"Kaul Winds Up 5-Day Calif. Visit"
Article from India-West by Michel W. Potts, entitled "Kaul Winds Up 5-Day Calif. Visit" and dated March 13, 1987. Describes the conclusion of Indian Ambassador Pratap Kishen Kaul's visit to California, during which he was presented with the key to the city of Los Angeles by Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley.
"Balancing Sovereignty and Sikh Honor"
Article from India Abroad by Batuk Vora, entitled "Balancing Sovereignty and Sikh Honor" and dated October 30, 1987. Describes a conference held at UCLA to discuss possible resolutions to the crisis in India's Punjab region. Speakers included Dr. Amarjit Marwah, Lt. General Jagjit Singh Aurora, former Indian Information and Broadcasting Minister Inder K.
"Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation of Southern California Cordially Invites Everyone To Their Annual Gala Dinner Dance"
Ad that ran in L.A. India on September 16, 1988, inviting readers to the Nargis Dutt Memorial Foundation of Southern California's "annual gala dinner dance." The guest of honor is listed as Nargis Dutt's husband, fellow actor Sunil Dutt. Also includes a calendar of related events spanning two months, one of which featured Dr. Amarjit Marwah as the chief guest.
"Visit Appraised by Coast Leaders"
Article from India Abroad, entitled "Visit Appraised by Coast Leaders" and dated August 13, 1982. Describes Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's visit to Los Angeles, where she met with Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, California Governor Jerry Brown, Dr. Jonas Salk, and other notable figures. Dr.
"Rasia Given Affectionate Farewell"
Article from India Journal, entitled "Rasia Given Affectionate Farewell" and dated October 3, 1997. Describes the departure of Bhai Sohan Singh Rasia as head priest of Gurdwara Vermont; the article mentions that gurdwara founder Dr. Amarjit Marwah presented Rasia with farewell gifts and money on behalf of the gurdwara committee. This item includes text in both English and Gurmukhi.
Awaz of Artwallah CD Booklet
Booklet insert for Awaz of Artwallah, the soundtrack to Artwallah (an annual festival of South Asian American art). Published by the South Asian Artists' Collective in 2002. Features music by a number of South Asian artists, including Karmacy, Tasa, Indofunk, LAL, Pireeni Sundaralingam, Gurpreet Chana, and Jugular; liner notes include biographies of the contributors.
Artwallah 2000 List of Submissions
Internal document listing literary submissions received for Artwallah 2000 (a California-based annual festival of South Asian American art). Includes bios and performance descriptions for each artist, as well as some internal notes.
Anish Tailor Oral History Interview
Oral history interview with Anish Tailor on July 17, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Anish was born in Dallas, Texas and first came to Chicago in 2018 for school. He talks about growing up as a gay Indian man in Dallas, his coming out journey, and finding a community in Chicago.
Anu Hazra Oral History Interview
Oral history interview with Anu Hazra on August 16, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Anu was born in the suburbs of Chicago in 1985, and eventually settled in Chicago for medical school and his career. He discusses finding his identity within his career path as an Infectious Disease Specialist, the publication of his marriage in the New York Times, and the joy of queer South Asian relationships.
Ishita Mehta Oral History Interview
Oral history interview with Ishita Mehta on July 26, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Ishita was born in India in 1995, and moved to the United States as an early teenager. She discusses contending with whiteness in queer spaces, her coming out journey in college, and both joys and struggles in her relationship.