A stack of WaiWai
Stack of WaiWai, instant noodles associated with nostalgia for immigrants from urban Nepal of a certain generation who grew up eating them as snacks and meals.
Rajan Maharjan's Parents
Black and white photograph of Rajan Maharjan's parents taken in a studio. His family did not take many photographs while he was growing up.
Zenobia Panthaki's Family
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Zenobia Panthaki's grandmother's portrait picture taken in 1919/20. In her oral history interview, Zenobia talks about her family history, particularly since the British rule in India and thereafter. Zenobia shares that this rare photograph along with others were all developed in India before she migrated to the United States.
Silver Vase with Hunting Scene
This is a silver vase that was gifted to Zenobia Panthaki's great grandfather Phirozshah Damri, who worked during the British Raj and was employed in the Maharaja of Bhavnagar's Private Department. This vase was gifted to Phirozeshah by the Maharaja for his service. Zenobia talks about her family ancestry and history in her oral history interview and talks about Phirozeshah's story.
Bhavnagar State Lamp
This is a state lamp gifted to Zenobia Panthaki's great grandfather Phirozshah Damri, who worked during the British Raj and was employed in the Maharaja of Bhavnagar's Private Department. This lamp was gifted to Phirozeshah for his service. Zenobia talks about her family ancestry and history in her oral history interview and talks about Phirozeshah's story.
Zoroastrian Daily Prayers Book
The front cover and title page of the Zoroastrian Daily Prayers book printed in Bombay in 1959. In her oral history interview, Roshni Rustomji-Kerns selected this object as one of the things she'd keep in a time capsule. Roshni shared that she uses this book when she wants to or needs to pray or check up some words and for understanding something or the other. She also shared that Mr.
Roshni Rustomji-Kerns's Archival Objects: A Farohar Frame, A Watch Necklace, A Gifted Candle
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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.