"Peace After a Change of Heart"
A newspaper article written by June Hogan in regards to the Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Madame Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit’s stance on non-violence and defending India. The Ambassador stated in a press conference that if attacked, India would resort to force to defend itself, despite the country’s heritage of nonviolence.
"India's Enjoy Cites Danger in Asia"
Newspaper article from unknown writer and publisher on the arrival of and statements made by Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Madame Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit in San Francisco. Ambassador Pandit spoke about communism being a threat in Asia. The article also covered the events she attended with in California.
"Visits in Valley"
Newspaper clipping of a photograph from The Post-Press of El-Centro, CA on November 26, 1950. The photograph shows M.R. Ahuju, Consul General of India, with his wife and local Indian leaders.
"Nehru in America"
Article from the American Weekly by its science editor, Gobind Behari Lal, entitled “Nehru in America.” The editorial emphasizes the importance of Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s visit to the United States and praises his “scientific, historical, and humanitarian passions” and takes note of meetings between the top scientists of India and the United States.
UC Hears Liaquat Ali
Newspaper clipping from the San Francisco Chronicle entitled “UC Hears Liaquat Ali.” The article documents a speech given by Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan at the University of California - Berkeley in May of 1950. Khan spoke to 2500 students in UC’s Greek Theatre and warned his audience that “only those who make war can primarily maintain peace.”
"The Begum Goes Shopping"
Article from an unknown newspaper (likely San Francisco-based) entitled "The Begum Goes Shopping,” detailing a shopping trip taken by Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, wife of Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan (and later governor of Sindh herself), during a 1950 visit to California.