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InvItation Card
Invitation card written in French inviting Godha Ram Channon to a a cocktail reception hosted by Indian Ambassador Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. The name of Sardani Malik, wife of the Indian High Commissioner to Canada, is also included as a host, but crossed out by hand.

"Visits in Valley"
Newspaper clipping of a photograph from The Post-Press of El-Centro, CA on November 26, 1950. The photograph shows M.R. Ahuju, Consul General of India, with his wife and local Indian leaders.

Letter from Jetho Jagtiani to Godha Ram Channon
Letter dated March 10, 1948 from Jetho Jagtiani, Secretary of Hindusthan Students Association of America, to Godha Ram Channon in regards to the arrival of Mr. Ahuja. Jagtiani enclosed an invitation (which is not present) for Mr Ahuja to an unknown event.

"His Excellency's Asaf Ali's Visit to California"
Indian Ambassador to the United States, Asaf Ali, visited many cities in California in late December 1947. The two page narrative details the meetings, events, and people the Ambassador met.

A Message from the Hindu Temple
A booklet published by the San Francisco Vedanta Society in regards to the Hindu Temple of San Francisco and Vedanta. Contents include: 'What is Vedanta?', 'Some Questions on Vedanta', quotes from great thinkers and religious works, 'The Vedanta Society', and 'General Features of the Hindu Temple'.

S.505
A bill dated February 8, 1945 introduced by Mr. Capper to authorize the naturalization and the admission, under quota, of Indians and descendants of Indians into the United States. This bill would amend Section 303 of the Nationality Act of 1940.

Letter from J.J. Singh to Senator Tom Stewart
Letter dated September 12, 1944 from J.J. Singh, President of India League of America, to Senator Tom Stewart, Chairman of the Senate Immigration Sub-Committee. Singh requested to testify in front of the committee during their hearings on September 13, 1944 in regards to Bill S. 1595, which if passed would permit Indian nationals to become naturalized U.S. citizens.

"Prominent People Who Support The Pending Legislation"
A list of notable and prominent people who support the pending legislation to permit naturalization of Indian nationals in the U.S. The list contains the names of scientists, authors, religious, union, and civic leaders, as well as Nobel prize winners.

India: A Public Meeting
A newspaper clipping of a bulletin for a free public meeting to be held on May 4, 1944 to support legislation authorizing U.S. immigration and naturalization of Nationals of India. Speakers at the meeting included Clare Booth Luce, William Langer, Emanuel Celler, and Leland Stowe.

India League of America Press Release
A press release for Friday, May 5, 1944 written by Sirdar J.J. Singh, President of India League of America, in regards to a public meeting held on May 4, 1944 at the National Press Club Auditorium. The meeting was in support of pending legislation to authorize U.S. immigration and naturalization of Indian nationals.

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