List of Names
A list of 28 names, sorted into “left” and “right” columns (likely seating for an event of some kind), found in the papers of Godha Ram Channon. The names include Karam Chand, Godha Ram Channon himself, and “Mrs. Pandit” (possibly Indian diplomat Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit).
"India's Enjoy Cites Danger in Asia"
Newspaper article from unknown writer and publisher on the arrival of and statements made by Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Madame Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit in San Francisco. Ambassador Pandit spoke about communism being a threat in Asia. The article also covered the events she attended with in California.
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to the City Editor, Cal-Bulletin
A letter dated July 18, 1949 from Channon to the City Editor of Call-Bulletin inviting photographers and journalists to attend the welcome reception at the airport on July 19, 1949 for Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Madame Pandit. They were also invited to a dinner in her honor held on July 22, 1949.
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to the City Editor, San Francisco Examiner
A letter dated July 18, 1949 from Channon to the City Editor of San Francisco Examiner inviting photographers and journalists to attend the welcome reception at the airport on July 19, 1949 for Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Madame Pandit. They were also invited to a dinner in her honor held on July 22, 1949.
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to the City Editor, San Francisco News
A letter dated July 18, 1949 from Channon to the City Editor of San Francisco News inviting photographers and journalists to attend the welcome reception at the airport on July 19, 1949 for Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Madame Pandit. They were also invited to a dinner in her honor held on July 22, 1949.
The Kashmir Issue and the United Nations
A personalized copy of ‘The Kashmir Issue and the United Nations’, given to Miss Lila Chandra from G.R. Channon. The article is a reprinted copy from Political Science Quarterly, Vol.65, No.2, June 1950, written by Taraknath Das. The article summarizes the history of the conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir and how the conflict could develop into a serious threat to world peace.
Postcard to Godha Ram Channon
Postcard postmarked July 11, 1949 to Channon announcing that 12 persons will be attending a dinner.
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to Mr. & Mrs. Kirpalani
Letter dated July 7, 1949 from Channon to Mr. & Mrs. Kirpalani inviting them to a dinner given by the Reception Committee of Northern California Indians in honor of Mrs. V.L. Pandit the Indian Ambassador to the U.S. The dinner was scheduled for July 22, 1949 at 6:30pm.
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to Mr. & Mrs. Kirpalani
Letter dated July 7, 1949 from Channon to Mr. & Mrs. Kirpalani thanking them for the invitation to attend a reception dinner in honor of Mrs. V.L. Pandit the Indian Ambassador to the U.S.
Letter from M.S. Sigera to Godha Ram Channon
Letter dated July 5, 1949 from M.S. Sigera to G.R. Channon in response to a previous letter. Sigera agreed that the dinner could be moved to the Palace Hotel. Sigera mentions that the drafting committee would have time to complete the address sometime between July 19-22, 1949.