"Jury In Murder Case Still Out" (1908)
Report from the April 25, 1908 edition of the Oregonian with details regarding the case against six men charged with the murder of lumberyard worker Harnam Singh. According to the report, state prosecutor Dan J.
"Begin Hindu Murder Trial" (1908)
Short report from the April 23, 1908 edition of the Oregonian on the "Hindu murder trial," in which six white men were charged with murder of Harnam Singh in Boring, Oregon.
Bhagat Singh Thind at Camp Lewis
Photograph dated November 18, 1918 of Bhagat Singh Thind with his batallion at Camp Lewis, Washington. His unit was called Washington Company No. 2, Development Battalion No. 1, 166th Depot Brigade.
Bhagat Singh Thind in U.S. Army Uniform
Photograph of Bhagat Singh Thind in his U.S. Army Uniform, from 1918. Thind enlisted in the U.S. Army, and trained at Camp Lewis, Washington.
Letter from Bhagat Singh Thind to His Father
A letter written in Urdu from Bhagat Singh Thind to his father, dated January 21, 1914 and written from Astoria, Oregon. In the letter, Bhagat Singh Thind discusses the his reaction upon hearing the death of Sardar Khushal Singh, and a dispute over a loan his father was paying in Punjab.
Letter from Bhagat Singh Thind to His Father
Letter in Urdu from Bhagat Singh Thind to his father, dated December 21, 1914 and written from Astoria, Oregon. In the letter, Thind explains that he is including 280 rupees, of which some is meant for his younger brother Rulia Singh to go to the fair. Thind also inquires about his brother Jagat Singh.
Letter from Bhagat Singh Thind to His Father
A letter in Gurmukhi from Bhagat Singh Thind to his father, dated September 13, 1916 and written from his Astoria, Oregon address, 2564 1/2 Birch Street. In the letter, Thind sends 307 rupees and asks his father to embrace his brothers Jagat Singh and Rulia Singh for him.
Letter from Bhagat Singh Thind to His Father
Letter in Gurmukhi from Bhagat Singh Thind to his father Boota Singh, dated April 14, 1919 with a self-addressed P.O. Box 85, Astoria, Oregon. As with the other letters, Thind includes a sum of rupees for his family, and also asks his father to arrange the marriage of his brother Jagat Singh, make repairs to the house, and provide food and clothes. Letter is partially damaged.
Letter from Bhagat Singh Thind to His Brother Jagat Singh
Letter in Gurmukhi from Bhagat Singh Thind to his younger brother Jagat Singh, dated May 3, 1919 and written from Linnton, Oregon. In the letter, Thind explains that he has requested his father to arrange Jagat Singh's marriage. Thind also asks his brother to give his friend Sewa Ram an included letter written in English.