The Hindusthanee Student (February 1917)
The February 1917 issue of The Hindusthanee Student (Vol. 3, No. 5) was a special "Woman's Number," published from the Nalanda Club in Urbana, Illinois. The officers responsible for the issue were all women (J.E. Glasgow, C. Donworth, M. Austine Stanley, Frieda Hauswirth, and Helinz C. Washburne), and the issue itself contains articles written by two South Asian women: P.
The Hindusthanee Student (May 1917)
The May 1917 issue of The Hindusthanee Student (Vol. 3, No. 8) was published from the Nalanda Club in Urbana, Illinois. The issue contains the following articles: "Indian Students Abroad" by Rafidin Ahmed, "Challenge of Today" by Sudhindra Bose, "Ideals and Obligations" by K.D. Shastri, "Supply Trained Men" by N.S.
The Hindusthanee Student (March-April 1917)
The March-April 1917 issue of The Hindusthanee Student (Vol. 3, No. 6-7) was published from the Nalanda Club in Urbana, Illinois, and introduces the first "Woman's Section" within the journal. The issue contains the following articles: "Progressive China," "Hindu Sociologist in America," part two of "On the Contributons of India to Human Civilization" by J.
Jogesh Chander Misrow, "Usha Songita: Songs of the Dawn" (1919)
Published in Chicago, Usha Songita: Songs of the Dawn (1919) is a collection of poetry written by Jogesh Chander Misrow, a Stanford and University of Washington graduate who served as an interpreter for the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The poetry includes an introduction by Julian B. Arnold, a lecturer and entertainer more famously known as the son of Sir Edwin Arnold.
Request for "Sheikh Mujib Way"
Request for the honorary street name "Sheikh Mujib Way" on Devon Avenue from N. Ravenswood Avenue to N. Damen Avenue, Chicago. The request was made by Sadruddin Noorani to the 50th Ward Aldermanic Office on July 24, 1997, and was to be introduced to City Council on July 29, 1997. Sheikh Mujib was the founder and a Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
City Council proclamation for "Sheikh Mujib Way"
Chicago City Council document that indicates that the ordinance to erect the honorary street-name sign of "Sheikh Mujib Way" for Devon Avenue (from Ravenswood to Damen) was passed. The document is signed by Bernard L. Stone, Alderman of the 50th ward.
Map of Sheikh Mujib Way
Work order with a map indicating the location in which honorary street-name sign of "Sheikh Mujib Way" is to be installed on Devon Avenue on October 28, 1997. Various other details are marked on the work order, including details of the installation.
Letter from Mayor Richard M. Daley re: Sheikh Mujib Way
A letter from Mayor Richard M. Daley dated October 28, 1997, extending greetings to the Bangladeshi community and all in attendance at the ceremony designating W. Devon Avenue (from Ravenswood to N. Damen) as Sheikh Mujib Way. A special note of congratulations is made to Mr. Sadruddin Noorani for organizing the dedication.
Letter from Patrick M. Huels re: Sheikh Mujib Way
Letter dated August 22, 1997 from Alderman Patrick M. Huels to Thomas Walker, Commissioner for the Department of Transportation regarding the ordinance to honorarily designate a section of West Devon Avenue as "Sheikh Mujib Way." The letter requested authorization from Commissioner in order to pass the ordinance.