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"Punjabi in America"
Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook of Dr. Amarjit Marwah. Taken from an article in Akali Patrika dated May 25, 1969 and entitled "Punjabi in America," the clipping shows Sikh worshippers in a California gurdwara, listening to readings and Shabad Kirtan (traditional Sikh devotional music) with the accompaniment of tabla and harmonium players. Published in Jalandhar, India.

Guru Nanak Belongs To All Mankind
Article in the Spokesman Weekly entitled "Guru Nanak Belongs To All Mankind" and dated November 27, 1972. Describes a speech by Indian President V. V. Giri in which Giri said the teachings of Guru Nanak belonged to all of humanity and were not limited to a particular time period. The article mentions Dr.

"Honorable Honor of a Punjabi Living in America"
Newspaper clipping from 1972 written in Gurmukhi script; the article is entitled "Honorable Honor of a Punjabi Living in America" and was written by Tarlochan Singh. It describes an event in Delhi organized by Gurdial Singh Dhillon, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, in honor of Dr. Amarjit Marwah, who was visiting from Los Angeles along with his wife. Also includes information about Dr.

"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.

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