Letter from Medha Yodh to Godha Ram Channon
Letter dated July 13, 1949 from Medha Yodh to Godha Ram Channon accepting the invitation to dance during the dinner in honor of the Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Mrs. V.L. Pandit.
Letter from Hem Chandra Gupta to Godha Ram Channon
Letter dated December 26, 1946 from Hum Chandra Gupta, Advocate High Court, New Delhi, to Godha Ram Channon. The letter is regarding a potential import/export trade partnership between Gupta and Channon for Indian goods including ladies’ bags, and sandalwood, silver, ivory, and brass goods. A price list for various goods is attached.
Interview with Mr. Godha Ram Channon by Prof. B. S. Upadhyaya
An interview given on January 26, 1951 of Gadha Ram Channon by Professor B.S. Upadhyaya, University of Allahbad, India. The interview took place in San Francisco, and during it, Channon explained why he spent nearly 39 years living away from India in the U.S. Channon worked with L.H. Dayal in organizing the Gadar Party and achieving independence for India.
Letter from G.L. Nanda to Godha Ram Channon
A letter dated June 3, 1950 from G.L. Nanda, Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission of New Delhi, to Godha Ram Channon. The letter contains the original envelope and thanks Channon for his letter to the Planning Commission and his offer of cooperation.
Letter from P.V. Krishna Ayyar to Godha Ram Channon
A letter dated June 6, 1950 from P.V. Krishna Ayyar, Under Secretary of the Indian Ministry of Industry and Supply to Godha Ram Channon. The letter thanks Channon for his suggestions and asks that he direct his offer to the American Embassy. The original envelope is attached.
Introduction Letters for Godha Ram Channon by Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Two letters of introduction dated September 24, 1952 from Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit on behalf of Godha Ram Channon. Channon was traveling from India to San Francisco via Singapore and Bangkok, where Gopala Menon (Embassy of India, Singapore) M.K. Kirpalani (Ambassador of India, Bangkok) were stationed.
Letter from G.J. Watumull to Godha Ram Channon
Letter from G.J. Watumull to Godha Ram Channon dated September 26, 1952. Watumull responds to Channon’s request for an itinerary before his departure for India.
Letter from Kala Chandra to Godha Ram Channon
Letter from Kala Chandra to Godha Ram Channon dated May 4, 1948. Chandra discusses Channon’s son’s plans to come to the U.S. and tells Channon to visit once he returns to India.
Lala Godha Ram Channon
Copy of a speech given by Gobind Behari Lal in honor of Godha Ram Channon at the Ceylon India Inn on November 24, 1951. Lal discusses Channon’s involvement in the Ghadar Party and his informal role in the Pacific Coast Indian-American community as a diplomat, helping to organize and oversee visits from Indian politicians to the U.S.
Letter from Ellen Watumull to Godha Ram Channon
Letter from Ellen Watumull to Godha Ram Channon dated December 19, 1946. Watumull discusses Muslim League spokesman Hassan Ispahani’s recent visit to the U.S. and the appointment of Asaf Ali to the role of Indian Ambassador to the United States.