Chandra Gooneratne, University of Chicago Polo
Photograph of Chandra Gooneratne dressed in the University of Chicago polo team uniform, 1926. Born in Ceylon and educated in the U.S., Gooneratne was also a lecturer on the Circuit Chautauqua, speaking on topics such as "The Soul of India," "India's Awakening," "indian Poetry," "Mahatma Gandhi."
South Asian Gay and Lesbian Group Marches for India
Clipping from the New York Times entitled "South Asian Gay and Lesbian Group Marches for India," circa 1994. The article describes members of SALGA marching in the 14th annual India Day Parade alongside members of Sakhi for South Asian Women, after having been barred from joining by the parade's organizers.
Photograph of Gulab Watumull
Photograph of Gulab Watumull, the son of Jhamandas Watumull, the founder of the family business. Photo credited to Camera Hawaii.
Sonia Ahluwalia Wins Glamorous "Miss L.A. INDIA" Beauty Contest
Clipping from the December 1, 1989 issue of L.A. India entitled "Sonia Ahluwalia Wins Glamorous 'Miss L.A. INDIA' Beauty Contest." Depicts Sonia Ahluwalia being crowned as Miss L.A. India on November 25th of that year. Article includes a mention of Dr. Amarjit Marwah, chairman of the Los Angeles Cultural Commission, who announced a special presentation at City Hall for the winner.
Commissioner May Not Meet Residency Requirements
Clipping from the January 16, 1990 issue of the Los Angeles Times entitled "Commissioner May Not Meet Residency Requirements." Article discusses the debate over whether Dr. Amarjit Marwah, chairman of the Los Angeles Cultural Commission, met the residency requirements for city commissioners.
Bradley Seeks Legal Opinion on Cultural Panelist's Residency
Clipping from the January 17, 1990 issue of the Los Angeles Times entitled " Bradley Seeks Legal Opinion on Cultural Panelist's Residency." Article discusses the debate over whether Dr.
Church Building Toured to See If It's a Landmark
Clipping from the February 1, 1990 issue of the Los Angeles Times entitled "Church Building Toured to See If It's a Landmark." Article states that Dr. Amarjit Marwah, chairman of the Los Angeles Cultural Commission, and other officials toured the former Valley Music Theatre to determine whether it qualified as a historic landmark.