"Certificate of Ordination"
Certificate of Ordination for Bhagat Singh Thind, recognizing Thind as a “Gyanee and Parcharak (Teacher and Preacher)” of the Sikh faith. The certificate was issued by the Stockton Sikh Temple on June 8, 1932.
"Dr. Thind, Teacher, Last Rites Held"
Newspaper clipping from unknown paper on September 19, 1967, entitled “Dr. Thind, Teacher, Last Rites Held.” The article described the funeral rites for Bhagat Singh Thind, described as a pioneer in the Indian independence struggle, a teacher at American universities, a “spiritual scientist,” and the first Indian to serve in the US Armed Forces during World War I.
Transcript From Enlisted Record for Bhagat Singh Thind
Transcript from Enlisted Record for Bhagat Singh Thind issued by the US Army. It lists his date of induction as July 22, 1918, his date of discharge as December 16, 1918, and his occupation as “Student and Millworker.”
Certification of Military Service
Bhagat Singh Thind’s Certification of Military Service, issued by the National Archives and Records Administration. The certificate lists Thind’s dates of service, service number, and rank in the US Army at time of discharge.
India China Trading Company, Inc. Balance Sheet
Balance sheet for Godha Ram Channon’s India China Trading Company, dated December 31, 1977. It lists the company’s assets as totaling $85,384.00 and its liabilities as totaling $68,484.00.
Letter from J. Watumull to Godha Ram Channon
Letter from Jhamandas Watumull to Godha Ram Channon, dated January 1948. The letter is intended to introduce Channon to C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar, the former Diwan (head minister) of the Indian princely state of Travancore.
Registration Certificate for Godha Ram Channon
Registration Certificate for Godha Ram Channon from the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, certifying Channon as an citizen of the newly independent nation of India. The certificate is dated June 24, 1950, and includes Channon’s place of birth, age, current address, and the name of his father.
Program for Event
Program found in the papers of Godha Ram Channon, printed for an event associated with the “Reception Committee.” This was likely the reception committee tasked with welcoming Indian Ambassador Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit to San Francisco; the program included piano and violin recitals, a dance performance, and addresses by Jalwant Singh (in English) and Godha Ram Channon (in Hindustani).