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Nirmala Rajasingam's Police Confession Statement
This confession statement was provided by Nirmala Rajasingam and transcribed by the police after her arrest, and covers her testimony as to what her activities were during the time of the crime she was accused of committing, which was harboring Tamil separatist guerillas. She was eventually given a guilty charge under the Prevention of Terrorism Act and imprisoned.

Amnesty International Case Sheet on Nirmala Rajasingam
This case sheet was submitted by Amnesty International on behalf of Nirmala Rajasingam in the aftermath of her arrest and imprisonment under Sri Lanka's Prevention of Terrorism Act. This document is important in that it shows the international support that Nirmala Rajasingam was receiving during her incarceration, largely facilitated by her sister, Rajani Thiranagama, and others close to her.

"The Eviction" by YaliniDream
This poem was written by YaliniDream in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 1983 anti-Tamil pogroms in Sri Lanka. While the writing refers to these pogroms as "Black July" it is important to note that YaliniDream no longer uses such language to describe the pogroms due to the racialized repercussions of associating negativity and tragedy with the color black.

"My New Vision" by Bella Comelo
In 2000, as unions shifted more to an organizing model rather than just serving needs of members, SEIU brought on a new leadership team. When Bella Comelo was elected to this team, she wrote this poem. She noted, "After this the classified staff got annuity reinstated, but after I got promotion it was taken out again."

Anahita Sidhwa's Recipes and Recipe Box
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Biographical Essay and Translation of Colossus of Kathiawar - Khan Bahadur Bejanji Mehrwanji Damri
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Biographical Essay of Phirozshah Damri
This is a biographical essay written in English about Zenobia Panthaki's great grandfather, Phirozshah Damri, which describes his work for the Maharaja of Bhavanagar State. In her oral history interview, Zenobia shares the historical connections of her family in relation to pre-partition India and the roles Parsi Zoroastrians like her ancestors played within their localities.

Maya's Recipe
Maya keeping her culture alive through food, using her mother's recipes.

Rabin K. Biswokarma's Detention Center Form
Form issued at Willacy Detention Center in Texas detailing the personal items inventoried and other items issued, including clothing, bedding, and personal hygiene kits. Rabin K. Biswokarma was apprehended at the Texas border while trying to cross into the US from Mexico

Angela Nawang's 2nd Grade Report Card
Angela Nawang was a very good student from a young age. She ranked first in her class in 2nd grade. Her teacher's note says she was "a lovely, sweet and shy child."

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