Oral History Interview with Balraj Sokkappa
Oral history interview with Balraj Sokkappa, interviewed by Julie Kerssen on January 14, 2005. Sokkappa was born in Madurai, India on September 25, 1930, as the son of the treasurer of the American mission. He later went to the University of Madras for engineering.
Oral History Interview with Kris Gupta
Oral history interview with Kris Gupta, interviewed by Julie Kerssen on April 26, 2005. Gupta was born in Riasi, Kashmir on April 14, 1930, and recalls the violence of Partition and its impact on his ability to get an education (and subsequent immigration to the United States).
Oral History Interview with Raj Joshi
Oral history interview with Raj Joshi, interviewed by Julie Kerssen on December 29, 2004. Joshi was born in Lashkar, India on October 26, 1932, and talks about the incorrect birthplace and date on his passport, his upbringing in Allahabad (where his father was a professor of agriculture at Allahabad University), and his family's move to Washington, D.C.
Oral History Interview with Sat Kapahi
Oral history interview with Sat Kapahi, interviewed by Julie Kerssen on March 23, 2005. Kapahi was born in Lahore, Pakistan in the early 1930s. He discusses the effects of Partition (both of India and Punjab specifically) on his schooling (as he was in college at the time) and his father's related decision to move the family to Amritsar.
Oral History Interview with YaliniDream
YaliniDream is an Ilankai Tamil American performing artist, facilitator, cultural practitioner, an organizer, a somatics practitioner, and a consultant who has experiences in justice and anti-oppression work globally.
Nagar Kirtan Parade 2018
Replenishing the food vendors with fresh pakoras, free of charge to the public, during the Nagar Kirtan parade in 2018.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes for a meeting held at the office of India's Consulate General (S. K. Kirpalani) establishing a reception committee for Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's visit to California. J.N. Sharma was elected chairman of the committee, with Mehar Singh Segera as treasurer and Godha Ram Channon as secretary. Ram Chandra, Karam Chand, K.L.
"East Indian Immigration Quota Asked by President"
Clipping from unknown newspaper entitled "East Indian Immigration Quota Asked by President" and dated March 13, 1945. Details a letter written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt calling for legislation permitting Indians to enter the United States and gain citizenship; the letter specifically emphasized India's aid against the Axis during World War II.
"In Honor of George Washington…"
Letter honoring U.S. President George Washington on his birthday and comparing the American Revolution to India's independence struggle, signed by U.S. Ambassador to India Chester Bowles and dated February 22, 1952.
Oral History Interview with Padmini Vasishth
Oral history interview with Padmini Vasishth, interviewed by Julie Kerssen on December 28, 2005. Vasisth was born in Lahore, Pakistan in 1928. She discusses the turmoil of Partition, as well as her education, marriage, and travels before her eventual move to the United States.