Oral History Interview with Ved Sharma

DESCRIPTION
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION: Ved Sharma was born in India where he completed undergraduate and graduate work. He immigrated to the U.S. in the early 1970s and completed more graduate work. He came first to Missouri and then moved to Minnesota, where he teaches at a university in the outstate area. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Birthplace; parents; religion; education; family values and traditions; marriage; university studies; early work experiences; experiences in Missouri; early adjustments to out-state Minnesota; Indian community in out-state Minnesota; Indian associations; travels to India; personal values.

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: December 16, 1998
Subject(s): Ved Sharma
Type: Oral History
Language: English
Creator: Polly Sonifer
Location: Mankato, Minnesota

PROVENANCE
Holding Institution: Minnesota Historical Society
Collection: India Association of Minnesota Oral History Project
Additional Information: Phase 3
Item History: 2016-12-13 (created); 2016-12-13 (modified)

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