International Punjabi Society
Article from the International Punjabi Society newsletter written in Gurmukhi script, from the collected papers of Dr. Amarjit Marwah. The article mentions a number of news events involving notable Punjabis, including the 91st birthday of the Society's founder Gurmukh Singh Musafir, a visit by Dr.
"Celebrations of Vaisakhi Purab in America"
Newspaper clipping from the scrapbook of Dr. Amarjit Marwah. Taken from an Akali Patrika article dated May 25, 1969 and entitled "Celebrations of Vaisakhi Purab in America," the clipping discusses a Vaisakhi celebration at the gurdwara in Stockton, CA on April 13, 1969, specifically mentioning a speech given by Dr. Marwah to mark the occasion. Reuses photos of Dr.
"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.
"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.
"Activism and Art Thrive at ArtWallah"
Article in the India Post which covers ArtWallah, an annual festival of South Asian American art, entitled "Activism and Art Thrive at ArtWallah". The article profiles the work of a number of participants, including Vijai Nathan, Arundhati Roy, and Chee Malabar, and is dated July 11, 2003.
"ArtWallah Tells Story of South Asian Diaspora"
Article in AsianWeek which covers ArtWallah, an annual festival of South Asian American art, entitled "ArtWallah Tells Story of South Asian Diaspora". The article profiles the work of a number of participants, including Vijai Nathan, Aradhana Seth, and Ravi Kapoor, and is dated July 3, 2003.
"Far Away, So Close"
Article in the Los Angeles Times which covers ArtWallah, an annual festival of South Asian American art, entitled "Far Away, So Close". The article interviews a number of attendees and performers, including Vijai Nathan and Anuvab Pal, and is dated June 26, 2003.
"Pickets at Dutch consulate"
Newspaper clipping dated July 30, 1947. Clipping states, "Representatives of the Negro people and the peoples of Greece and India will participate in the picket line before the Dutch consulate [...] to protest the Dutch attack on the Indonesian Republic [...]." Godha Ram Channon is named as the picketing representative of the National Committee for India’s Freedom.