Interview with Mr. Godha Ram Channon by Prof. B. S. Upadhyaya
An interview given on January 26, 1951 of Gadha Ram Channon by Professor B.S. Upadhyaya, University of Allahbad, India. The interview took place in San Francisco, and during it, Channon explained why he spent nearly 39 years living away from India in the U.S. Channon worked with L.H. Dayal in organizing the Gadar Party and achieving independence for India.
Correspondence from Margo to Godha Ram Channon
Letter from a “Margo” to Godha Ram Channon, enclosing her revisions of a speech written by Channon; the speech welcomes Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister of India, on his official visit to the United States.
Letter from G.L. Nanda to Godha Ram Channon
A letter dated June 3, 1950 from G.L. Nanda, Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of New Delhi, to Godha Ram Channon. The letter contains the original envelope and thanks Channon for his letter to the Planning Commission and his offer of cooperation.
Letter from P.V. Krishna Ayyar to Godha Ram Channon
A letter dated June 6, 1950 from P.V. Krishna Ayyar, Under Secretary of the Indian Ministry of Industry and Supply to Godha Ram Channon. The letter thanks Channon for his suggestions and asks that he direct his offer to the American Embassy. The original envelope is attached.
Handwritten Notes in Urdu
Handwritten notes in Urdu, mentioning Har Dayal (an Indian revolutionary and prolific author) and the impact of his writings on Indian students. From the collected papers of Godha Ram Channon.
"Hindustan Students Celebrate Gandhi Jayanti"
Flyer from the Hindustan Students’ Association of UC Berkeley entitled "Hindustan Students Celebrate Gandhi Jayanti." The program includes a raṅgapūjā dance, readings from the Bible, Quran, and Bhagavad Gita, and the singing of a hymn. This is followed by speeches, a song, a skit, a poem, and a play.
India Association of American Meeting Announcement
Invitation to Godha Ram Channon from Bagga S. Sunga to the India Association of America’s annual mass meeting. The 1949 yearly meeting will observe the first anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s death.
"U.S. Vet, a Kashmir General, Fears War in India"
Article from an unknown newspaper entitled "U.S. Vet, a Kashmir General, Fears War in India." The article refers to Russell K. Haight, a former American G.I. who commanded troops as a mercenary on behalf of Pakistan during the first Kashmir War.
Telegram from India League of America to G.J. Watumull
Telegram from India League of America to G. J. Watamull, which states that the India League wants to fight for a bill that removes immigration and naturalization restrictions against Indian immigrants, and asks for Watamull’s help in funding a publicity campaign.