"The Begum Goes Shopping"
Article from an unknown newspaper (likely San Francisco-based) entitled "The Begum Goes Shopping,” detailing a shopping trip taken by Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, wife of Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan (and later governor of Sindh herself), during a 1950 visit to California.
Christmas Card from Har Dayal
Christmas card from Har Dayal to unknown sender (likely Godha Ram Channon). The card is dated 1934 and is signed “your affectionate friend.”
"Hindu Temple, Livermore"
An excerpt from the June 15, 1984 issue of India Abroad announcing the start of construction on a new Hindu temple in Livermore, CA. The report includes a construction timeline, a map, and a list of planned religious and cultural programs. The project is sponsored by the Hindu Community and Cultural Center, Inc.
"Women Painters Will Hold East Indian Art Fete Today"
Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times entitled "Women Painters Will Hold East Indian Art Fete Today." The article details a luncheon at the Assistance League gallery in Los Angeles wherein Elizabeth Sass Brunner and her daughter Elizabeth Brunner (Hungarian artists whose work was on display at the gallery) would host Indian dancer and poet Uday Shankar (here referred to as “Shan-Kar
Letter to Dr. Sharma
Letter to Dr. Sharma (likely J. N. Sharma), enclosing a list of addresses and expressing the sender’s wish to see Sharma in person soon.
Urdu Text on India China Trading Co. Letterhead
Handwritten notes in Urdu, from the collected papers of Indian freedom fighter Godha Ram Channon. Appears to be poetry written on the letterhead of the India China Trading Company, Channon's San Francisco-based business.
"Map Showing Routes And Markets To Be Contacted"
Map of the continental United States with the caption "Map Showing Routes And Markets To Be Contacted," found in the papers of Godha Ram Channon. A route is plotted beginning in San Francisco and continuing to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Toledo, Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Louisville.
Letter re: Godha Ram Channon's Trip to India
A copy of a speech given in honor of Godha Ram Channon and the work he did for the Indian independence movement. The speech highlights aspects of Channon’s efforts and celebrates his returning visit to India after 40 years of living abroad.