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Flyer for Speech by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Advertisement in the October 20, 1949 issue of Bay Region Business to hear Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru speak at a luncheon in his honor at Hotel Fairmont.

Postcard from Godha Ram Channon
Invitation from Godha Ram Channon to upcoming meeting of the Reception Committee (to welcome Jawaharlal Nehru to San Francisco) at the offices of the Consulate General of India.

Photograph of Ram Bagai with Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi

UC Hears Liaquat Ali
Newspaper clipping from the San Francisco Chronicle entitled “UC Hears Liaquat Ali.” The article documents a speech given by Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan at the University of California - Berkeley in May of 1950. Khan spoke to 2500 students in UC’s Greek Theatre and warned his audience that “only those who make war can primarily maintain peace.”

"The Begum Goes Shopping"
Article from an unknown newspaper (likely San Francisco-based) entitled "The Begum Goes Shopping,” detailing a shopping trip taken by Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, wife of Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan (and later governor of Sindh herself), during a 1950 visit to California.

Letter from Godha Ram Channon
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to unknown recipient advising them that Ambassador Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit will be honored at an upcoming dinner in San Francisco.

Minutes of the Reception Committee's meeting held at Sacramento
Minutes of a Reception Committee meeting held in Sacramento, CA on June 26, 1949, relating to the welcome planned for Indian Ambassador Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit. Lists members present, including Godha Ram Channon, Karam Chand, Ramesh Chandra, Nana Lal Patel, Mehar Singh Segara, Kanji Manchhu Desai, and more.

Photograph of Jawaharlal Nehru and Walt Disney
Inscription on the back reads: “Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru with Mr. Walt Disney at Anaheim’s Disneyland. Photo taken by Raj Sharma, daughter L.A Ram”.

"Visits in Valley"
Newspaper clipping of a photograph from The Post-Press of El-Centro, CA on November 26, 1950. The photograph shows M.R. Ahuju, Consul General of India, with his wife and local Indian leaders.

Letter from Jetho Jagtiani to Godha Ram Channon
Letter dated March 10, 1948 from Jetho Jagtiani, Secretary of Hindusthan Students Association of America, to Godha Ram Channon in regards to the arrival of Mr. Ahuja. Jagtiani enclosed an invitation (which is not present) for Mr Ahuja to an unknown event.

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