Letter from Krishnalal Shridharani to U.S. Senate Immigration Committee
This letter dated September 14, 1944 from Krishnalal Shridharani to U.S. Senate Immigration Committee is part of the Senate Committee on Immigration’s records regarding S.1595. Shridharani mentions his work with the National Committee for India’s Freedom and thanks Senator Langor for proposing S. 1595.
"Predicted Trouble for India In 1942, Now Sees Her Freedom"
A Washington Post article by Genevieve Reynolds dated September 16, 1944. Reynolds wrote about Dr. Krishnalal Shridharani, who, in 1942, predicted a long struggle for Indian Independence. At the time the article was written, Dr.
The New India (December 1944)
This copy of the India Welfare League, Inc. publication, The New India, is part of the Senate Committee on Immigration's records regarding S. 1595, a bill to permit all people from India residing in the United States to be naturalized.
Letter from D.W. Caufield to Chairman of Senate Committee on Immigration
Letter from D.W. Caufield to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Immigration. Caufield, a Navy veteran, argues that he fought for all to enjoy liberty in the US, and as such he is in favor of the proposed bill allowing immigration from India.
Letter from John Alden and Viola P. Buckler to Senator Richard B. Russell
Letter from John Alden and Viola P. Buckler to Senator Richard B. Russell, arguing in favor of a proposed bill allowing Indian nationals to immigrate to the US and become naturalized citizens. They point to their own friends, Mr. and Mrs. Baboo Ram Teree, as examples of upstanding and successful Indians living in the US.
S.331
S.331, a 1945 bill introduced by Senator Joseph H. Ball intended to authorize admission and naturalization for South Asians under a quota system.
"East Indian Immigration Quota Asked by President"
Clipping from unknown newspaper entitled "East Indian Immigration Quota Asked by President" and dated March 13, 1945. Details a letter written by President Franklin D. Roosevelt calling for legislation permitting Indians to enter the United States and gain citizenship; the letter specifically emphasized India's aid against the Axis during World War II.