Letter from Ellen Watumull to Godha Ram Channon
Letter from Ellen Watumull to Godha Ram Channon dated December 19, 1946. Watumull discusses Muslim League spokesman Hassan Ispahani’s recent visit to the U.S. and the appointment of Asaf Ali to the role of Indian Ambassador to the United States.
"An Open Letter To the People At Large"
Circular published by the Ghadar Party calling for freedom and democracy of all subject peoples around the world. "Those who love democracy for themselves must be ready to defend democracy for others," it reads, "otherwise, they themselves will lose their right to democracy."
"Another Little War?"
Article published in the July 4, 1948 issue of The Independent India titled, "Another Little War?" by A.K. Pillai. Pillai criticizes Indian leaders for continuing to pressure the Nizam (ruler) of Hyderabad to abrogate his sovereignty even after negotiating a common defense policy between the two polities.
"India Moslem Leaders Here To Argue Cause of Pakistan"
Newspaper clipping of a San Francisco Chronicle article titled "India Moslem Leaders Here to Argue Cause of Pakistan." The article features a photograph of Mme. Shah Nawaz, Mubarek Ali Khan, and Hassan Ispahani during their tour of the U.S. to "offset Hindu -- and British -- doctrine in favor of a United India."
"Indian Leader Urges U.S. Aid, Understanding"
Newspaper clipping of an article titled "Indian Leader Urges U.S. Aid, Understanding: Top Congress Party Official Visiting S.F. Says Two Nations Have Much In Common." The article quotes Harekrushna Mahatab, Secretary General of the Congress Party, emphasizing the need for better American understanding of India.
Telegram from J.J. Singh to G.J. Watumull
Telegram from J.J. Singh to G.J. Watumull dated March 7, 1944 regarding a bill proposed by Senator William Langer that would permit approximately 3,000 natives of India who entered the U.S. prior to July 1, 1924 to become naturalized U.S. citizens. Singh informs Watumull that he has written to Clare Booth Luce to introduce a similar resolution in the House.
Telegram from J.J. Singh to G.J. Watumull
Telegram from J.J. Singh to G.J. Watumull dated March 6, 1944. It reads, "MET SENATOR LANGER. HE HAS AGREED TO CHANGE HIS BILL."
"Dr. Grady Here: Ambassador to India Optimistic For Future of Two New Nations"
Newspaper clipping of an article titled "Dr. Grady Here: Ambassador to India Optimistic for Future of Two New Nations." In it, Henry Grady discusses the likelihood that communism will take hold in the subcontinent, Partition, and India’s economic development.