Oral History Interview with Dr. Amarjit Marwah
Oral history interview with Dr. Amarjit Marwah, campaign manager for Congressman Dalip Singh Saund and president of the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission, conducted by Sharon Sekhon and Michelle Caswell on May 17, 2017.
A.S. Marwah
Clipping from the Bharat Jyoti dated October 2, 1960 and entitled "Spotlight: A. S. Marwah." Gives a brief biography of Dr. Amarjit Marwah, including his dental degrees, his placement as a lecturer at the University of Illinois, and his work for the United States Public Health Services.
Brentwood Beat / Sister Cities Bombay Group Invitation
Article with the heading "Brentwood Beat," written by Florence Smerling, which discusses a housewarming/birthday party thrown by Agnes Anderson and mentions Dr. and Mrs. Amarjit Marwah as guests. This item also includes an invitation to a cocktail party at the Marwahs' home, addressed to members of the Sister City Bombay Group.
"Celebrations of Vaisakhi Purab in America"
Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook of Dr. Amarjit Marwah. Taken from an Akali Patrika article dated May 25, 1969 and entitled "Celebrations of Vaisakhi Purab in America," the clipping discusses a Vaisakhi celebration at the gurdwara in Stockton, CA on April 13, 1969, specifically mentioning a speech given by Dr. Marwah to mark the occasion. Reuses photos of Dr.
"Punjabi in America"
Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook of Dr. Amarjit Marwah. Taken from an article in Akali Patrika dated May 25, 1969 and entitled "Punjabi in America," the clipping shows Sikh worshippers in a California gurdwara, listening to readings and Shabad Kirtan (traditional Sikh devotional music) with the accompaniment of tabla and harmonium players. Published in Jalandhar, India.
Guru Nanak Belongs To All Mankind
Article in the Spokesman Weekly entitled "Guru Nanak Belongs To All Mankind" and dated November 27, 1972. Describes a speech by Indian President V. V. Giri in which Giri said the teachings of Guru Nanak belonged to all of humanity and were not limited to a particular time period. The article mentions Dr.
"Honorable Honor of a Punjabi Living in America"
Newspaper clipping from 1972 written in Gurmukhi script; the article is entitled "Honorable Honor of a Punjabi Living in America" and was written by Tarlochan Singh. It describes an event in Delhi organized by Gurdial Singh Dhillon, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, in honor of Dr. Amarjit Marwah, who was visiting from Los Angeles along with his wife. Also includes information about Dr.
Dr. Marwah: "Man Of The Hour"
Excerpt from publication by Raphael Anthony entitled "Dr. Marwah: 'Man Of The Hour'", detailing the life and accomplishments of Dr. Amarjit Marwah (including his leadership of the Coordinating Council of Indian associations, the Bombay-Los Angeles Sister City Committee, and the Sikh Study Circle). The article also mentions Marwah's wife, Mrs. Kuljit Marwah.
"Indian Dentist's Research"
Newspaper clipping from the Sunday Standard's "Around the Town" section by Ralph Mendonca, entitled "Indian Dentist's Research" and dated September 25, 1960. Article discusses Dr. Amarjit Marwah's dentistry career and his mission in India for the United States Public Health Service.