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Photograph from DRUM's First Public Action
Photograph from DRUM's first ever public action on April 2, 2000 in Jackson Heights, Queens. The event was part of the '41 Days of Action', organized in response to the acquittals of four police officers who shot and killed Amadou Diallo, a 22-year-old immigrant from Guinea.

DRUM Flyer
Desis Rising Up & Moving (DRUM) flyer from 2000 with the slogan: "Making Change in the South Asian Neighborhood." DRUM is a multi-generational, membership led organization of low-wage South Asian immigrant workers and youth in New York City. This is DRUM's first flyer.

Flyer for "Desi Cultural Rally for Amadou Diallo & Victims of Police Brutality"
Flyer for DRUM's first ever public action on April 2, 2000 in Jackson Heights, Queens. The event was part of the '41 Days of Action', organized in response to the acquittals of four police officers who shot and killed Amadou Diallo, a 22-year-old immigrant from Guinea.

Letter from Abnashi Ram to M.R. Ahuja
Letter dated March 17, 1950 from Abnashi Ram to M.R. Ahuja. Abnashi Ram wanted to tell M.R. Ahuja that he had sent some items to him while M.R. Ahuja was aboard the S.S. Himalaya. Ram also expressed interest in meeting with Ahuja in New York when they both arrived.

Invitation for Republic of India Day Dinner
Invitation for Republic of India Day Dinner sent by the Consul General of India and M.R. Ahuja to Abnashi Ram. The dinner was held at the Huntington Hotel in San Francisco on January 25th, though the year is unknown.

Letter from Abnashi Ram to M.R. Ahuja
Letter from Abnashi Ram to M.R. Ahuja conveying well wishes to M.R. Ahuja and discussing man-made innovations.

Letter from M.R. Ahuja to Roshan Sharma
Letter from M.R. Ahuja to Roshan Sharma. The letter discusses the future steps required to obtain police certificates for Sharma. "Mr. Ram Rang Chhabra... has very kindly promised to obtain for you the required police certificates.

Letter from M.R. Ahuja to Abnashi Ram
Letter from M.R. Ahuja to Abnashi Ram. The letter discusses the relationship between Ahuja and Ram. Ahuja writes, "As the distance that divides us widens the more and more we miss our friends. However[sic] the further we go the more we appreciate your valued friendship."

Letter from Abnashi Ram to M.R. Ahuja
Letter from Abnashi Ram to M.R. Ahuja discussing his points of view on the current social and political situation in India and Pakistan, including commentary about Krishna Menon, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, and Bhagwan Gyanee. Ram also discusses activities in the U.S., involving Syud Hossain, Watumull, and Bhagwan Singh Gyanee.

Telegram from M.R. Ahuja to Abnashi Ram
Telegram sent from M.R. Ahuja to Abnashi Ram, reading "Why dont [sic] you suggest Parrish marry my daughter Rita."

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