"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.
"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.
"Women Painters Will Hold East Indian Art Fete Today"
Newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Times entitled "Women Painters Will Hold East Indian Art Fete Today." The article details a luncheon at the Assistance League gallery in Los Angeles wherein Elizabeth Sass Brunner and her daughter Elizabeth Brunner (Hungarian artists whose work was on display at the gallery) would host Indian dancer and poet Uday Shankar (here referred to as “Shan-Kar
"Map Showing Routes And Markets To Be Contacted"
Map of the continental United States with the caption "Map Showing Routes And Markets To Be Contacted," found in the papers of Godha Ram Channon. A route is plotted beginning in San Francisco and continuing to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Toledo, Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Louisville.
"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.
Saund Flipped For Coin
Clipping from an unknown newspaper entitled “Saund Flipped for Coin.” In a lighthearted photo, US Representative Dalip Singh Saund was held upside down by Vincent Scarpino and Roger Bittmann at the dedication of an IRS office in Riverside, CA. The caption describes them as “shaking him down” for any remaining change after paying his taxes there.
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.
Certificate of Naturalization for Avnashi Ram Premi
Certificate of naturalization for Abnashi Ram (here written as Avinasi Ram Premi) dated April 10th, 1953. The certificate lists Ram as residing in Los Angeles and his age as 53 at the time of naturalization.
Invitation for Republic of India Day Dinner
Invitation for Republic of India Day Dinner sent by the Consul General of India and M.R. Ahuja to Abnashi Ram. The dinner was held at the Huntington Hotel in San Francisco on January 25th, though the year is unknown.