Minal Ahson Oral History Interview
Minal Ahson is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Jini Valiaveetil Oral History Interview
Jini Valiaveettil is a Malayalee American nurse based in Los Angeles. For many years, she resisted what she believed to be a "Malu trope" of becoming a nurse, but after years of working in human resources and with a desire to build her own family, Jini reassessed her career.
Vaccine Advocacy
After moving back to the states, Naman Shah jumped into public health work. He designed and implemented the vaccine rollout for LA County.
Roshni Rustomji-Kerns's Archival Objects: A Farohar Frame, A Watch Necklace, A Gifted Candle
In this slideshow, you will see:
A Farohar frame Roshni Rustomji-Kerns keeps near and dear to herself. The Farohar is a winged sun disk with a seated figure in the center and is a meaningful symbol from old Persia and in Zoroastrianism represents the guardian angel. In her oral history interview, Roshni shared her strong belief in the guardian angel.
Meher's Maternal Grandparents, Jal and Bakhtavar
This is a colorized photograph of Meher's maternal grandparents, Jal and Bakhtavar. Meher shares: "Jal-pappa passed away the same year I was born, so I didn't really know him, but we used to visit my grandma Bakhtavar on weekends by taking the train to Andheri."
Meher's Paternal Grandparents, Jehangir and Goola
This is a photograph of Jehangir and Goola, Meher's paternal grandparents who lived in the same house as her while she was growing up. She shared that she was very close to her grandmother especially. She shares: "She was the one who taught me my parsee prayers.
Meher's Parents, Roshan and Fali
This is a photograph Meher took of her parents, Roshan and Fali, before she left India. She remembers taking it using only window light, in her parents' bedroom. She can tell they were dressed up to go somewhere special. Her mom loved wearing pearls and her dad would not be wearing a tie unless he had to.
Letter from U.S. Attorney in San Francisco to U.S. Attorney in Tucson
Letter from US Attorney John W. Preston in San Francisco to the US Attorney in Tucson, requesting that deportation proceedings be initiated against Naranjan Das. Das was a defendant in the 1917 Hindu-German Conspiracy Trial, during which Ghadar Party activists were charged with attempting to foment a rebellion in India.
Letter from U.S. Attorney in San Francisco to the Attorney General
Letter from US Attorney John W. Preston in San Francisco to Attorney General Thomas Watt Gregory, in reference to Lennard de Castro, a witness for the prosecution against Bhagwan Singh and the other defendants in the 1917 Hindu-German Conspiracy Trial.