Letter from Abnashi Ram
Letter from Abnashi Ram to Nawab Sahab to express his disappointment in being unable to meet up with him. Ram goes on to discuss concepts such as death, ego, and anger, recounting the experience of losing a family member at the age of six.
Letter from Mumtaz Kitchlew to Abnashi Ram
Letter from Mumtaz Kitchlew to Abnashi Ram, addressing Ram’s anger about a comment made by a mutual friend (Ajit Singh). Kitchlew acknowledges the comment was wrong but urges Ram to remember that Singh is young and naïve.
"Ripley's Believe It or Not"
Newspaper clipping of an ad for "Ripley's Believe It or Not,” purporting to show the “mathematics of war” with a timeline showing the lengths of various wars. These include World War I, the First and Second Boer Wars, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the Spanish Civil War, and the “next war” beginning in 1939.
Uday Shankar and his Hindu Ballet
Program for “Uday Shankar and his Hindu Ballet,” presented at the San Francisco Opera House on February 5, 1950. The program began with a puja and included a number of dances, skits, and musical interludes. Shankar was a pioneer in the field of dance and created a unique fusion between classical Indian dance and European ballet, which was likely on display at this event.
Uday Shankar and his Hindu Ballet
Flyer for “Uday Shankar and his Hindu Ballet,” presented at the San Francisco Opera House on February 5, 1950 (though the original date, crossed out with a pen, reads January 24).
Portrait of Sirdar Jagjit Singh
Sketch portrait of Sirdar Jagjit Singh (better known as J. J. Singh), president of the India League of America and key backer of the Luce–Celler Act of 1946, drawn for the March 24, 1951 issue of the New Yorker.
Portrait of Sirdar Jagjit Singh
Sketch portrait of Sirdar Jagjit Singh (better known as J. J. Singh), president of the India League of America and key backer of the Luce–Celler Act of 1946, drawn for the March 24, 1951 issue of the New Yorker.
"Our Congressman From India"
September 1958 article from the Washington Diplomat entitled “Our Congressman From India," profiling US Representative Dalip Singh Saund. The article discusses a 1957 speech Saund gave and details his successful campaign against Jacqueline Cochran Odlum the year before.
"A Night in India" Dinner Menu
Dinner menu for “A Night in India'' event arranged by Gobind Behari Lal. The menu includes Shalimar lajwab, Bengal olives, pistachios, Ceylon kenkra, ganga kachwa, kabob machli, Maharaja chicken curry, pilau, and a number of desserts. The menu is torn at the bottom, so some dishes are cut off.
Indian Saint (in U.S.A.) on Spiritual Mission Tour
Promotional material advertising for Swami Swanandrasham, entitled “Indian Saint (in U.S.A.) on Spiritual Mission Tour.” The advertisement positions Swanandrasham as “one of India’s five holy men,” gives an overview of his life and philosophy, and notes his availability for lectures.