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Correspondence to Mubarek Ali Khan
Compilations of letters written to India Welfare League President Mubarek Ali Khan by Sir Girja Shankha Bajpai, Minister Plenipotentiary and Agent General for India to the United States, and the Honorable Nalik Sir Firoz Khan Noon, India’s Representative on the War Cabinet, respectively. Messrs.

"Our Congressman From India"
September 1958 article from the Washington Diplomat entitled “Our Congressman From India," profiling US Representative Dalip Singh Saund. The article discusses a 1957 speech Saund gave and details his successful campaign against Jacqueline Cochran Odlum the year before.

Letter from Swami Ashokananda to Godha Ram Channon
A letter dated October 21, 1949 from Swami Ashokananda to Godha Ram Channon, Secretary of Pand Jawahaelal Nehru’s Reception Committee. The typed letter enclosed a $25 check to help cover expenses of the reception. The letter also contains a handwritten reply from Channon thanking him and asking for representatives of Ashokananda to help with the reception.

Meeting Minutes
Minutes for a meeting held at the office of India's Consulate General (S. K. Kirpalani) establishing a reception committee for Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's visit to California. J.N. Sharma was elected chairman of the committee, with Mehar Singh Segera as treasurer and Godha Ram Channon as secretary. Ram Chandra, Karam Chand, K.L.

"A Night in India" Dinner Menu
Dinner menu for “A Night in India'' event arranged by Gobind Behari Lal. The menu includes Shalimar lajwab, Bengal olives, pistachios, Ceylon kenkra, ganga kachwa, kabob machli, Maharaja chicken curry, pilau, and a number of desserts. The menu is torn at the bottom, so some dishes are cut off.

Indian Saint (in U.S.A.) on Spiritual Mission Tour
Promotional material advertising for Swami Swanandrasham, entitled “Indian Saint (in U.S.A.) on Spiritual Mission Tour.” The advertisement positions Swanandrasham as “one of India’s five holy men,” gives an overview of his life and philosophy, and notes his availability for lectures.

UC Hears Liaquat Ali
Newspaper clipping from the San Francisco Chronicle entitled “UC Hears Liaquat Ali.” The article documents a speech given by Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan at the University of California - Berkeley in May of 1950. Khan spoke to 2500 students in UC’s Greek Theatre and warned his audience that “only those who make war can primarily maintain peace.”

"The Begum Goes Shopping"
Article from an unknown newspaper (likely San Francisco-based) entitled "The Begum Goes Shopping,” detailing a shopping trip taken by Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, wife of Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan (and later governor of Sindh herself), during a 1950 visit to California.

Christmas Card from Har Dayal
Christmas card from Har Dayal to unknown sender (likely Godha Ram Channon). The card is dated 1934 and is signed “your affectionate friend.”

"Hindu Temple, Livermore"
An excerpt from the June 15, 1984 issue of India Abroad announcing the start of construction on a new Hindu temple in Livermore, CA. The report includes a construction timeline, a map, and a list of planned religious and cultural programs. The project is sponsored by the Hindu Community and Cultural Center, Inc.

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