Announcement Regarding Nehru's Visit to California
Announcement dated September 20, 1949 regarding Jawaharlal Nehru’s visit to California, announcing that Nehru has arranged to visit the West Coast for the first time.
Letter from J.N. Sharma to Godha Ram Channon
Letter from J.N. Sharma to Godha Ram Channon dated October 5, 1949. Sharma informs Channon that he has received a letter from the Indian Embassy in Washington saying that Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru will not be able to visit Stockton, California.
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to Shiva Rao
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to Shiva Rao dated January 17, 1947. In it, Channon provides Rao with a brief autobiographical sketch.
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to B. Shiva Rao
Letter from Godha Ram Channon to B. Shiva Rao dated July 10, 1948, inquiring about his petition to recover his pension from the British Government Service. Channon chose to resign from government service under the British Raj to fight for Indian freedom. "If I know that the Government of India isn’t going to do anything for me, then I would rather apply for American citizenship," he writes.
Postcard from Godha Ram Channon
Invitation from Godha Ram Channon to upcoming meeting of the Reception Committee (to welcome Jawaharlal Nehru to San Francisco) at the offices of the Consulate General of India.
Letter from Mrs. Husain Nasri to Godha Ram Channon
A letter dated July 22, 1946 from Mrs. Husain Nasri, Chairwoman of American Wives of India, to Godha Ram Channon, Chairman of India Famine Relief Committee. The letter was in regards to both organizations soliciting funds and holding benefits for India famine relief. Nasri apologizes for soliciting funds from the San Francisco area, where Channon’s organization was fundraising.
Postcard from Abnashi Ram to Raj and Roshan Sharma
Postcard from Abnashi Ram to Roshan Sharma. The note reads: "Dear Raj-Rosh - Mr. K.L Dixit passed away yesterday - address 127 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA. Love to you all, was so happy to see you. A. Ram."
Letter from Abnashi Ram to M.R. Ahuja
Letter from Abnashi Ram to M.R. Ahuja discussing his points of view on the current social and political situation in India and Pakistan, including commentary about Krishna Menon, Mohammad Ali Jinnah, and Bhagwan Gyanee. Ram also discusses activities in the U.S., involving Syud Hossain, Watumull, and Bhagwan Singh Gyanee.