"The Punjabi Abroad: A Profile in Benevolence"
Newspaper clipping from the Sunday Tribune by J.R. Luthra, entitled "The Punjabi Abroad: A Profile in Benevolence" and dated April 4, 1976. Article discusses Dr. Amarjit Marwah's philanthropy, career, and presidency of the Coordinating Council of Indian Associations, as well as a state dinner held in his honor by the Punjab government in India.
"Sister City Red Carpet's Out for Visitors From Bombay"
Article from the Los Angeles Times by Evelyn de Wolfe, entitled "Sister City Red Carpet's Out for Visitors From Bombay" and dated August 15th, 1973. Discusses the second annual celebration by the Sister City Committee, intended to strengthen ties between Bombay [modern-day Mumbai] and Los Angeles.
"Bel-Airama: Pomp and Circumstance"
Clipping of newspaper article by Florence Smerling entitled "Bel-Airama: Pomp and Circumstance" and dated September 18, 1974. Discusses the wedding of Anilam Kaur Marwah and Dr. Narinder Singh, and notes the presence of the bride's parents, Dr. Amarjit Marwah and Mrs. Kuljit Marwah.
"$100,000 India Centre for L.A.?"
Clipping from the March 1974 issue of the Free Frank Fearless Guide for East-West Friendship Bi-Weekly, entitled "$100,000 India Centre for L.A.?" Article discusses Dr. Amarjit Marwah's plan to work with the Coordinating Council of Indian Associations to build an "India Centre" in Los Angeles, using his friendship with Ravi Shankar to help fundraise.
"Los Angeles donation for sister school"
Article from the Indian Express entitled "Los Angeles donation for sister school" and dated February 10, 1976. Describes a $10,000 donation from the Los Angeles Citizens Committee for the development of a high school, which was handed over to Bombay [modern-day Mumbai] Mayor Nanalal Mehta by the Los Angeles Bombay Sister City delegation.
"Bombay and L.A. Get Together to Celebrate 2 Anniversaries"
Article from the Los Angeles Times by Evelyn de Wolfe, entitled "Bombay and L.A. Get Together to Celebrate 2 Anniversaries" and dated August 17, 1972. It discusses the first anniversary party of the Los Angeles-Bombay Sister City Committee, which coincided with the anniversary of India's independence, and includes a photo and quotes from Dr. Amarjit Marwah.
"Exquisite Saris" - Photograph
Photograph from the Santa Monica Evening Outlook dated August 16, 1973. The caption describes Dr. Amarjit Marwah and his wife Kuljit discussing an array of saris with other guests at a "Night in Bombay" dinner dance benefit.
"Art From India" - Photograph
Photograph from the Santa Monica Evening Outlook showing event attendees examining Indian art; likely from the same article as "Exquisite Saris" which depicted a "Night in Bombay" dinner dance benefit.
"Night in Bombay" - Photograph
Photograph from the Santa Monica Evening Outlook dated August 16, 1973. The clipping shows Dr. Amarjit Marwah (leader of the Los Angeles Sikh community), Sudarshan Kumar Bhutani (India's consul-general in San Francisco), and others at a "Night in Bombay" dinner dance benefit.
"'Welcome Back Pat': Reception & Dinner Dance for Pat Lear"
Clipping from the November 1979 issue of The Celebrity Society entitled "'Welcome Back Pat': Reception & Dinner Dance for Pat Lear." Shows photos from a reception dinner and dance in honor of Pat Lear, former Democratic nominee for Congress who then returned to the Republican Party. Guests pictured include former U.S. President Gerald Ford and Dr. and Mrs. Amarjit Marwah.
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