) dated November 10, 1976 urging greater coordination and cooperation among progressive anti-fascist Indian political organizations in North America. The statement raises issues that stand as barriers to the formation of an alliance against fascism in India.
"India: Democracy Or Dictatorship?"
Teleprompts for “India: Democracy or Dictatorship?”, a CCIS television program which aired on November 23, 1976. Featured on the program was Dharam Paul, student of Indian Affairs at the University of California, Berkeley. Paul spoke about trends underlying the resistance to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s poverty reform programs.
India Relief and Education Fund Appeal
Appeal dated August 1, 1998 urging members to donate to help provide relief for the worst cyclone to hit Gujarat in over 25 years. The cyclone killed 1,100 people and injured over 2,000. At the time of writing, 1,700 people were missing. About 2,000 of the dead and missing were migrant workers employed in the salt mining industry living in shanty towns near the port city of Kandla.
"Appeal for Money from Mahasweta Devi"
Email dated August 18, 1998 by Maharaj K. Kaul titled “Appeal for Money from Mahasweta Devi”, urging coworkers at General Electric to donate to the India Relief and Education Fund (IREF) to raise funds for the legal defense of tribal and other marginalized groups in India.
"Memories Of Fear" Flyer
Flyer advertising film screening of “Memories of Fear” directed by Madhusree Dutta, a film exploring how the socialization of female children makes them vulnerable to domestic violence later in life, October 9, 1998 at the University of California, Berkeley.