Letter from Taraknath Das to H.R. Roberts
Letter from Taraknath Das to H.R. Roberts dated October 1, 1909. Das discusses his plans to enter the University of Washington.
"Government Critic to Speak Here"
Newspaper clipping from February 1971 announcing an upcoming lecture by Eqbal Ahmad, one of six anti-war activists indicted on charges of conspiring to kidnap Presidential adviser Henry Kissinger and blow up heating systems in federal buildings. In response to the charges against Ahmad, Dr.
"Alleged conspirator to speak"
Newspaper clipping from the April 22, 1971 edition of the Seattle University Spectator advertising a talk by Eqbal Ahmad, scholar and anti-war activist indicted for conspiring to kidnap Presidential adviser Henry Kissinger, in Pigott Auditorium at Seattle University.
"Eqbal Ahmad Will Speak In Cafeteria"
Newspaper clipping from April 23, 1971. The article announces that Eqbal Ahmad, scholar and anti-war activist indicted for conspiring to kidnap Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, will speak on “Domestic Counter-Insurgency” on April 26, 1971 in the Bellevue Community College cafeteria.
"In pursuit of the White House"
Newspaper clipping from the April 30, 1971 edition of The Seattle Times announcing an interview Eqbal Ahmad, scholar and anti-war activist indicted in plot to kidnap Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, on Five Sides Sunday.
Letter from Indian Students' Association
Letter from Indian Students’ Association at the University of Washington (Seattle) dated August 15, 1947. It reads, "Sincerest Greetings on this historic day, August 15th, 1947 -- India’s Independence Day! At the dawn of this new era, let us all resolve to build a better India, stronger India and a prosperous India! Jai Hind."
Oral History Interview with Nirmala Gnanapragasam
Nirmala (Nimmy) Gnanapragasam obtained her Bachelors Degree with First Class Honors from University of Moratuwa, Srilanka in 1985. She earned her MS (1988) and PhD (1993) from Northwestern University. Dr. Gnanapragasam joined Seattle University as an Assistant Professor in 1993, and was promoted to Associate Professor in 1998.
"Alpa was born in Sudan, grew up in Dubai and Jeddah, studied in Phoenix and now makes Seattle her home. Let's go along with Alpa on her journey that brought her home to Seattle."
"Ismail came to the United States in the 1980’s and has made Seattle his home ever since. He has a passion for learning and is a lifelong student. Ismail loves to eat the dishes his wife prepares, but learnt to cook with the help of Shan masala! Let's go on a journey of food, home and clothes that carry culture with Ismail."