Premala Shahane playing sitar
Three-quarter length portrait of Premala Shahane playing a sitar and looking down, sitting in front of a building on the University of Chicago campus, located in the Hyde Park community area of Chicago, Illinois.
Premala Shahane playing sitar
Portrait of Premla Shahane playing a sitar and looking down and to her left, sitting in front of a building on the University of Chicago campus, located in the Hyde Park community area of Chicago, Illinois.
Jogesh Chander Misrow, "Usha Songita: Songs of the Dawn" (1919)
Published in Chicago, Usha Songita: Songs of the Dawn (1919) is a collection of poetry written by Jogesh Chander Misrow, a Stanford and University of Washington graduate who served as an interpreter for the Immigration and Naturalization Service. The poetry includes an introduction by Julian B. Arnold, a lecturer and entertainer more famously known as the son of Sir Edwin Arnold.
Request for "Sheikh Mujib Way"
Request for the honorary street name "Sheikh Mujib Way" on Devon Avenue from N. Ravenswood Avenue to N. Damen Avenue, Chicago. The request was made by Sadruddin Noorani to the 50th Ward Aldermanic Office on July 24, 1997, and was to be introduced to City Council on July 29, 1997. Sheikh Mujib was the founder and a Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
City Council proclamation for "Sheikh Mujib Way"
Chicago City Council document that indicates that the ordinance to erect the honorary street-name sign of "Sheikh Mujib Way" for Devon Avenue (from Ravenswood to Damen) was passed. The document is signed by Bernard L. Stone, Alderman of the 50th ward.
Map of Sheikh Mujib Way
Work order with a map indicating the location in which honorary street-name sign of "Sheikh Mujib Way" is to be installed on Devon Avenue on October 28, 1997. Various other details are marked on the work order, including details of the installation.
Letter from Mayor Richard M. Daley re: Sheikh Mujib Way
A letter from Mayor Richard M. Daley dated October 28, 1997, extending greetings to the Bangladeshi community and all in attendance at the ceremony designating W. Devon Avenue (from Ravenswood to N. Damen) as Sheikh Mujib Way. A special note of congratulations is made to Mr. Sadruddin Noorani for organizing the dedication.
Letter from Patrick M. Huels re: Sheikh Mujib Way
Letter dated August 22, 1997 from Alderman Patrick M. Huels to Thomas Walker, Commissioner for the Department of Transportation regarding the ordinance to honorarily designate a section of West Devon Avenue as "Sheikh Mujib Way." The letter requested authorization from Commissioner in order to pass the ordinance.
Letter from Bernard L. Stone re: Sheikh Mujib Way
Letter dated August 20, 1997 from Alderman Bernard L. Stone to Alderman Patrick Huels, who also served as Chairman for the Committee on Transportation and Public Way, regarding the ordinance to honorarily designate a section of West Devon Avenue as "Sheikh Mujib Way." Stone explains that Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, plans to attend the unveiling of the sign.
City Council Proceedings re: Sheikh Mujib Way
Report on the Chicago City Council proceedings for September 10, 1997, in which the council passed the ordinance authorizing the Committee of Transportation to honorarily designate a portion of West Devon Avenue as "Sheikh Mujib Way." The recommendation was unanimously passed.