Mayur Patel/Masala Sapphire Oral History Interview
Oral history interview with Masala Sapphire on July 25, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Born in Iowa, Mayur moved to Chicago in his early youth and has lived there ever since. He has been performing in drag for almost two decades, and has served on the board of Trikone Chicago as well as hosting Jai Ho—Chicago's queer Bollywood dance party.
Noopur Shah Oral History Interview
Oral history interview with Noopur Shah on July 20, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Noopur was born in Houston in 1994, and grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. He discusses working with queer youth of color as a therapist, and healing through his work with them.
Rohan Anand Oral History Interview (Part 1)
First half of oral history interview with Rohan Anand on July 19, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Rohan was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Dallas, but has lived across the world. He discusses internalized shame in childhood, the lack of queer South Asian representation, and creating a community that he finds himself in.
Rohan Anand Oral History Interview (Part 2)
Second half of oral history interview with Rohan Anand on July 19, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. Rohan was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Dallas, but has lived across the world. He discusses internalized shame in childhood, the lack of queer South Asian representation, and creating a community that he finds himself in.
Saleha Salam Oral History Interview
Oral history interview with Saleha Salam on August 29, 2022, conducted by Tej Shah. She discusses multilingualism and trans language, storytelling through writing, and serving on the board of Trikone Chicago.
"Indian Dental Association Holds 5th Annual Banquet"
Article from L.A. India by Otis Meyer, entitled "Indian Dental Association Holds 5th Annual Banquet" and dated October 28, 1988. Describes the Indian Dental Association's annual dinner/dance in Anaheim, CA, which in 1988 honored Dr. Amarjit Marwah as its guest of honor. Marwah is pictured alongside State Senator David Roberti and IDA President Dr. Vinod Bhatia.
"Judge Candace Cooper Now Mrs. Harold G. Becks"
Article from the Los Angeles Sentinel by Jessie Mae Brown, entitled "Judge Candace Cooper Now Mrs. Harold G. Becks" and dated November 3, 1988. Describes the marriage of Superior Court Judge Candace Cooper to Harold Glen Becks, with a reception held at the Malibu home of Dr. Amarjit Marwah.
"Sikh Scholars Refute McLeod's Misrepresentation of Sikh Religion"
Article from L.A. India entitled "Sikh Scholars Refute McLeod's Misrepresentation of Sikh Religion" and dated December 16, 1988. Describes a conference on Sikh Studies held in Los Angeles, during which scholars refuted Dr. Hew McLeod's misinterpretation of Sikhism. The conference took place on the California State University campus.
"V.P. Singh Commends NRIs"
Article from India Journal entitled "V.P. Singh Commends NRIs" and dated October 20, 1995. Describes a speech by former Indian Prime Minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh, and lists Dr. Amarjit Marwah as one of the event's attendees.
"Akali Dal Holds Conference"
Article from India Journal entitled "Akali Dal Holds Conference" and dated October 31, 1997. Describes a conference organized by Sikh political party Shiromani Akali Dal in North Hollywood, CA, with Akali Dal Secretary-General Sardar Sukhdev
Singh Dhindsa as the keynote speaker. Dr. Amarjit Marwah is listed as another speaker during the event.