"Bahá’í: A World Faith"
One of a series of advertisements in , Newsweek, and United Nations World, entitled "Bahá’í: A World Faith." The ad, placed by Bahá’í Public Relations in Wilmette, Illinois, explains the faith’s core tenets and adds that literature is available upon request.
Yoga Life (Winter 1982/83)
First issue of Yoga Life, published in November of 1982. The newspaper, published by the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers headquartered in Quebec and New York, includes an article on Ayurveda, along with biographies of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnu Devananda. The paper was mailed to Vidya Channon and his wife.
"2 Beat Musician in Racial Attack"
Article from a June 1984 issue of India Abroad entitled "2 Beat Musician in Racial Attack." The article describes a racist attack by two white men in East Cambridge, MA, who were charged with assaulting Shashi Nayak, owner of the Academy of Indian Music in nearby Somerville.
Saund Flipped For Coin
Clipping from an unknown newspaper entitled “Saund Flipped for Coin.” In a lighthearted photo, US Representative Dalip Singh Saund was held upside down by Vincent Scarpino and Roger Bittmann at the dedication of an IRS office in Riverside, CA. The caption describes them as “shaking him down” for any remaining change after paying his taxes there.
Certificate of Death for Avnashi Ram Premi
Death certificate for Abnashi Ram (here written as Avinasi Ram Premi). The certificate reports Ram’s death at age 79 of heart disease exacerbated by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The place of death is recorded as the Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, with Ram’s son Guru Paul Premi listed as the informant and Bhagwanti Bagga as Ram’s spouse.
Announcement for Syud Hossain's Lecture Tour
Flyer announcing the first lecture tour of Dr. Syud Hossain, described as “India’s famous orator and journalist.” F.J. Emmerich is listed as the presenter and Hossain’s manager, and a handwritten addition dates this document to 1920.
Certificate of Naturalization for Avnashi Ram Premi
Certificate of naturalization for Abnashi Ram (here written as Avinasi Ram Premi) dated April 10th, 1953. The certificate lists Ram as residing in Los Angeles and his age as 53 at the time of naturalization.
Social Security Card for Abnashi Ram
Social Security card for Abnashi Ram, including Social Security number and signature, along with an accompanying instructional folder from the Social Security board.
Invitation for Republic of India Day Dinner
Invitation for Republic of India Day Dinner sent by the Consul General of India and M.R. Ahuja to Abnashi Ram. The dinner was held at the Huntington Hotel in San Francisco on January 25th, though the year is unknown.