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"Hindu Temple, Livermore"
An excerpt from the June 15, 1984 issue of India Abroad announcing the start of construction on a new Hindu temple in Livermore, CA. The report includes a construction timeline, a map, and a list of planned religious and cultural programs. The project is sponsored by the Hindu Community and Cultural Center, Inc.

"In Loving Memory of Mrs. Kala Bagai Chandra"
A program announcing memorial services for Kala Bagai Chandra, set for October 11, 1983. The document eulogizes her as one of the first Indian women to enter the United States (in 1915), and lists off many of her relatives. Per the program, the service was followed by a dinner in her honor, held at the headquarters of the Greater Los Angeles Press Club.

Maya Devi Birth Announcement
Birth announcement for Maya Devi, daughter of Rita Vrat Charles and Dr. Alan Shifman Charles, on July 27, 1977. The document includes Devi’s birth weight and size, and is written by Ravi Evan.

Yoga Life (Winter 1982/83)
First issue of Yoga Life, published in November of 1982. The newspaper, published by the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers headquartered in Quebec and New York, includes an article on Ayurveda, along with biographies of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnu Devananda. The paper was mailed to Vidya Channon and his wife.

"2 Beat Musician in Racial Attack"
Article from a June 1984 issue of India Abroad entitled "2 Beat Musician in Racial Attack." The article describes a racist attack by two white men in East Cambridge, MA, who were charged with assaulting Shashi Nayak, owner of the Academy of Indian Music in nearby Somerville.

Photograph of Abnashi Ram and David Watumull

Photograph of Abnashi Ram, Ram Bagai, and Harish Bhalla

Flyer for M.S. Subbulakshmi Concert
Flyer for M.S Subbulakshmi Concert in October of 1966 at Bovard Auditorium in University of Southern California. The flier states that the concert was organized by the USC Indian Students Association, and contains a short biography of the artist and ticket prices.

Certificate of Death for Avnashi Ram Premi
Death certificate for Abnashi Ram (here written as Avinasi Ram Premi). The certificate reports Ram’s death at age 79 of heart disease exacerbated by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The place of death is recorded as the Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, with Ram’s son Guru Paul Premi listed as the informant and Bhagwanti Bagga as Ram’s spouse.

Photograph from DRUM's First Public Action
Photograph from DRUM's first ever public action on April 2, 2000 in Jackson Heights, Queens. The event was part of the '41 Days of Action', organized in response to the acquittals of four police officers who shot and killed Amadou Diallo, a 22-year-old immigrant from Guinea.

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